24th May 2024 – Following on from Dominic Vince’s illustrated talk on the life and work of Nicolas De Stael, members were inspired to try abstract ideas with many using a palette knife rather than brushes.
Inspired by De Stael
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Allotment Calendar Painting
5th April 2024 – We continued creating artwork for the Godfrey Road Allotment Calendar 2025. Members were invited to the allotment to take some seasonal photos.
Winston Plowes – Land Artist
29th March 2024 – Winston Plowes was due to give an illustrated talk before following on with a workshop, but unfortunately there were some technical issues. Due to Winston’s resourcefulness, members still had a great morning as can be seen by the following images. A return visit will be organised.
Daffodils and Kyffin Williams for St. David’s Day
1st March 2024 – As it was St David’s Day, Janet and Lynne led a Welsh-themed workshop featuring paintings by the Welsh artist, Kyffin Williams, and the national flower of Wales, the daffodil. Photographs of the Welsh landscape and daffodils were provided which helped to inspire members to produce some lovely and varied paintings.
Artwork for Godfrey Road Allotments Calendar 2025
16th February 2024 – We have been asked to provide artwork for the Godfrey Road Allotments 2025 Calendar. Ilona brought in their current and previous calendars for reference and inspiration. Using sketches and many photographs from our visits members enjoyed the first of our allotment workshops.
Halifax Art Society 