April 2015 Blog Posts (9)

Spring is well on the way here with a number of warmer days and vigorous growth in the countryside.

This little piece was painted plein air, direct from nature just outside a small hamlet called Pioussay in the south west of France.

It was a bit of a struggle to get it down quickly before the conditions changed. but fortunately the light lingered, and I was able to get it onto the canvas quite well.  Only a small amount of adjustment was required subsequently in the…

The artists below have already registered for Art in the Open 2015. If you haven't, there's still time but don't delay.

The following list is purely for your interest and I will update it periodically. If your name isn't below, don't panic but by all means send me a message to…

Well, not a paintout exactly, although most of us did bring materials.  But the weather was dreadful with heavy rain.  However, we were in the right place because part of the plan was to visit the 137th Annual Exhibition of The Dublin Painting and Sketching Club and to start the day with the Portrait Painting Demonstration by Jim Doolan.

It was wonderful.  Security man, John, sat as a jolly model for Jim.  Jim used water colours. Among many other tips he told us that he did not eschew…

Great turnout again and great to see Rhoda back.   Sorry I missed it.  Looking forward to seeing the paintings when you post them!

Called into Pat the Painters exhibition in Enfield on way back from Birr.  Terrific exhibition Pat.

Dee and Anna supplied the photo. If anyone has any more please add them to the…

Bernie and David happy new members of Boyne Valley.

(Another) Bernie and Eric happy too in Boyne Valley with Julia, Boyne Valley…