Liam Dickinson Professional Demonstration

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.

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Liam in full stride

The audience captivated

A quick look at Liams set up

Work so far at the mid session break

The finished study. 

You can watch Liam in a recent interview with fellow artist Cheryl Morrice, here.

 

Peace Day 'Dove' Reveal

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.

Photo Credit: Stephen Watson

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.