Christmas Party

Thanks to everyone who brought food and raffle prizes, thanks to Pat Scammell for the bumper raffle and most of all thanks to Helen Davies who provided an Art Quiz for the second year running, which was the main event of the evening. Superb questions Helen!

We saw Totton Art Society's spot on the BBC Children in Need local news. Bunny Austin made a very welcome appearance with Mary after a long absence and many Christmas greetings were exchanged. Thanks to all the members who made it such a good evening. Best wishes to everyone for 2010!

Di
Website Editor

Artscape Totton 2009

Helen Davies and I sold 9 Totton paintings on Saturday at £7.50 each making a total of £67.50. People also donated £35.74 via the Children in Need bucket. Together with £74.00 entry fees and no expenses needing to be paid, the Children in Need final total was £240.24.

We held the Children in Need appeal open for TAS members to have the opportunity to buy the remaining paintings at the demonstration meeting on 25th November. Muriel Hiscott also received her prize of 4 porcelain mugs featuring her winning painting that evening.

The Saturday event was filmed by Mr P. Dougherty regional producer for Children in Need, hindered and abetted by his two small sons!

There was a Children in Need report on the South Today programme (BBC1 6-30 – 7-00 pm) on Wednesday 18th November when four views were shown: Nursling Mill by Patricia Osborne, St Matthews Church by Muriel Hiscott, Salmon Leap Bridge by Anne Hamerton, Batts Corner by June Green and Goatee Beach by Ray Barnes.

Thanks to everyone who helped with Artscape, particularly Helen Davies who shared the load, made professional sashes and obtained the mounts free of charge from The Range, Mr David Cottar Manager of The Range and also Mary Austin who dealt with all the publicity and liaising with the BBC, websites and newspapers.

MURIEL HISCOTT WINS ARTSCAPE COMPETITION

St Matthew's Church Netley Marsh

painted by

Muriel Hiscott

TAS Guest Demonstrator Sue Obagu selected Muriel's painting of St Matthew's Church from 29 entries in the Artscape competition. Muriel receives her prize of 4 porcelain mugs decorated with her winning picture on Wednesday 25th November at Totton Art Society's meeting.

All artscape paintings were offered for sale in aid of Children in Need.

TOTTON & DISTRICT AS YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN IT
BEFORE!

We have over 25 small views entered for our ARTSCAPE 2009 Charity Competition and Sale!

Visit our TAS ARTSCAPE 2009 Charity Sale

on

Saturday 14th November

and buy a small painting of a local scene at a bargain price.. ...

...plus many full-size framed works of art on special offer.

There will be a varied selection of paintings of churches, pubs, schools, mills, and landscapes in Totton, Eling, Testwood, Calmore, Redbridge and Netley Marsh on display. They are sure to sell fast - so be there early!

The Sale at the Three Score Club begins at 10.00 a.m and ends at 4p.m.

THE RANGE Store Southampton has kindly supplied the mounts and bags.

The Range is recognised for its unique variety, and for offering affordable quality in its range of products. The Range concept is to offer 'mid-price' home, leisure and garden products, drawing together everything that could be needed for the stylish home at affordable prices.

Brian Harrild demonstrated painting a seascape using acrylics wet-into wet at the September meeting.

The technique is similar to watercolour but faster!

2009 EXHIBITION SUCCESS

Lioning Around by Paula Humphrey

Robin watercolour by Harry Yearsley

Another successful summer exhibition ended on 5th September 2009. There was a fantastic range of subjects and 46 works of art were sold. Harry Yearsley won the TAS Best Painting award.

Totton artists Paula Humphrey and Glennis Courtney both exhibited at the prestigious Marwell International Wildlife Art Society this year. Totton artist Roy Fisher also exhibited at the Best of Hampshire Artists.

May Russ Culver

Russ Culver paints animal portraits professionally. In May he painted this dog on Canson paper using charcoal, soft pastels and pastel pencils.