We are a group of local artists aiming to foster the artistic talents of local people and to encourage a general interest in art within a friendly club setting. Visitors and members of other art groups are most welcome.
Our exhibition at Chorley Library is now on display and will run until mid December. Great to see works from some of our newer members included in the 38 paintings in the exhibition. [CLICK HERE] for Library opening times and directions.
Chorley Library, Union Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1EB
Click an image for a larger view. Photo credits: Julie Searing, Paul Stanley.
Our leaflets and posters have been updated with the latest details including a QR code leading to our website and all our social media streams (Facebook, blogger, Instagram and YouTube). This material is designed not only to encourage new membership but to publicise and raise awareness of the group which, hopefully, will lead to new exhibition spaces and cultural exchange. Just the laminated signs are to be used for exhibitions outside our catchment area so as not to needlessly waste the leaflets and bookmarks but all three will be used for local venues where we have a greater chance of picking up new members.
This was a slightly different concept to the traditional Autumn picture as Sue suggested everyone to use a limited palette of 5 colours e.g. Orange, yellow, red, gold, brown, burnt umber, raw sienna etc. Any medium such as watercolour, acrylic, pastel, pastel pencils, felt tips or even collage was fair game. The subject was unlimited and not constrained to the usual autumn concept. Abstract, animal, still life, portrait, landscape were all acceptable. The previous week Sue had brought in some samples for inspiration.
The finished works are shown below and more will be added upon completion.
Click/Tap for a larger view.
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Next week (25/10/24) member Sue Redman is organising an Autumn Workshop with a difference.
This will be a slightly different concept to the traditional Autumn picture as Sue would like everyone to use a limited palette of 5 colours e.g. Orange, yellow, red, gold, brown, burnt umber, raw sienna etc. which can be blended depending which medium you choose. Any medium such as watercolour, acrylic, pastel, pastel pencils, felt tips or even collage is fair game. The subject can be abstract, animal, still life, portrait, landscape etc. We can put all creations together at the end of the evening and vote for our favourite.
Sue brought in some sample images for inspiration which are shown below. Click/Tap for a larger view.
The Optional workshop theme 'Animal Kingdom' finished on the 3rd of October evening and many of the members took up the challenge to produce a piece of work. There are still one or two to add from members who could not attend the evening but these will be added when they are available. Here are the finished pieces so far. Click/Tap on a picture to enlarge.
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The Thursday session this week was a little different as professional artist Liam Dickinson, a finalist in Sky's Portrait Artist of the Year in 2017, came and delivered a fascinating demonstration. This was his second visit to the group and this time he produced a landscape study of Rivington in oils.
He explained his method for blocking in the initial colours and then his procedure for developing the image further through refinement. Throughout the demonstration Liam plied us with his knowledge, his hints and tips and expressed his unique way of working to a packed room which included visitors and guests from other local art groups. You could hear a pin drop (or should that be a brush?). Suzanne, Sue and Paul excelled with home made cakes and nibbles during the mid session break. The atmosphere was buzzing.
[CLICK HERE] to visit Liam Dickinsons website
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| Liam in full stride |
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| The audience captivated |
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| A quick look at Liams set up |
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| Work so far at the mid session break |
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| The finished study. |
You can watch Liam in a recent interview with fellow artist Cheryl Morrice, here.
The Optional workshop theme 'Dove' finished on the 12th of September and many of the members took up the challenge to produce a piece of work in recognition of the International Day of Peace. There are still one or two to add from members who could not attend the evening but these will be added when they are available but here are the finished pieces so far. Click/Tap on a picture to enlarge.
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The International Day of Peace (“Peace Day”) is observed around the world each year on 21st September. Established in 1981 by unanimous United Nations resolution, Peace Day provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit to Peace above all differences and to contribute to building a Culture of Peace. Whatever you choose to do, pause at 12 Noon local time and join people all across the globe in a Minute of Silence/Moment of Peace and help the PeaceWave travel around the planet in 24 hours. Leyland Artists theme for International Day of Peace is a dove.