An Evening With Paul Bailey

Many thanks to Paul Bailey for a tremendous demonstration of semi-abstract landscape in acrylics for Dunmow Art Group. We were able to watch how he develops his unique paintings whilst explaining his ideas and techniques. It was an excellent and inspiring evening very much appreciated by members and guests. 

Faces with Fabienne Hanley

This week we started putting the elements together and understanding proportions of faces.

Works in Progress 6 March 2023

A short break from portraits this is a selection of this week's works in progress.

Eyes with Fabienne Hanley

The first week with Fabienne Hanley was spent concentrating on eyes.  It was great to see so many people.  First we sketched straight on with reflected light and then in profile. Finally making it look more realistic.  Next week is half term,  so the following week on 20th February Fabienne will continue,  but this time in colour. We will also have some life drawing with Julie Arnall on Wednesday 22nd at 7.30pm.

Some examples from this week's class below.

Portraits Workshop with Fabienne Hanley

 Starting ne t week, local portrait artist Fabienne Hanley is to lead a four-week portraits workshop at Dunmow Art Group.  

The two-hour workshops will start on Monday 6th February 2023 at 1pm at the Talberd Room in the Foakes Hall, Great Dunmow. The cost is £5 per session for non-members and free for members of Dunmow Art Group.  The workshops will focus on different methods of sketching and painting realistic, live portraiture. First, Fabienne will look at the realisation of different parts of a face according to expression and pose. This will lead to the drawing and painting of a whole face concentrating on representing likeness with the model.     

An artist and former French teacher – originally from Dijon, France – Fabienne receives commissions for her portraits. Her portrait classes will use sketching in pencil, watercolours and oils.     

As well as offering workshops for members and non-members, Dunmow Art Group runs a programme of talks and demonstrations and holds an annual exhibition, being held this year on 22nd and 23rd April 2023.  Those interested in coming along are asked to bring their own materials.  For further information on the portrait workshops in February or how to join Dunmow Art Group please contact dunmowartgroup@gmail.com.

 

Sketching with Bruce Ronaldson

For our last week with Bruce Ronaldson,  we concentrated on encouraging looseness in our sketches; first in pencil then in pen. 

Drawing with Bruce Ronaldson

Our penultimate lesson with Bruce included blind drawing, drawing from memory and concentration on a line drawing of still life. Here's a sample. 

Bruce Ronaldson from Sketch to Composition

Many thanks to Bruce Ronaldson for a fascinating talk and demonstration for Dunmow Art Group this evening. 

We gained valuable insight into his working process, including his preparatory brainstorming of inspirational pictures from his extensive, impressive knowledge of art history. He shared how he chooses components and principles from this,  along with elements of the view to bring about a cohesive composition. It was a thoroughly enjoyable and enlightening evening. 

2023 First Meeting

Our first meeting of 2023. It was good to get back to creating and to welcome some new members. Here's a sample of today's works in progress. 

Works in Progress

Today was the last Dunmow Art Group meeting of the year.  No tutor today,  so everyone was working with different mediums.  Below is a selection of the works in progress. 

Why not make a New Year's resolution to join us. Details of our 2023 programme will be available soon.

Annual Competition

 

Yesterday evening’s Christmas Social and AGM was a great evening, with a tremendous variety of submissions for the competition, this year on the theme of buildings.

It’s particularly enjoyable to get together with a group of like-minded, enthusiastic people to enjoy a friendly evening with discussions about art.

We offer a range of classes, demonstrations and events throughout the year and are always looking for new members - please feel free to come along! 

Drawing with Bruce Ronaldson Week 3

This week we were drawing group scenes and faces from imagination. To go with the season the subject became the nativity. 

AGM

The email with details of the meeting next Wednesday has been sent out, but due to IT problems may have missed some. Please check your spam folders and pass on details. 

It includes AGM papers and a request to bring a plate of finger food to share, DAG will supply the wine. Please bring items for the bring and buy plus money/card for buying raffle ticket.

Also, your entry for the competition Buildings aplogies if you picked up a programme at the Autumn Exhibition and it said snowscape.