Less than 4 weeks until our Open Studios! (27th - 30th June) Enjoy the spotlight on David Pullen (Studio ‘E’ in the Dourdan Pavilian): David was born in Barking. Whilst working for Ford Motor Co in Britain & Germany, he belonged to its Art Group & was a member of Barking Art Society. David paints the Essex, Suffolk & Norfolk coastlines & the beautiful Pant, Colne & Stour Valleys around where they live, using watercolours, oils, acrylics & pastels. He has exhibited locally & at Roy Mile’s Gallery, Mayfair, London. David was commissioned for Harlow Council’s 100th Anniversary of the Co-operative Movement & was a founder member of Pant Valley Art Group. He was an illustrator or Wethersfield 2000 Millennium Book. For information on all the participating artists, follow this link to our webpage: https://dunmowartgroup.blogspot.com/p/open-studios.html

 

For the next four week's we have the lovely Louise Mann for the Monday classes. Louise has provided the following information regarding materials and subject matter for tomorrow's watercolour class. Tomorrow, Louise will be doing watercolour paintings of wildflowers in a loose style. Louise has said that you can bring flowers from your own gardens, or just pick some wildflowers you find on the verges, such as dog daisies, buttercups, cow parsley, red/white campion etc... If you can't get hold of any flowers, then you can bring along photos or you can bring up photos on your phones. You can lay the flowers out flat or if you want to put them in something, please bring along a jam jar or small vase with you.. Materials: Watercolour paper (Louise herself prefers to use 300gsm cold pressed paper) Watercolour brushes. (Louise uses a squirrel mop brush. But you can bring a selection of big watercolour brushes and smaller ones - anything that comes to a point when wet is great. Watercolour paints Pencils and a selection of coloured pencils if you would like to use them Paper towels Water pot As always can we ask that you bring your own mug for coffee/tea. Many thanks! 🤩

 

Just over 4 weeks until our Open Studios! (27th - 30th June) Enjoy the spotlight on Linda Morris (Studio ‘C’): “My name is Linda Morris and I’m a ceramic artist and teacher whose studio is based in Takeley. Trained back in the 70’s, my personal work took a back seat to my teaching career until 2017, when my passion to encourage others to be creative and relax whilst enjoying making things with clay led me to go self-employed. Primarily using hand building technique's, this gave me time to develop and expand my own creative side, discovering (amongst other things) my enjoyment in making hares. I am a member of Anglian Potters and I also sell through local galleries.” For information on all the participating artists, follow this link to our webpage: https://dunmowartgroup.blogspot.com/p/open-studios.html

 

Just over 4 weeks until our Open Studios! (27th - 30th June) Enjoy the spotlight on Peter Morris (Studio ‘C’): “I am a ceramic artist based in Essex UK making mostly sculptural and sometimes functional work. As part of the first cohort at Clay College in Stoke on Trent I intended to develop as a functional ware maker. However, through my studies I found myself increasingly drawn to more sculptural & abstract forms & ideas. My current work, Labyrinth-Covered forms are made to be held and touched, making the contrasting textures as important as colour. Labyrinth patterns are often associated with pilgrimage and reflection and my work invites the holder/viewer to take themselves on a journey across the whole piece in an experience of sight and touch.” For information on all the participating artists, follow this link to our webpage: https://dunmowartgroup.blogspot.com/p/open-studios.html

 

Just 5 weeks until our Open Studios! (27th - 30th June) Enjoy the spotlight on Christian Runacres (Studio ‘D’): “Art was not considered a good career choice but having learnt to do silk printing whilst in New Zealand I decided on returning to do a Fine Art course at The Open College of Art followed by Colchester Institute. Since then, I have taught art. Now I follow my own path painting in oils, acrylic & water colours.” For information on all the participating artists, follow this link to our webpage: https://dunmowartgroup.blogspot.com/p/open-studios.html

 

