Tag Archives: Paint

Headland Art Group Exhibition 12th/13th August

Posted on August 7, 2011 by

Just a reminder that the Headlands Art Group exhibition is on the Friday 12th/13th at the Methodist Church Hall in the centre of the Westward Ho! village. Entrance is free and there are refreshments available. Related articles Bankys Comes to … Continue reading →

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Art for Kids in the Holidays Courtesy of Arts and Entertainment North Devon

Posted on July 25, 2011 by

Whats available for kids this holiday, click on the link below: http://www.artsandentertainment.org.uk/an-arty-crafty-whats-on-for-creative-kids-in-north-devon-this-summer.html Sculpting Light green screen film making Here is Arts and Entertainment North Devon‘s Crafty What’s on Guide for creative kids in North Devon this Summer. SCHOOL’S OUT FOR … Continue reading →

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Painting in oils

Posted on April 21, 2011 by

There is a lot of misunderstanding about painting in oils, mainly that it is very difficult and the preserve of “serious artists”. However, oil is a very forgiving medium. Let me elaborate, with watercolours it is very difficult to correct … Continue reading →

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Photography – Sunset

Posted on April 18, 2011 by

Yesterday we were blessed with another stunning sunset. Hopefully it will wet your appetite enough to get you painting/sketching Related Articles Sunset scene with boats (naynasartclass.wordpress.com) Sunsets (graceandlife.wordpress.com) sunset~ (twobytwopictures.wordpress.com) sunset over the rock – ayers rock, Australia (travelpod.com) If … Continue reading →

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Photography – Sunset

Posted on April 13, 2011 by

Today it is raining but we live in hope of balmy summer weather to enjoy scenes like the above picture. Painting “en plein air” is an acquired skill, especially with those who prefer to work in oils. Aparently in the … Continue reading →

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Acrylics Demonstration by Sheila

Posted on March 29, 2011 by

This week we were given an informative tutorial by Sheila as to how to use acrylic paints. Sheila gave an informative talk covering subjects such as types of brushes, keeping the paint moist, different mediums to paint onto and various … Continue reading →

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HEADLANDS ART GROUP 2011 – PROGRAMME .

Posted on March 24, 2011 by

March “Starting in oils.”  Alan Phillips 7th March    Baptist Hall. Workshop, “Portraits in oils” 28th March  Baptist Hall “Acrylics for Beginners” Sheila Quick April 11th  April Still Life drawing. Rose Broadribb May 16th May Baptist Hall. Social afternoon with bring … Continue reading →

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