Class of Jan 10th --Snow Drifts

A new class subject-Snow Drifts is painted in oil paints and although its a snowy scene-it has a lovely warm glow to it with a bright sunset sky.

This painting is suitable for all ages and abilities
If you are interested in joining this class please get in touch with me via the website http://www.paintingmyway.co.uk/

or give me a ring on 01584 872013 if you have any questions about this class

Apologies--to todays class!

We have not long got back from a family reunion, I've have just cleaned nearly 100 brushes from the class today, and Bill has given a commission -"The Poppy" its final coat of varnish as its being picked up tomorrow along with the other commission" Trio Of Sunflowers".

Bill has also loaded most of the stuff in the car for tomorrows craft fair On Castle Square.!!

I sorry I just havent had chance to load the pictures from todays "Summers Day" class.

What a great bunch you were--and from far and wide--2 from London, 2 from Shrewsbury,1 from Wolverhampton and 1 from Hereford!

I will be posting the pictures up tomorrow, after we get back from the book and craft fair.

Onslow Stars

Here are some of the encaustic stars from Onslow Park--we had some lovely paintings created--and yes kids I did lose my list of names!!!

Lots Happening!

We have had a very busy day today-we went over to Wallsworth Hall, in Gloucester to meet Simon who runs it.They have exhibitions running all year round and also hold art workshops there too-which they are looking to increase, which is the main reason we were there.

I will be putting the dates of the workshops on my website as soon as we have agreed on the dates.

We had a lovely time-there are some beautiful paintings on display there including some by world famous David Shepard.His paintings of elephants are absolutely amazing.

We were amazed at the variety of work on display-a mixture of famous and not so famous artists there.

I will let everyone know when my work has been selected for exhibition--they run in themes of different subjects.

There were some amazing sculptures all around in the grounds, some made of car parts, some from horse shoes and scrap metal. At the centre was the beautiful golden eagle.

The wellentonion tree was amazing-you could punch it and not hurt yourself--the bark is sooo soft.It really was amazing, but Simon did say he thinks whoever planted it so close to the house didn't realise just how big they grow--its got another 30 feet to go yet!

They have an Artist In Residence, most weeks and we went along to meet the most recent one!--she does the most beautiful pencil drawings-they look completely real--Bills favorite was the beetroot-it was just perfect Her name is Ann Swan and her website is http://www.annswan.co.uk/

We had quite long chat about Wallsworth Hall and how things work there.It was very interesting!

We had a lovely lunch in the coffee shop there--can recommend the hot chocolate--the best Ive had for ages!