Last Saturday saw the July meet up of the Brighton Painting Group. The location was Brighton’s iconic Palace Pier which, apparently, is the UK’s most popular tourist attraction outside of London. The idea of trying to paint such a well known and recognisable landmark – most likely surrounded by tourists – fare filled me with …
Last weekend marked the one year anniversary of my Alvaro Castagnet Masterclass. Hard to believe that it was only a year ago (no doubt due largely the the fact that it took about three years from booking the course for it to become a a reality!) I had been reflecting on the past year and …
The Brighton Painting Group’s April meet up found us in Blakers Park, in a delightful and predominantly residetnal area of Brighton called Fiveways (due to the five main arterial roads that converge in the area). I’m slightly ashamed to confess that although I’ve driven past the park on many occasions, this was my first ever …
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I apologise in advance for the brevity of some sections of this post and promise to explain at a later date! Right now however, I have to rush a little to get this written and posted! Saturday saw the February meeting of the Brighton Painting Group. The venue was the seafront on Hove lawns – …
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Brighton Painting Group’s first meeting of the year was due to take place on Saturday 14 January however the weather forecast was so atrocious that it was moved to the following day. Fortunately I was still able to attend, and I’m so pleased that I was! The weather was bitingly cold, but at least it …
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Saturday saw the November gathering of the Brighton Painting Group. The location was Brighton Marina which offered a couple of distinct choices. Many people chose to paint from the top of the cliffs that overlook the marina that offers great viewpoints along the coast looking either east or west. I was keen to paint lower …
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Saturday saw the August meet-up of the Brighton Painting Group. I do love these days. It’s great just to spend the time painting, but to be doing it plein-air, and in the company of others, we’ll it’s always such a treat! Or so I thought! On this occasion, I just couldn’t settle on a subject. …
Brighton Painting Group July meeting Other commitments have meant that I’ve missed the past few gatherings of the Brighton Painting Group so it was a real treat to be able to join them on Saturday. The location was Hove Park, which is one of Brighton and Hove’s largest parks. I know it well from many …
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It’s typical that on a week when I’ve got so much say, I’ve got so little time to say it! So now I’ve set the scene, let’s rattle through the latest news! Atelier Open Private View The Atelier by the Sea Open Exhibition had its Private View last Thursday night, and what a jolly occasion …
Hola! I’m afraid this will be an intentionally brief post as, after much trepidation over flight cancellations etc – we did actually make it to Barcelona! I can’t begin to tell you how good it feels to be somewhere different! My eyes feel like they’re desperately trying to drink in everything I can see in …
