May 15th Wickham Skeith

Eight hardy members present today. You may be forgiven for thinking that we were at Base Camp about to ascend Everest from our clothing, but no! We were about to embark on a day’s sketching at Wickham Skeith. A picturesque village, and Harriet’s lovely garden to boot, difficult to fully appreciate this when you are almost rigid with cold .

However…wearing several layers we sallied forth.( all three Sallys present)

The picturesque village pond was a popular subject.


​        Ian C                                                                                                      Angela

Sally  T                                                          Jackie

Diana sent some images from past visits, in collage and pastel, on sunny days.

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​a quick run and sketch from me

Then I found the church, with a lovely watery glass window, and a very convenient loo!

Hannah, And Harriet were drawn to the beautiful grey white  Iris in Harriet’s garden.

And Sally P choose the same subject for a series of sketches where she looks at the subject not the paper ( there must be an official name for that, or a better description, but you know what I mean)

two from Last week,
​first Judith’s view of Bridge Street, Bungay

And Angela’s views over Falcon Meadow

​ Lesley sent these ‘postcards from her holiday in Devon views from Sidmouth,

and a watercolour of a distant view towards Honiton.

Carolyn has sent a drawing of the red currants still developing in her garden.

and just to rub it in Frances has sent two charcoal sketches, and a view from her favourite restaurant in Carnac. Look at the colour of that sky!

And Avril has been busy producing some quirky Lino prints which she calls ‘This way to Cairo’

Tea time, and we’ve still got our coats on

That’s enough of me moaning about the weather, next week the sun will be shining and Avril will be in charge of the blog.
Happy painting,
​Sally