Events

Susan is a land and seascape artist. She works plein-air, creating small studies and sketches to develop into larger paintings or painting directly on large boards on the beach or in the landscape. She draws her inspiration from the West Country, Cumbria and her home in the Chilterns. She often paints at high tide, the […]

Tony Hinchliffe will demonstrate how important it is to connect a portrait to the background and he achieves this, with brilliance, in this summery painting.

WE BRING YOU A NEW ARTIST-MATT WARUSZYNSKI How exciting to bring a new artist to WBAS! Matt lives in Northamptonshire and he specialises in figurative work and portraits. He is interested in exploring how the body and face tell the story of our lives. He has a impasto style, applying paint thickly. Matt describes his […]

To ring the changes, we have a watercolour demonstration from Phil Biggs today. He loves to paint en plein air and describes himself as a traditional landscape watercolourist.

The very distinguished lecturer in Art History, Frank Woodgate, joins us again. His illustrated lectures are always detailed and thorough with all of the scandal included!

Ian strives to capture the essence and energy in each of his paintings through lively application of paint, using direct brushwork, without overlays of washes commonly associated with watercolour painting. He believes that this way of working provides each piece with transparency and freedom of expression.

MIKE ROLLINS Last year's acrylic demonstration saw Mike painting the dramatic Chrysler Building landscape. Using some random items that one may not associate with fine art, Mike wowed us with his method and the outcome. He will be bringing acrylic paint again, together with his lighthearted banter and informative approach.

Our regular friend Peter Keegan is booked to delight us with his impressionist style of Acrylic painting. There is always something to learn from this seasoned professional.