David and Charlotte back for their second workshop, and what stunning pictures they produced.. so proud of their achievements.

For the first time I had two Artists to paint the Lion on Saturday, I'm so glad that someone was finally brave enough to give it an attempt, Granddad David with his lovely Granddaughter Charlotte. Here are the pictures, and they did a brilliant job.





The First Thursday evening Painting class for 'Joy, and they did a brilliant job, this is a 2 1/2 hour class, so they were really moving the paint around, and here are Helen and Meg.


I had four lovely Painters for a small version of Winter Peach, this is the first time this has been painted on a smaller canvas, so we decided to leave out the additional foreground tree to keep the picture open and make it look larger.

 



Just one of the classes from The Big Art Show



Bobby who came along to the Taster Sessions at the Greenwood Centre, this is his first ever attempt at a painting in watercolour using lots of techniques to create his picture, great results young man..


I seem to have missed a few, but here Is Graydon, Dee and Beryl who were brave enough to come along and paint the first of the Wildlife evening workshops, they painted the Giraffe, I think they have all now given their Giraffe a name too.  It was a great evening and beautiful pictures all very different and individual.. Good Job Shrewsbury Morris Dancers who are now Artists too.




Saturday was a Ladies Day, 5 painters coming along to paint Happy Hibiscus and they did a brilliant job..





This afternoon Jamie, Sam & Nick returned to have a go at Northern lights, now this is normally a bigger picture and only done by adults in the past, because it was a shorter workshop we used smaller canvases and had foothills rather than moutains, but they did a brilliant job and here is the end result.. You can see more pictures by visiting the Blog..



Another group of lovely young people today, this morning Maisie, Phebe and Ani came along, two for painting a picture and one for the Moon & sun wall plaque, it was an interesting change, with pots of paint passing back and forth.  Three lovely pieces of work completed and very happy painters.



A first for the flower garden today, both young boys were painting this one as a present for Mom's birthday as she loved the picture when she booked the class for them, so here are the proud painters..

Two young Ladies today, only 7 years old who wanted to paint 3D roses, not such an easy one, but they did a brilliant Job and were very excited with the end paintings.. I think they will be coming along again in the future for other paintings.. see you soon Girls..


Two lovely children booked a painting class, The Happy Day's (cow) and Kids in Space, with a rocket, well done both for adding your own touches.. pleased as punch with their pictures and lovely young artists of the future.



Chris has been trying to get along to paint since I moved to Fusion, Yesterday she made it at last, bringing along a friend to Paint Waterfall in the Woods, they had no idea how it was going to turn out, but trusting and following instructions, with a bit of artistic licence they both have beautiful paintings to hang at home.  See you again in the not too distant future, they have already got their eye on the next one..
 
Today was a pre-booked workshop Painting Kid's in Space, Jamie, Sam and Nick came came along to the studio for an afternoon painting class, I don't think they believed they could do it, but here is the proof, 3 fantastic paintings, well done boys, hope your very proud of your achievements.



This young lady had a go, Cerys made up her own design based on childrens paintings available.


The Lovely Oakley Girls, 4 very excited Girls who are visiting the Grandparents and had the workshop as a surprise, they were very creative and all had different colours they wanted for their owls. Here they are with the finished paintings.  Well done Girls, see you in October.


Children's Paintings

 
Martha, Sue and Carole painted Winter Peach but they varied their colours, and added or left bits out to make the painting their own, three lovely paintings all very different.





Maria & Katrina had a mother and daughter painting day and created two beautiful paintings, totally individual to them.


Becky's Painting Day - this was a gift to Becky from her other half, she has never used oils before, or indeed the large brushes, she chose to paint Winter Moon, this has lovely cloud arrangements and reflections.  Well Done Becky, hope you hang it with pride. I think she may be back to do another painting soon.. Fantstic first ever oil painting.


Debbies Birthday Bash - This was a special family painting day, amidst moving house, unpacking and all that goes with it, the four family members came along to a Painting Day.  Originally they were going to paint A Trace of Spring, but once in the studio decided they liked Ripples, so with a few changes here are the finished paintings, you can find the step by step on the Blog.  Four different but equally lovely paintings, Well done everyone, hope the new home provides a lovely background for your paintings.

 
6th April Carole had chosen a painting that she liked, but wanted to make some changes, so the cabin was left out, together with the larger trees in the foreground giving a lovely soft a very open feel to her painting.  Although its a snow scene, there are plenty of colours to give it warmth and a lovely calm feeling, don't you just want to walk through that snow. This was Carole's first painting with me and she did a brilliant job.


Ghislaine & Richard Paint Northern Lights 6th March.

Workshop 22nd February, Darren, Fran & Linda who Painted Waterfall in the Woods

Workshop 21st February, Bev & Pat who painted with me last year came back for another painting day, how great are these.


Workshop 20th February, A Trace of Spring with Katherine and Ayumi, both have done some painting before but this is their first workshop with me, and look how wonderful their paintings came out. Well Done Girls.
  

Workshop 18th January Elemental Arts, Fusion, Jackfield, Golden Morning Mists, Maureen, Rebecca, Donna, Karen, these were all first time painters in Oils and have never done a workshop with me before, Maureen and Donna have done a little watercolour painting, but nothing recently, so it was all new to everyone, we got started, I think there were a few doubtful moments, but they followed instructions, and despite the odd 'Ops' & 'O', which was just an expression of momentary doubt, they turned out beautiful paintings, which I have no doubt will bring smiles to their faces for a long time to come.  A smashing day spent doing what I love, what more could I ask for.. For step by step of the day please visit the Blog a link is on the home page.