Suggestions from Helen Gorrill

From some of the feedback I got at the collage session, a few people have expressed an interest in learning about the art market.  I could do a talk about contemporary British painting on the London auction market in the past 3 years, presenting interim PhD research.  I think this would be quite useful so that the group can see what paintings are currently selling, how much they are selling for, which artists are emerging/established, and to get an idea of the qualities/sizes/colours that fetch the best prices.  In terms of the practical workshop, we could then make a transcription of one of the paintings discussed.  I don't just mean a copy, but changing the painting from painting to 3d, or collage, or mixed media.  Or even copying the painting but using one's own style/method.  I could send a list of paintings down before hand so that the group could each choose and get an idea of what to bring along to the session.  The session might generate a good group discussion afterwards on styles/sales etc, and would definitely stretch the whole day.
 
All best wishes - was really good to work with you all again,
 
Helen

7 Deadly Sins - Helen Gorrill Collage Session

Thanks to Helen for another great workshop. Here are the photos taken at the time. I don't know whether forgetfulness is one of the deadly sins - I hope not as I can't remember whose is which, so no captions I'm afraid

Helen Gorrill Workshop

Here are some of the pictures from Helen's excellent workshop. I think these are the best yet. Thanks to Helen and also to the indefatigable Caroline for modelling. Sorry, I can't remember who did which picture in every case. Helen's talk was also really interesting - if you want to know more, visit her website at http://www.helengorrill.com/

Rob

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Eve

Kate

Norman cornish

Our day at spennymoor to see some Norman Cornish works and the interface art society exhibition was excellent, as was our visit to the DLI and the oriental museum........ Busy day but we'll worth it!
Julia

Taking Flight

This Friday I was off to the Rheged Centre, just outside Penrith to see The Lakes Artists Society Winter exhibition. It was certainly worth a visit (it's open until February 2nd) though I didn't think it was as good as the 2012 summer exhibition in Grasmere.

What particularly caught my eye was a couple of pictures that conjured up the subject of 'Flight': Fiona Clucas' wonderful 'Arctic Blues' and Alan Stones' 'Take Flight' Click on the names to visit their websites

london printmakers exhibition at richmond station

One of my resolutions is to get out and about to more exhibitions so
I followed in Robs footsteps to see this showing
at the Station Richmond. Fabulous use of a building anyway
and the range and style of prints was just fantastic.  Want to do an etching now!
Thanks for the tip Rob
Julia

palace hub gallery redcar

Tha Palace Hub Gallery Redcar

four paintings accepted for the next exhibition!
julia