The Halifax Art Society had a most entertaining Friday morning with their demonstrator David Newbould. David, a talented Yorkshire artist imbued with a blunt Yorkshire wit, made the meeting seem like just thirty minutes. He chose a country scene in Norfolk as his subject and used mixed media. David gave us many tips and advice along with funny jokes and tales of the lives of older Yorkshire folk that he had met. The finished picture was a delight.
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Art Society branding
In order to avoid any confusion that may occur, we wish to inform all members and prospective new ones, of the re-branding of the “Decorative and Fine Arts Society” to the “The Arts Society”. As from early next year the ‘Arts Appreciation Society’ will be changing their web address from halifaxadfas.co.uk to theartssocietyhalifax.
Please be aware that our aims differ considerably from theirs. Our society, the Halifax Art Society (HAS), is a practical, participating art society who meet weekly to mix with like-minded people and enjoy the art of painting and drawing with the aim of improving their skills and having the opportunity to show and exhibit their work.
Janet Gledhill (Secretary, Halifax Art Society)
Former member exhibits in Cambridge
Our former member Dashamir Vaqarri took part in the THEOREM exhibition and symposium at Cambridge’s Ruskin Gallery in July. The exhibition of doctoral research in the Visual Arts featured five of Dashamir’s work from his PhD at the University of Derby.
Portrait in a hat
Last Friday’s challenge for the Halifax Art Society was ‘ A portrait in a hat’. We all wore a hat and did quick sketches of each other, causing a lot of laughter. Nobody was offended,and some truly amazing pictures emerged.
Flowers in practice
The Friday meeting of the Halifax Art Society on the 23rd June was a follow up of the previous week, when we had Matthew Evans to demonstrate ‘Florals in Pastel’. The members soon became focused on putting into practice what Matthew had taught them. Their choices were very varied and the outcome was excellent: Flowers in landscapes, a single specimen, bouquets and many other forms involving flowers. It was a very enjoyable morning.
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