Just 3 weeks until our Open Studios! (27th - 30th June) Today’s spotlight is on Roger Lawrence (Studio ‘J’): “A good teacher at primary school ran a class where I drew a distant house, seen through strong trees in black ink, later framed & hung at home. Secondary school art was first year only. I painted an elegant building for my boarding house art competition. It surprised everyone including me. Occasional pictures followed through National Service & university. I retired from music & maths teaching, attended classes & now produce work monthly. I had excellent watercolour tuition from Ashley Bryant & paint with his Millenium Hall Group, Great Saling Tues 10am – 3pm. Dabbled in acrylic & pastel, but mostly in watercolour, with pen & wash efforts in a permanent garden room studio.” For information on all the participating artists, follow this link to our webpage: https://dunmowartgroup.blogspot.com/p/open-studios.html

 

Just 3 weeks until our Open Studios! (27th - 30th June) Today’s spotlight is on Tracey Ingram (Studio ‘I’): “I am a self-taught artist who loves being able to spend time in my studio at home. Using Acrylic Paint I work on a variety of subjects, and love making the most out of the colours I see. I’m never far away from a paint brush. I would like to invite you to come and see me in my studio, see how I work and have the opportunity to discuss and see some of my artwork. I can’t wait to share my artwork with you and have a cuppa.” http://tracey-ingram-artist.co.uk For information on all the participating artists, follow this link to our webpage: https://dunmowartgroup.blogspot.com/p/open-studios.html

 

Loose florals with Louise Man Art Starting with composition and a pencil sketch we followed with watercolour and learnt how to put in a feint background to emphasise the white areas. We then added interesting details with pencils or pastels. Ours are very much in the ‘in work’ phase but we have made a good start. Enjoy the gallery of our work so far. Thank you Louise!

 

Just over 3 weeks until our Open Studios! (27th - 30th June) Today’s spotlight is on Mandy Whittick (Studio ‘E’ in the Dourdan Pavilian): “I'm mainly a self-taught artist and belong to Dunmow and Barnston Art Groups. I've enjoyed classes and courses and continue to develop my own style. I enjoy working in watercolour, inks, pastels and acrylics. I lean towards semi loose abstracts. I also do workshops from home for beginners or for those who want to try something different.” For information on all the participating artists, follow this link to our webpage: https://dunmowartgroup.blogspot.com/p/open-studios.html

 

Just over 3 weeks until our Open Studios! (27th - 30th June) Today’s spotlight is on Douglas Payne (Studio ‘K’): “Hi & welcome to my Gallery & workshop at the Blake End Craft Centre. I am a self-taught Artisan & I have been here for over ten years. I have an eclectic array of over 100 items of ever evolving original artworks/gifts/Resin art furniture & interior accessories. I accept commission works on all my product range with full consultation throughout the production processes. I look forward to meeting you!” For information on all the participating artists, follow this link to our webpage: https://dunmowartgroup.blogspot.com/p/open-studios.html

 

Less than 4 weeks until our Open Studios! (27th - 30th June) Enjoy the spotlight on Daniel Hurst (Studio ‘E’ in the Dourdan Pavilian): “The paintings and models that I am exhibiting are original works built and painted by myself. I paint with acrylic on canvas based on ideas that I have. The plastic models I make and paint are manufactured by Games Workshop, Airfix, Tamiya and Revell. My interest in model making and painting originated from my own imagination and desire to create alternative worlds to the one we experience as reality. Reality is dull and boring, full of legislative and social rules that make little sense to me. I feel that I make more sense of an alternative reality into which I can escape once in a while.” For information on all the participating artists, follow this link to our webpage: https://dunmowartgroup.blogspot.com/p/open-studios.html

 

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)