Matthew Davidson- November Demo.

Members were asked to provide subject matter for this demonstration by Matthew rather than him painting from a photo or printed reference!  It was decided on a landscape on Dartmoor,…

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Kay Parmenter November Workshop

Kaye Parmenter gave an excellent workshop, reminding us of the basics of watercolour techniques and giving information on paper, brushes, paints etc., She then showed us several small pictures to…

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October Demonstration

Belinda Reynell gave members an excellent demonstration on her use of oils and techniques on her ‘abstract’ take on a woodland scene!  The layers of texture and colour created a…

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Kate Cochrane Demo.

“Kate Cochrane gave a slightly different take on her way of painting preferring to paint in three panels before revealing the whole subject.  The subject ‘Forest Path’ came together beautifully…

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Summer Painting

A fitting conclusion to our summer Painting Together season in the Parish Rooms last Saturday ,with beautiful summer sunshine to inspire a workshop of “painting greens”. An enthusiastic group met…

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Outdoors Painting at Lytes Carey

The most lovely weather and the garden at Lytes Cary was just glorious with bees and butterflies having a great day too!  Members came and went at different times,  some…

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July Outdoors Painting Day

Something for everyone. Lunch, willow, countryside, tea and chat and handmade chocolates!  We favoured the walking trail along the river and what inspiration! Lovely views, a real rural working unspoilt…

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June demonstration evening with Kaye Parmenter

Kaye gave a demonstration on her techniques on how to achieve softness and liveliness in her paintings, something that works well in all subjects, particularly her animal portraits and flowers.  She…

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Prize Winners

Congratulations go to our two worthy prizewinners from the “vote for your favourite painting “ competition at this year’s annual exhibition. They were presented with their prizes at the recent…

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