East Dean and Friston Art Group produced a wide array of pictures of different styles and in different mediums at my workshop this morning: Waterfalls painted as Stained Glass Windows. Most worked on waterfalls but some did scenes inspired by my photos of Abbots Wood and some did their own thing. The difference in colours each artist used was fascinating - lots of vibrant greens helping to keep the 'light' shining through the picture, touches of purple in the water brought it to life, deep mauvey browns in the rocks lent depth and contrast. Most didn't manage to get to the black line ('leading') stage in the 2 1/2 hour session but all coped well with plotting the layout and dividing the elements into smaller pieces.
I enjoyed myself, even enjoyed doing a brief critique of a few of the works, then found a light flurry of snow in the air as I left. Back home to light a roaring log fire to warm the house before I start on putting all of my latest fish pictures into frames ready to go on show.
Art in Hailsham High Street Shops - Sunday was the changeover day of art in the Hailsham High Street shops - the usual chaotic start but once again it all looks great, including work in 2 new units on the front of the Quintins centre which should get noticed. Surprisingly not many artists are taking up the offer of 8 weeks of free exposure. We stress that it's not a commercial venture - no prices are on the pictures, they are merely there as a showcase. But artists who have taken part so far have had considerable interest. Michael Gower has had lots of success with the work he has on show in the old Apollo shop - he sold 3 works after the end of the exhibition and has received 2 commissions. 3 other artists (including me) sold work following the window exhibitions and I had several enquiries about my Pet Portraits, Art Group and Workshops. [Have a look at this site, too http://www.artistsandmakers.com/]
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