Jane Veitch Workshop

Jane, who last visited us in 2010 , once again gave us a great insight into the way she works - a process of reflection and reduction, sometimes over a long period, which nevertheless results in an impression of great spontaneity. She asked us to think about and question our approach, particularly to composition.

Not Just Painting

Here's Gill Bradley with the sculpture she created for William Kidd of Seaton Hall

Gill and I were there with Cleveland Art Society to shown recent developments at Seaton Hall. Plans include a cafe and space for art workshops and a Nostalgia Mall with spaces to be rented at a reasonable rent by artists or art groups, photographers, antique sellers etc. There is also residential accommodation and a chance for walks through the grounds. Certainly worth looking out for.

Rob.

Northern Print Studios - Monoprinting

The second and equally enjoyable  printing experience. Again apologies if not all pictures are identified.

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Gill Bradley?

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Les Southerton

Rob Blenkarn

Northern Print Studios Workshop - Drypoint Etching

Some pictures form last week's excellent session run by Helen Donnelly of Northern Print Studios. Sorry not quite sure who created some of the pictures, tho we seem to have a new member (see below)

Les Southerton

Rob Blenkarn

Jenny Lawrence

Neil Hamilton

Les Guy

Pablo Picasso

Gill Bradley?

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Barnstorming

Dee Maloney at the public hanging of The Barn Artists at The Station, Richmond. Thanks to Dee for instigating and organising the whole thing and good luck to all those taking part. Great to see a joint venture between aim4art and Lakeside Artists.

Recent Work at The Barn

Margaret Kirby - Hemlington 

Les Southerton

Julia Cutter

Rob Blenkarn -Perito Moreno Glacier (collage)

Val Harrison - Guisborough Priory

Peter Hicks Visit

For the first time I actually managed to attend a visit to Peter Hicks' studio and found it just as inspirational as I expected, though I have to admit I haven't actually got a paintbrush out yet.

Peter summed up his approach as 'Drawing with colour' and said he aimed to 'Speak about the landscape, rather than explicitly depict it.' He stressed the importance of developing skills, but then to abandon control and let the materials do what they want. His final message to us was, 'Never place any limits on the possibilities of where your work may go and what it can achieve.'

Thanks to Julia for the photos below: