December activities and Christmas break

We will be meeting for the first two Thursdays in December and, after the Christmas break, reconvene on 12 January 2012.

On 1 Dec we will be having fun doing wacky drawing (click on the Programme tab above for more details.)  Bring cheap paper, pencils & charcoal ... and an open mind, which goes without saying, of course.

Juliet has suggested that on 8 Dec we have an art-and-social evening, with mince pies and seasonal drinks. Details to follow soon.

Still life: from tonal to full colour

Last night, at another well-attended meeting, we started developing our tonal still life studies into full-colour images.

Tonal studies theme

It was full house on Thurs 3 Nov for our Tonal Studies theme, led by Beryl. The subject is a still life of favourite objects.
       This first evening was concerned with getting the composition right, using thumb-nail sketches. You will see from the photos below how enthusiastically members approached the challenge.
       Next week we are developing the subject in black and white on grey paper.

Thanks to Juliet for the photos

Tonal studies of still life

The theme for November is still life, initially in tone, then in full colour. The full details are on the (updated) programme page.