Halifax Art Society

Paint Anything SCOTTISH

4 December, 2024 Halifax Art Society

29th November 2024 – As it was St Andrew’s Day, members were invited to wear anything Scottish. Unfortunately Kate was unable to lead this workshop so Lynne kindly stepped in. Lynne explained the many different objects and photos that were available to help inspire our artwork. Lynda had the difficult job of choosing the 3 best Scottish themed pictures and each artist won a prize, well done. We also enjoyed refreshments which included haggis and shortbread biscuits. Thank you to all who contributed to a great morning.

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The Scottish Colourists – Illustrated talk by Lynne Hickin

29 November, 2024 Halifax Art Society

22nd November 2024 – Lynne gave an excellent illustrated talk about Samuel John Peploe, Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell, G L Hunter and John Duncan Fergusson who were collectively known as The Scottish Colourists. They were radical artists in their day who enlivened the Scottish art scene with the fresh vibrancy of French Fauvists colours.

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Louis BENOIT

18 November, 2024 Halifax Art Society

15th November 2024 – Louis talked about places where he studied, how he met his hero and mentor, Ralph Steadman, and explained his thought process in the production of a short animated film we watched. We all had a go using ink, bamboo sticks and brushes trying out his technique of splashing ink/water on paper and letting our imagination run free to create an image. Thank you to Moira and Louis for an enjoyable morning.

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Buildings of HALIFAX

12 November, 2024 Halifax Art Society

8th November 2024 – Lynda brought in a lot of black and white photographs, taken by David Williams at the Calderdale Industrial Museum, that depicted some of the many beautiful buildings around Halifax town centre. Members enjoyed the challenge of recreating the very intricate and interesting details of the buildings.

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Dia de los Muertos and Marigolds

5 November, 2024 Halifax Art Society

1st November 2024 – Lynda led this workshop which included a variety of topics. Members had a choice of continuing to make Christmas decorations for the Minster Christmas Tree, decorating one of the skull templates provided to celebrate the Mexican tradition of the Day of the Dead, and/or making marigolds using tissue paper. Some members worked on a picture started in a previous workshop or on one of their own projects.