Birches Workshop

Adrian and \dawn were painting for the 3rd time today..they always creat a diptych on 2 canvas--always get brilliant results ,,

hard to believe that the splodges on every ones canvas could ever be transformed into beautiful foliage in such a short time--and I'm sure that in the beginning of the class-nobody believes it either!

There was a  wide range of choices for the students today-both in colour and canvas size,,,one of the reasons we allow an extra hour for this workshop!

it takes no time at all before the canvas are transformed,,

its always very interesting to watch everyone get their confidence as the time goes by,,

at times you could hear a pin drop--at others all you could hear was laughter!

Claire was painting for the first time--she chose the lovely soft sage green and cream combination--

Sarah and her Mum chose the lovely autumn colours and the huge 40in canvas

I love the monochrome tones--I think they are my favourite!

Jane adding her trees..

Jackie received her artist brooch from me today for attending 6 workshops--

adding the detail to the birches..

looking good--nearly finished now!

love the big bold trees!

you have to be quite brave to start covering over the first trees you do...

it always amazes me how they can get the finished painting to look like just one person has painted it-quite an achievement!

looking good Margaret..

Jane is nearly finished here..

just a few more to do!

I love the way the birches stand out against the autumn colours-very vibrant!

Margaret adding the final few trees..

a few more layers of trees yet..

its great when everyone gets photos of the progress they are making..

Well done everyone-will look forward to seeing you all again!

The Shrewsbury 5 !!!

Wonderful!

Shirley and Margaret

Dawn and Adrian...