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thursday 26th April, Frances' workshop

26/4/2018

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The last time Frances challenged us to paint big.  This time it was all about composition and thinking about the whole painting area.  She drew our attention first to David Hockney's quote (see right).
Frances looked at some paintings with us - in particular one of a vegetable stall - to analyse and discuss what the considerations in the composition were.  Next we were invited to write down our own thoughts on other paintings, then discuss these ideas in small groups -  which proved to be a very valuable exercise.  Actually then doing a copy of this painting helped us further to concentrate on the elements involved.
After a break Frances set out her collection of still life objects and drapery, from which to create our own paintings using various media including collage.  This had some excellent results, as you will see below.  Frances commented helpfully on all of these.  In passing, it was very interesting to learn how Hannah and Jane used an app on their iPads in the creation of work and it was hoped we might have a session on this some time.
This workshop was splendidly organised with lots of books and pictures to look at and a really thoughtful array of still life objects.  Many thanks to Frances, who is donating all monies received to her charity:  The Williams Syndrome Foundation.

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David Hockney:   "All painting no matter what you're painting is abstract in that it's got to be organised.  No matter what the illusion created, it is a flat canvas and has to be organised into shapes."
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PS  Sorry, Les!  I made a complete hash in writing about your painting last week, which I now understand was inspired by viewing the apparent chaos in the cosmos.  That makes much more sense!
PPS  Freda was not able to bring her painting for Out of the Shadows last week.  This is it now.
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4 Comments
Sally Procner
26/4/2018 05:49:33 pm

Another great day. Thank you Frances. Lots learnt.
Is that North Norfolk Freda? It looks great. Why didn’t you show us all?

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Les bragg
27/4/2018 12:15:59 am

Noreen there was no need to apologise, I am full of admiration for the way you capture/ in words what we do each week in our sessions Thank you for all your hard work it goes a long way towards keeping the Guild alive and ticking,

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Noreen
27/4/2018 08:35:24 am

..... as does your hard work too, Les. Especially at Christmas time!

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Sally Procner
28/4/2018 06:03:14 pm

Well said Les. Agree totally............ Yes I know that’s difficult for you to believe!😂

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