David White Demonstration in May

Professional artist David White gave a brilliant demonstration on how to go about painting dogs using acrylics. He demonstrated both a black and a brown newfoundland, showing how he achieved a striking animal portrait.

The advice flowed freely and finally he encouraged everyone not to give up, but to keep trying to paint.

Since he is so busy with commissions these days, we were very fortunate to have him with us again this year.

T.A.S. ARTISTS AT ELING TIDE MILL

Our local heritage site ELING TIDE MILL (pictured on the Totton Art Society home page) has work by T.A.S. artists for sale starting in June 2010.

The first works to go on sale are paintings by Harry Yearsley and Angie Macmillan.

DAY TRIP TO SAA ART EVENT IN LONDON

Sign up now for our trip to the Society of All Artists' Show at the Business Design Centre, Islington on Friday 23rd July 2010.
There are free workshops and demonstrations by professional artists all day as well as art materials 'freebies' and bargains. See the SAA website at http://www.saa.co.uk/.

Email or phone Helen or Di (details on the TAS Committe web page) for more details about how to book. Don't delay - be sure of getting a place!

TAS AT THE STABLES GALLERIES, MOTTISFONT ABBEY APRIL 2010

Totton Art Society's exhibition at the stables galleries at Mottisfont Abbey i April was a resounding success.
20 paintings were sold and many positive comments were received from visitors.

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.