Susan is an exciting new demonstrator to DAG who will be sharing her exciting unique techniques with us. This demo and workshop is designed to help you loosen up your work in oils/acrylics.

As with everything in this world today costs are rising, so it only fair that our Artists fees should rise too! In order to cover their costs and the cost of the hall we will be charging as follows:-

DEMO & WORKSHOP - members £17 non members £19

DEMO ONLY -       members £ 10  non members £ 12

Details and what to bring

SPEED PAINTING - STORMY SEASCAPES/LANDSCAPES

Sue describes this as a very practical painting method for those who would love to loosen up their work in Oils.

The demonstration will be in Oils and/or Acrylic paint 

We will be Painting a storm over the Timor sea Northern Territory of Australia the image is taken from Sue’s own original painting. She will bring other images for inspiration or please bring your own

Your own painting is going to be influenced by hers however not strictly adhered to as the enjoyment is to paint your own with spontaneity energy drama and freedom

Sue’s painting will be pre-prepared with a thin layer of Burnt Umber & liquin - dried ready for the demonstration 

The Oil or Acrylic colours will be 

Prussian Blue 

Burnt Umber 

Burnt Sienna 

Viridian

 Yellow Ochre

Titanium White 

Cerulean Blue 

Please let Sue Evans know as soon as possible if you are coming as there is a lot of interest in this particular day!

These lovely flower images are just examples of Andrew’s work - and are are not what we'll be painting.

Message from Andrew re the workshop:

“As Flowers are the agreed subject, it would be good if all members of the group could bring some with them to paint (I'll bring some extras just in case people forget).

We will be working in the style of Shirley Trevena (see link below), so it would also be good if members could bring 1 still-life item (vase, jug, glass, ornament) and 1 patterned or colourful fabric (cloth, shawl, blanket). There's no need to set this up as a still-life arrangement, just have the objects with them (all will be explained!).

It's watercolour as usual, with optional mixed media (ink, pastels, acrylic).

Here's the list :

Flowers

Still-life object

Patterned or colourful fabric

Here's the link to see Shirley Trevena 's work : Gallery – Shirley Trevena”

Felicity is another of or popular returning artists whose workshops are always inspirational so book your place early by e-mailing Sue Evans on sgcastree@yahoo.co.uk

One of our popular returning artists, Janine is inspired by the landscapes around her - patterns left in the sands and the way light falls on them, and so many aspects, from salt marsh to industrial docklands - a workshop not to miss so book early by e-mailing Sue Evans on sgcastree@yahoo.co.uk

An exciting sketching day to be held at Lingdale Road West Kirby as Melrose Hall is closed for the month of August. Sue Evans is kindly hosting us at her beautiful house close to the beach so lots of lovely sketching possibilities under Graham expert guidance.

A FUN, INSPIRING DAY HAD BY ALL. THANK YOU GRAHAM.

Painting with hot wax and an iron. Demonstration by Christina Spencer.