Writtle Art Group welcomed Susan Clare on Monday the 8th of July. Susan's confident style of working was, for most members, a new experience and we thank her for the clear explanations and encouragement that will no doubt tempt some members to "have a go" the Susan Clare way!
Art in Writtle
Follow the art work of the Writtle Art Group
Monday 8 July 2024
Monday 11 March 2024
Denise Allen Demonstration
Denise Allen Demonstration
Denise Allen demonstration on the 11th March proved to be an entertaining and very informative session. Taking a waterfall as the theme Denise's loose painting style and use of a limited pallet was an excellent example of "less can be more* - assuming you have her talent!
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Finished Painting |
Monday 25 September 2023
Autumn Session
WRITTLE ART GROUP AUTUMN EXHIBITION
The Writtle Art Group staged its latest Autumn Art Show in the Village Hall on 4th/5th November. Again, the paintings were of a very high standard resulting in many positive comments. Even with mixed weather conditions, visitor numbers were up, with 290 attending.
Overall, 264 pictures were exhibited by 38 local artists. Total sales of paintings and gift cards amounted to £1,400 with another £600 raised from entrance fees and refreshments.
At each Autumn show, visitors are asked to vote for their favourite painting by artists from the main membership group. The winner receives the Lesley Bass trophy to hold for a year – a ritual which dates back nearly 50 years to 1976. It is all a bit of fun, but can become a little competitive, with voting often very tight! This year, the successful recipient was John Robinson with his watercolour ‘Sailing Ship under Tower Bridge’.
The Group’s next exhibition is scheduled for April 20th/21st 2024.
Hash Akib
Hash Akib was our first quest artist for the Autumn sessions. Hash, in his entertaining and information style, was greatly appreciated and managed to complete two paintings using acrylic paints - a portrait and a landscape. We thank Hash and look forward to his next visit.
Tuesday 11 July 2023
Susan Boddy - Demonstration at Writtle Art Group
Thursday 20 April 2023
Tuesday 7 February 2023
Demonstration at Writtle Art Group
Ian Michael McManus demonstration at Writtle Art Group February 6th 2023
Ian's demonstration of his highly competent watercolour painting techniques both entertained and inspired over 50 members and guests of the Writtle Art Group. We thank Ian for his visit and hope to see him again.
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The starting sketch |
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Time for a break |
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Half way there |
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Finished Painting |
Examples of Ian's work
Acrylics Demonstration with Marie Antoniou October 2022
Marie Antoniou's visit to the Writtle Art Group was extremely entertaining and informative, leaving members "slightly" in awe of her distinctive style of painting. We thank her for the time she spent with us and we look forward to a return visit.
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Time for a break |
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Time for a chat |
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Finished work |
Winner of the Bass Trophy 2022