T.A.S. Newsletter

Autumn 2005 Volume 3 No. 2 Page 3

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OUR ART CHALLENGE

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MARY AUSTIN

Picture the scene: 5 easels, 5 artists, 1 picture - what does it bring to mind? - Watercolour Challenge, but Claire's version - another of her great ideas! I was "invited" to do the oil painting and "arm behind back" I agreed! What a fun evening it was - the atmosphere was great and Anne and Claire filled their roles beautifully as Hannah Gordon and the visiting art critic (a female Brian Sewell??) and we even had our own cameraman.

I found it slightly nerve-wracking in an enjoyable sort of way and having members come over and comment or ask questions added to the pleasure. It was a great evening and I hope we do it again, with me in the audience this time!

CAROL THORPE

I was really scared because I have not been painting long and I did not know what to expect. I had only been to one or two meetings. When Claire asked me to take part, I thought that I was signing up for a workshop. When I discovered what it was, I was terrified. Yet everyone had been so nice to me and so welcoming, that when Claire talked to me about it again, I thought I could not let everyone down. So I just went with it and did my best.

I thoroughly enjoyed the evening and had a lovely time. I was astonished that I'd won. I was absolutely thrilled and it gave me confidence to keep on. I've signed up for a life drawing class on Wednesday evenings at Hounsdown. I need to improve my drawing skills to produce good work. I love inks at the moment and will try oils next and I want to stay with Totton Art Society.

Claire Palmer with the surprised vwinner Carol Thorpe

Photo: Di Alexander