Demonstration - Elise Hendry

Cumbrian artist Elise Hendry paid us another visit and demonstrated her techniques for us.  She showed us how to paint a Hare on mount board using a combination of Watercolour and Acrylic paint, with some details using gel pens.

A few photos showing the Hare and some of Elise's recent works. Click/Tap a picture for a larger image.

Photo Credit: Paul Stanley.

Spring Workshop

This week our own Paul Stanley hosted an optional workshop entitled 'Spring'. Cut flowers were placed on the tables and members were invited to have a go at painting or sketching them.

The finished works are shown below and more will be added upon completion.

Click/Tap for a larger view.  Photo Credit: Paul Stanley.

Birkdale 2025 Exhibition

Our first exhibition of 2025 is now on at The Birkdale Community Hub & Library, Southport, and runs until the 30th April.  Over forty paintings are on display around the building and it's great to see work from some of our newer members on display.

If you are out and about in the area do drop in and take a look.

2 Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport PR8 4AR. 

Opening Hours are:  Mon - Wed - Fri 10am to 4pm. Tues - Thurs 10am to 7pm. Sat 10am to 1pm.

Click/Tap an image for a larger view.  Photo Credit: Paul Stanley.

2025 Programme Available

Our activities for 2025 are now available to view on our 'Meetings' Page. There are still a couple of things to clarify but the listing is 99% complete. Professional demonstrations, workshops run by members and optional themes are all locked in and loaded.

Sad News

This morning we received news that Mike Ainsworth had passed away late Thursday evening. His family were with him. Mike had suffered some complications after successful radiotherapy for a recent cancer diagnosis. He had been a member of Leyland Artists for nearly eleven years and the groups treasurer since the restart after the Covid lock down. A role he had successfully taken on with enthusiasm. He will be greatly missed and we wish him God speed on his journey.

Mike Ainsworth 1947 - 2024

End of Year Party

Another years slips by at Leyland Artists but a good excuse for a party. The 5th of December was our last meeting this year due to the centre closing for refurbishment so everyone brought along something to eat and we celebrated another successful year for the group.

Sue Redman - John Emmerton Trophy Winner

Sue Redman won the John Emmerton Trophy for her entry in the end of year competition. Sadly Mike Ainsworth, last years winner, was not well enough to attend to present the trophy but that can be given to Sue after the Christmas break.

Despite the Mountains theme having to finish early five entries were presented for display. More will be presented here in the new year as they are completed. Click an image for a larger picture.

Anne's Watercolour Texture Workshop

A brilliant evening last Thursday (21st Nov) as Anne delivered her Watercolour Texture workshop. She provided a wide range of materials to use from sponges to cling film and nearly everyone had a go. Her handout contained many examples of watercolour techniques including wet into wet, wet into dry, splattering, masking and giving it some stick with sandpaper! At the end of the evening a lot of varied pieces were presented for display. 

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Poppy Theme

Tonight was the climax of the Poppy theme. Members brought in their poppy related work to show on the display table. These themes are voluntary and anything goes in any medium. Here are the pieces displayed at the meeting but more will be placed here as they are completed. 

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