Just 5 weeks until our Open Studios! (27th - 30th June) Enjoy the spotlight on Jo Mayo (Studio ‘L’): “I am drawn to Nature & Landscape with acrylic painting. My work combines aspects of Realism, Impressionism & Painterly Art style. I also produce figurative paintings, some abstract & still life. A more recent passion is making decorative, glazed, earthenware ceramic sculpture. The tactile & unpredictable nature of clay is a delight! I gained qualifications in Fine Art & Visual Communication with Graphic Design whilst living in Western Australia 2017-.21 Painting & sculpture are my meditative practices.” For information on all the participating artists, follow this link to our webpage: https://dunmowartgroup.blogspot.com/p/open-studios.html

 

Just over 5 weeks until our Open Studios! (27 -30 June) Today, enjoy the spotlight on Anne Oates (Studio ‘B’) - Anne enjoys drawing and painting and has a very unique studio! For information on all the participating artists, follow this link to our webpage: [https://dunmowartgroup.blogspot.com/p/open-studios.html](https://dunmowartgroup.blogspot.com/p/open-studios.html)

 

🎨🎨 Today we learnt how to create loose florals, how to use a variety of brushes to create different leaf shapes and marry the two techniques together. Thank you, as always, to Mandy Whittick for another very therapeutic session! 🎨🎨 Enjoy the gallery! #dunmow #dunmowartgroup #watercolours #arttherapy

 

Just over 5 weeks until our Open Studios! (27 -30 June) Today, enjoy the spotlight on Audrey Bowling (Studio ‘F’) "I am a mixed-media artist working with an emphasis on collage. The shapes & colours of the landscape provide inspiration, alongside the materials & found objects I use. This inspiration leads in many directions, including abstract, seeing things from a different perspective, & bringing other sensations into play. I’m also fascinated by found objects, especially those rusty washers, keys, bits of wire, etc discarded by society. I use them in my work to give balance & texture, whilst giving them a life beyond their original purpose. Alongside this, there will be examples of my weaving." For information on all the participating artists, follow this link to our webpage: https://dunmowartgroup.blogspot.com/p/open-studios.html

 

Monday’s class will be taken by Mandy Whittick and we shall be painting loose florals. Please bring along your usual watercolours. You are very welcome to bring along a few flowers to paint but I shall demonstrate a very loose way of painting flowers without the need for a reference. Hope to see you at Foakes Hall, Great Dunmow between 1pm and 3pm.

 

Just 6 weeks until our Open Studios! (27 -30 June) Enjoy the spotlight on Carole Pollen (Studio 'E' in the Dourdan Pavilion). Carole was born in Radlett, Hertfordshire & now lives in the beautiful countryside found along the Essex & Suffolk border. She is noted for her fine watercolours, delicate miniatures & also paints in oils & pastels. Her exhibition work has received critical acclaim & she has exhibited in many regional galleries, where her work has sold to visitors from all over the world, including Dallas USA, France, Australia, Japan & the Philippines. For information on all the participating artists, follow this link to our webpage: https://dunmowartgroup.blogspot.com/p/open-studios.html

 

Just 6 weeks until our Open Studios! (27 -30 June) Enjoy the spotlight on Rosamond Ulph (Studio 'D') who enjoys: Painting, Drawing and Conceptual Printmaking: "I am both a botanical artist & landscape painter. My work includes oil paintings & calligraphic maps of English fieldnames which are locally researched from tithe maps at the Record Office. They are original watercolour works but limited editioned giclee prints of these & others will be for sale. I produce cards relating to this subject, & English weather including The Shipping Forecast, The Beaufort Wind Scale, Clouds and States of the Sea." For information on all the participating artists, follow this link to our webpage: https://dunmowartgroup.blogspot.com/p/open-studios.html

 

Dunmow Art Group are pleased to announce the FREE downloadable guide to this year's OPEN STUDIOS is now available on our webpage: https://dunmowartgroup.blogspot.com/p/open-studios.html You will also find more information about the event by clicking this link. #openstudiosessex #openstudios #dunmow #artistsinessex #dunmowartgroup