February 2023 (2)

Larry has sent me an email, he says "Here are my two latest paintings should you wish to include them on the blog. The first is of some old derelict barns near the Tissington Trail in Derbyshire. It is based on a photograph taken whilst cycling the trail from Biggin Hall to Ashbourne. I am quite pleased with the finished painting but should perhaps have omitted the cattle until I have practiced them some more.


The second painting is of the seafront at Clovelly near Bideford in Devon. Again based on a photograph that I took whilst staying on a nearby caravan site. It is let down by the poorly rendered figures and probably overworked on some of the foliage."

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Thank you for sending these Larry, I think they are great; cows come in many different shapes and sizes and having looked at the magazines Artists and Illustrators and The Artist recently your figures are miles better than some shown in their articles!  Trust me, your work is very good, just believe in yourself and keep painting (and sending your lovely work for me to enter onto the blog.)

Our meetings are held in the Little Hereford Village Hall every first and third Monday of the month commencing at 10.00 and finishing at  around 14.00.  Meetings falling on a public or bank holiday are dependent on the number of members wishing to attend.  Check this blog or telephone Eva Thomas on 01584 711513 for specific information.  

Meetings can be led by a group member or visiting artist but generally members just meet to paint and gain inspiration and ideas from the work of other members.  Sometimes we will paint outside in the countryside around the village hall, the beautiful church of St Mary Magdalene or the banks of the River Teme, all within a short walking distance.  Burford House Gardens is another local venue and is a very short drive away.  

There is no society to join or financial commitment, you just turn up on the day and pay when you arrive (currently £3, including coffee).  We have close links to Ludlow Art Society and Orleton Art Group, many are members of more than one, some of all three!

If you would like to add any copies of your recent art work or interesting articles you would like to share, please let me know and I will include them.  Similarly if you would like more information about any of the posts on this blog I can be contacted on 0333 011 6238  Jean Simnett