March 19th, 2026

​There were 16 of us at the bowls club this morning for Ian Cotgrove’s session.
An array of indoor games equipment was the theme of the day for the still life table, and Ian himself was our model.
We all agreed that Ian has a ‘good face’ for drawing, full of character and interest, and some good likenesses were produced in a variety of media and approaches.

Members have been reminded to sign or label their work ( for the sake of the bloggers) and in future if your work is not attributed we will assume that you wish to remain anonymous.

First signs of spring in Carolyn’s garden, daffodils among the grass.

​portraits of Ian from Laurans and Angela.

​from Penny and Sally Tyley

​from Jackie and Avril

from Ian Jones and  Elizabeth

and from Frances Ian in charcoal and pencil, charcoal and Khole, and Art Graf and charcoal.
​and a touching portrait of her grandson George in ink in the style of Lucien Freud (after visiting the National Portrait Gallery.)
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​and finally from me, drawings in charcoal. 

Sally P ‘s portrait and a pack of cards from the still life table, and the same  pack of cards from Jo.

Maggie Ann and Diana both opted for a bunch of spring flowers, Diana included some games pieces
and Sandra started a pastel of a daffodil. 

Jane’s composition of items from the still life, and Hannah used her iPad to create this colourful image à la Hockney.

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And finally a few reminders…

• Subs are now due please pay Ian , and fill in a new membership form  updating permissions for Avril
• A sign in sheet for the acrylic landscape workshop with Tom Cringle is now available 
• Entry forms for our two exhibitions are due in on Thursday 9th of April. Please give paperwork to Angela, Frances or me.  ( information and forms on the exhibitions section of our website)  NB there is a slight change to the bank exhibition, we no longer have to steward 
• Next week’s blogger is Avril.

​Sally