Autumn 2006 Volume 4 No. 2 Page 5
THIS ISSUE PAGES
THE
CHALLENGE
The scene for this year's August art challenge was a picture of rock pools on a beach provided by Claire Palmer, who took part, but not as a competitor for the £20 prize.
Claire Palmer
Photo: Di Alexander
Claire normally takes at least 3 hours to do a painting, so had to work faster than normal.
Anne Gates
Photo: Di Alexander
Anne Gates had a harder task with
oils, although she began by 'blocking in' with colour on a yellow primed
canvas.
She worked surprisingly quickly, but had to concentrate extremely hard
with all the chatting around her, and did not find it as enjoyable as
usual.
Members voted by ballot for the painting that they liked best and Anne Gates was declared the winner with her colourful yet faithful version of the scene.
2006 ART CHALLENGE
Art Challenge 2006
Four artists painting the same scene but using different media are watched by the members
Photo: Di Alexander
Glennis Courtney
Photo: Di Alexander
Glennis Courtney, on the other hand, who is used to working 'fast and loose', dressed the part in striped top and black beret and had fun, although even she found it a challenging experience.
David Jary
Photo: Di Alexander
David Jary tackled the subject methodically, using masking fluid for his seagull and drawing on all his experience as watercolour artist and teacher.
DI ALEXANDER T.A.S. Editor
