On Monday, Louise will be painting fruit and veg in watercolours. Attached are some paintings Louise did about 4 or 5 years ago. “I’m going to bring along some beetroot that I’ve got as that always makes for a nice painting with the lovely dark purples and magentas. I’ll focus on keeping it loose and working with shadows.” Please bring an item/items of fruit and veg to paint along with the same materials as previously. As always, please bring along your own mug so you can enjoy a cuppa halfway through! ☕️ 🙏🏼 We look forward to seeing you! Foakes Hall, Great Dunmow. (£1 for members; £5 for non members) CARPARK - If you see a sign stating that the carpark is closed, or closed for private function, please ignore this and use the carpark. This signage is for the DAG class.

 

Only 2 weeks until our Open Studios! (27th - 30th June) Today’s spotlight is on the late John Grimshaw (Studio ‘E’) who enjoyed painting horses: John Grimshaw passed away earlier this year. He was the oldest member of Dunmow Art Group, aged 98. He was an active member who was still taking part in the Spring Exhibition in March this year. During his long life, he had a variety of jobs and had a smallholding at home where he kept pigs which he later let out for others to keep their horses in the loose boxes there. That gave him a ready source of subjects. He was a lifelong artist, working mainly in acrylics and watercolour. Some of his works will be available as part of Open Studios, on show in the Dourdan Pavilian. For information on all the participating artists, follow this link to our webpage: https://dunmowartgroup.blogspot.com/p/open-studios.html

 

Only 2 weeks until our Open Studios! (27th - 30th June) Today’s spotlight is on Fabienne Hanley (Studio ‘E’) who enjoys painting, particularly portrait painting: “I am a local artist specialising in portrait painting, especially commissioned portraits of children. I particularly enjoy working with watercolours but can work with any media.” For information on all the participating artists, follow this link to our webpage: https://dunmowartgroup.blogspot.com/p/open-studios.html

 

Today we enjoyed painting antique cutlery & teacups and the shadows they created - thank you Louise Man Art! Enjoy our gallery (in the comments) which includes examples of both as well as artists own projects they were working on today. 🎨

 

Just over 2 weeks until our Open Studios! (27th - 30th June) Today’s spotlight is on Liz Parker (Studio ‘G’) who enjoys painting and drawing: “I work mainly in watercolour & have been painting for five years. My main passion is portraying animals in various poses; I just love their characters. I also enjoy painting houses (I take commissions), wildlife, & flowers. As I live in a rural location, I am surrounded by my preferred subject matter in which to immerse myself.” For information on all the participating artists, follow this link to our webpage: https://dunmowartgroup.blogspot.com/p/open-studios.html

 

Just over 2 weeks until our Open Studios! (27th - 30th June) Today’s spotlight is on Debbie Goodman (Studio ‘G’) who enjoys painting, drawing and encaustic art: “My love of art started when I was a child, where I would draw on any scrap of paper I could find. My favourite subjects are birds & wildlife. My medium of choice is gouache. I also enjoy using watercolours & encaustic wax. Since joining Dunmow Art Group, I have had the chance to try many others, from oil to lino cut & look forward to what comes next.” For information on all the participating artists, follow this link to our webpage: https://dunmowartgroup.blogspot.com/p/open-studios.html

 

On Monday 10th June, Louise will be focusing on shadows with sketching and painting pretty tea cups and saucers as per the example. You can also paint old cutlery to focus on shadows, as per the attached. So if you can bring pretty tea cups and saucers with you and some old cutlery that would be great. Louise will bring along a selection too. Same materials as last week in terms of watercolours, 300gsm paper, paint pot, brushes and B or 2B pencil and rubber, plus kitchen towel for lifting any mistakes! Please also remember to bring along your own mug. ☕️

 

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