By kind permission
of Catherine Hood, T.A.S.
Member
ADVENTUROUS
ARTISTS SKETCHING GROUP, FRIDAY 11th MAY, 10.15 a.m.
at MEADOWBANK
FARM. NETLEY MARSH , SO40 7GX
From Totton take the
A336 towards
Cadnam. After the New Forest Motor Company, take the second lane on the left
- just before the rumble surface road sign. The farm
at the end of the lane has security gates, so you might need to press a
button to speak to Catherine.
Bring a seat to paint in
the grounds if the weather is fine or we can sketch in the conservatory if
wet.
The PORTRAIT WORKSHOP
will take place on 2nd June. Details and payment see Claire.
As part of our Golden Anniversary Exhibition in August we
are hoping to have a display of self-portraits done by members. At the next
Demonstration evening (May 23rd) interested members will be given a canvas to
use. The portrait workshop is aimed to
help members paint their portrait.
PAINTING AFTERNOON
This is a new venture. On JUNE 19th from 2-4pm in the Maple
Room we will meet to paint together on our own work. If successful the sessions
will continue on the third Tuesday in the month starting in July. We do need
support for this to make it worthwhile.
DEMONSTRATION BY PAUL DOLMAN
Paul was a printer and illustrator for 30 years and has been
painting for 9 years.
He uses Griffyn alkyd white oil paint as a first coat after
applying B and Q egg shell as a primer on MDF board. The brush he prefers is a
2 1/2 inch Flat.
He blends the paint continuously as he works ending up with
a 1 inch fine brush and spending 3-4 days on a painting. Vertical brush strokes
are his favourite way of applying paint.
Colours are always put into white and colours mixed by
layering on top of each other putting dark colours down first then light on
top.
A T- square is used to straighten up roof lines etc. and Paul
takes out the background to produce recession (often using a cloth).
Pastel and water colour pencil are used on top of oil for
fine detail and white or red highlights are added last.
Paul told us amusing anecdotes all through his demonstration
so the commentary plus the brilliant painting made for an outstanding evening.
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