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SPEAKERS & DEMONSTRATORS

WHO HAVE VISITED THE SOCIETY

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You may be able to find out more about them by clicking on their name in the following list.

Watercolour, gouache, acrylic and chinese brush artist and tutor. Courses held at the Art Trail Centre - her studio at Ferndown

Andrew Michaelsmith

Landscape and seascape artist from Hinkley in Leicestershire, Andrew is a versatile demonstrator, teaching both watercolour techniques and colour theory, including mixing greens.

Sue Obagu

An artist paintig on silk from Chandlers Ford, Sue creates a variety of artwork and textiles, including: scarves, ties, hangings and cushion-covers.

Alan Oldham

Acrylic artist and member of Romsey Art Group, Alan paints a wide variety of subjects sometimes using an impressionist style.

Paul Robinson

Landscape artist, specialising in buildings in pen and wash, watercolours and acrylics.

Angela Perrett

Semi-abstract artist using oils and with mixed media textures on canvas and board. An experienced artist and tutor, Angela holds workshops in her Ringwood studio. Other work includes handbuilt earthenware.

Sharon Rogers

Sharon uses gum arabic with watercolours to allow re-working, blending and the creation of additional texture. The colours are brighter and glossier than usual. Her classes for beginners, on brushwork, watercolour washes, colour mixing, tonal studies and special effects are held at her home in Pitton, Wiltshire. Email

Robert Sharpe

Portrait artist using soft pastels on pastel paper or velour support. Bob undertakes commissions and exhibitis witth Romsey Art Group and Southamptn Art Society.

David Shorter

Marine and landscape artist from Southampton, painting in watercolours, member of Romsey Art Group and Southampton Art Society. David also accepts commissions.

Tel. 023 80231253

John Shotter

John Shotter

Photo: Editor

May 2006 & May 2008

Geoff Thorpe

Geoff , a demonstrator for Art Profile, paints watercolour landscapes. He also uses pastels or oils with a knife for seascapes and flowers . Living in Essex, he exhibits work at the Boatyard Gallery, Felixstowe.

Molly Verity

Reigateartist producing translucent modern, predominantly abstract, paintings. Molly demonstrates mixed media: drawing, watercolours, pastels, oil pastels, pen and wash and oils

We have been fortunate in having a large number of professional demonstrators visit the society. We are very grateful to all of them for giving us inspiration and assistance!	Jill MacKay *Photo: Editor* *Jan 2007*	Tony Mercier *Photo: Editor* *Oct 2006*	*Andrew Michaelsmith* *Photo: Editor* *Oct 2005*	*Sue Obagu* *Photo: Editor* *Oct 2009*	*Alan Oldham* *Photo: Editor* *Apr 2008*
You may be able to find out more about them by clicking on their name in the following list.	Jill MacKay Watercolour, gouache, acrylic and chinese brush artist and tutor. Courses held at the Art Trail Centre - her studio at Ferndown	Tony Mercier Landscape acrylic and oils artist, member of Woodlanders Artists and professional demonstrator for Art Profile and Liquitex Acrylic Paints	Andrew Michaelsmith Landscape and seascape artist from Hinkley in Leicestershire, Andrew is a versatile demonstrator, teaching both watercolour techniques and colour theory, including mixing greens.	Sue Obagu An artist paintig on silk from Chandlers Ford, Sue creates a variety of artwork and textiles, including: scarves, ties, hangings and cushion-covers.	Alan Oldham Acrylic artist and member of Romsey Art Group, Alan paints a wide variety of subjects sometimes using an impressionist style.
Paul Robinson Apr 2004	*Angela Perrett* *Photo: Editor* Sep. 2008	Sharon Rogers *Photo: Editor* June 2009	Robert Sharpe *Photo: Editor* Feb. 2010	Daivd Shorter *Photo: Editor* Apr. 2010
Paul Robinson Landscape artist, specialising in buildings in pen and wash, watercolours and acrylics.	*Angela Perrett* Semi-abstract artist using oils and with mixed media textures on canvas and board. An experienced artist and tutor, Angela holds workshops in her Ringwood studio. Other work includes handbuilt earthenware.	*Sharon Rogers* Sharon uses gum arabic with watercolours to allow re-working, blending and the creation of additional texture. The colours are brighter and glossier than usual. Her classes for beginners, on brushwork, watercolour washes, colour mixing, tonal studies and special effects are held at her home in Pitton, Wiltshire. *Email*	*Robert Sharpe* *Portrait artist using soft pastels on pastel paper or velour support. Bob undertakes commissions and exhibitis witth Romsey Art Group and Southamptn Art Society.*	*David Shorter* *Marine and landscape artist from Southampton, painting in watercolours, member of Romsey Art Group and Southampton Art Society. David also accepts commissions.* *Tel. 023 80231253*
John Shotter *Photo: Editor* May 2006 & May 2008	Helen Talbot *Photo: Editor* Feb 2006 & July 2009	Geoff Thorpe *Photo: Editor* *July 2006* & *July 2007*	Cherie Wheatcroft *Photo: Editor* Feb 2007	Molly Verity *Photo: Editor* *May 2007*	David White *Photo: Editor* Nov 2008 & May 2010
*John Shotter* *Marine and landscape artist, paintinf in oils and watercolours, member of Totton Art Society and Southampton Art Society*	*Helen Talbot* Helen has a Master of Arts degree and Certificate of Education. Based in the Lymington area , she is a versatile artist and teacher using different media to produce textural and modern artwork. Her work may be viewed in the ARTFORCE online gallery. Email	Geoff Thorpe Geoff , a demonstrator for Art Profile, paints watercolour landscapes. He also uses pastels or oils with a knife for seascapes and flowers . Living in Essex, he exhibits work at the Boatyard Gallery, Felixstowe.	*Cherie Wheatcroft* Cherie creates her wildlife and landscape oil paintings by blending with soft brushes and allowing each layer to dry, Paintings take many hours to complete. Cherie exhibits at galleries and exhibitions in Dorset and Hampshire,, takes commissions and teaches.	*Molly Verity* Reigateartist producing translucent modern, predominantly abstract, paintings. Molly demonstrates mixed media: drawing, watercolours, pastels, oil pastels, pen and wash and oils . .	*David White* David mainly paints landscapes and animal portraits in acrylics. He exhibits at shows and other venues in Hampshire, at Crufts and the Kennel Club. He is resident artist at Rhinefield House and exhibits at the New Forest Show. David devotes most of his time to painting commissioned works and now also demonstrates Atelier interactive acrylics.
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