ISOLartION – a glimpse through Alan’s studio window
Since the beginning of lockdown, Alan Noyes has been amusing himself and the Hawkedon regulars with cartoons that illustrate life in lockdown, real and imagined. On April 24th he sent out a series about laying turf, with this message: It has been a while but…
ISOLartION – a glimpse through Anthony’s studio window
This painting by Anthony Mashman, was chosen for our Spring Exhibition poster. Sadly, the exhibition was postponed. It is such a lovely image, we have decided to use it for our next exhibition poster as well. Anthony was kind enough to share a bit of…
ISOLartION – a glimpse through Vandy’s studio window
Vandy Massey has found it hard to tackle large paintings during these uncertain times, but luckily, she has a marathon art project to finish and would like others to join her. VE was poignant for me – it reminded me of my grandparents and their…
ISOLartION – A glimpse through Beverly’s studio window
Beverly Hughes shared some experimental work she has been doing during lockdown. Here is what she had to say about it: Like most, I love the transparency of watercolours but I also like the vibrancy which can be achieved by layering, thanks especially to David…
ISOLartION – a glimpse through Penny’s studio window
Penny Newman is an accomplished plein air painter, and has found being confined to the house during lockdown quite difficult as the countryside is her studio. Here is her story of this painting. I’d like to name this painting something like ‘Where are the elephants?’ It started off…