MEET THE MEMBER – Rob Ellis
Name Rob Ellis Other art societies you belong to: Cambridge Drawing Society What led you to start painting: At primary school I did art and at home my father – a primary school teacher – realised I had a certain talent for drawing and encouraged…
MEET THE MEMBER – Surinder Beerh
Name Surinder Beerh Other art societies you belong to: Cambridge Drawing Society, Lloyd’s Art Group, Hemingford Art Club, St Ives Art Club, Hilton Art Club What led you to start painting: I retired in 2012 and wanted a hobby. There was an evening art class…
MEET THE MEMBER – Stuart Green
Name Stuart A. Green What led you to start painting? I can’t remember not painting and drawing! My uncle was a superb draughtsman/cartoonist – great with a dip pen and ink. He had a wonderful sense of humour and was a good fiddle player. Every…
MEET THE MEMBER – Tony Osler
Name Tony Osler – Committee member of the SEAW What led you to start painting? Having some sketches published in yachting mags Do you have a preference for painting style? If so, can you describe it? Speedy, under pressure! Describe your perfect weekend pottering about…
MEET THE MEMBER – Jackie Devereaux
Name Jackie Devereaux Other art societies you belong to Current President, Society of Graphic Fine Art (the drawing society) What led you to start painting: I have been painting and drawing all my adult life, exhibiting seriously in the ‘70’s when in my twenties. …
MEET THE MEMBER – Justin Hawkes
Name Justin Hawkes Other art societies you belong to BAPCR Associate What led you to start painting? Seeing the work of Paul Cezanne when at school visiting the Fitzwilliam in Cambridge. Do you have a preference for painting style? If so, can you describe it?…
MEET THE MEMBER – Michele Webber
Name Michele Webber Other art societies you belong to? Gainsborough’s House Printmakers, SAA (Professional Associate) What led you to start painting? I always drew as a child and always wanted to be an artist. People told me it wasn’t possible so I gave it up…