"Yesterday " workshop

One of my most favourite subjects--"Yesterday " gives all of the artists a real chance to do their own thing to a certain extent..There was a choice of colours and canvas size too.. Simon above met me a couple of weeks ago on Ludlow market...we had a long chat and a laugh , and when I explained to him that he could paint a picture much the same as one displayed on my stall he was a bit dubious to say the least! However he went home and had a look at the website and rang me! When he arrived he found 2 people he already knew and had been all through his  school years with--Joy and Karen..He chose the brighter oranges and reds , and soon found his own style ...lovely and loose...and the nerves soon went!

Joy was painting this painting for someones birthday--her previous one was done for a friends wedding present-- and they were completely overwhelmed by it when she gave it them.This colour was something new for Joy and a bit out of her comfort zone, but boy did she make a beautiful job of it...

Joy bought along Karen for a special birthday treat...like Simon she really didn't think she would be able to create anything worthwhile.  And yet again she found that she COULD paint, and very well too..

Linda was painting with me for the 5th time, so she will receive her artist brooch next time she comes!She bought along her friend Wendy.... Linda chose the oranges and reds shades,,,but managed to make them very soft , with a lovely glow in the centre...

Wendy chose the same colours as Linda pretty much...and soon had the hang of the blending...

We met Sue at Bromyard show recently-- she was the only one to chose the big 40in canvas...all the others went for the 32in x 14in chunky canvas .. she had a brilliant, dramatic sky going on pretty quickly...

We met the lovely June last year on the market...and must have made quite an impression on her and her hubby,because he booked her in as a surprise for their wedding anniversary, booking them into the Henwick House guest house  for 2 nights which is just around the corner from the venue! Ideal for students-several of which have stayed there previously. June alternated between sitting and standing, which is fine by me-- we can accommodate sitting or standing students! Her painting had loads of movement in it and she was quite overwhelmed at times at how well she was doing acrylics--having only done watercolours before! They had a long journey down from Mansfield ,hence the stay in guest house, but says she will definitely be back again!

The paintings are really taking shape..

These two look quite laid back here....adding the black horizon line can be a bit scary!

Simon and June concentrating hard here--the room always goes quiet at this stage!

Sue adding some detail to her painting. We all had a bit of fun adding bunnies,trees and moons to various paintings..

7 very happy people....wonderful results from everyone-- they were a pleasure to teach....

Joy, Karen and Simon...

Linda and Wendy...

Sue and June...Thank you all for a great day...I enjoyed every minute of it as usual..and the text off Simon last night blew me away, and moved me to tears..    It is such a privilege to pass on my knowledge to such lovely people who appreciate it..I am a very lucky lady to be in the position I'm in.. and it wouldn't be Painting My Way without  my wonderful hubby Bill's hard work setting up, taking down, fetching and carrying and generally being a star...thanks darling xx