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…
ISOLartION – a glimpse through Lillias’s studio window
Our patron Lillias August responded to our call for a glimpse of work being done during lockdown. She shared her work in progress and the finished painting of a rooks nest found in her garden having fallen out of a tree. Because they’re usually high…
ISOLartION – a glimpse through Mel’s studio window
Mel gave us a look at the project she has been working on during lockdown “Last year, a Norfolk sailing friend of my husband Mark, came for tea. He asked me whether I would paint his boat, a Pegasus 800, with him on it, somewhere…
MEET THE MEMBER – Vandy Massey
Most of you will have met Vandy in person during her tenure as Chair of the Society. As she takes a much needed break and hands the baton to Mel Collins, we thought it would be fun to find out more about her. Name Vandy…
NEWS – Stephie Butler teaches watercolour in The Gambia
Vice Chair, Stephie Butler recently posted this news on Facebook: “Hot, dusty and exhausting, but the most rewarding workshop I have ever given. I’m here in The Gambia and as always will be visiting schools with Sandy, the founder of the charity, Goal for The…