News 2022
14th May 50th Anniversary of the Society - see Anniversary Page for more photos
2022 Summer Outdoor Painting Season
10th May Chichester Canal 17th May Hunstan Pictures by Bob Payne and Gill Merrett
5th April Silver Cup Evening - see the full results and pictures HERE
8th March - Bob Payne's full day workshop
22nd March. Curtis Tappenden entertained us with a slideshow and background about circus and his interest in it . He then demonstratedand the drawings and paintings technique that he uses live at the ringside. Facinating!
And 8th March Bob Payn's portrait workshop
22nd February Jonathan Newey gave an afternoon demonstration and workshop on pen and ink and watercolour pencil. The hall was full, almost to overflowing, with members who were keen to try a new technique and medium. Jonathan nade it an interesting and productive afternoon for all.
25th January. John Davis lead a workshop about colour in the afternoon. And Roger Dellar demonstrated an oil painting in the evening, with his usual interesting commentary throughout. Both were well attended.
11th January A workshop by David Collier who lead on a mixed media painting.
2021
7th December - Our Christmas party
The Christmas Party was well attended by members and friends. Food and drink was provided and rapidly consumed. Some members entered the original Christmas card, summer flower photo and holiday painting competitions. Paddy Holmes, our Patron, presented the prizes to the three winners. The raffle was popular and made some money for the society funds. There were also fun competitioms for everyone to join in.
| 16th November Martin Gebbett ran a workshop on perspective which was well attended. |
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6th and 7th November OUR AUTUMN 2021 EXHIBITION
After a long wait since the last exhibition, the weekend was a great success. We had about 400 visitors, half of them on Saturday morning. 134 paintings and 23 folios were exhibited. 31 paintings and folios were sold for a total of £1830. Cards were also popular with £350 of sales.
Gary Miller was awarded 'Best in Show' by the public vote. He just pipped Edward Girrard who was a very close 2nd. As usual the Tombola was popular and made £150 profit.
This year we collaborated with the Rowlands Castle W.I. who ran their Autumn Fair in the small hall at the same time. They provided all the catering and sold Chistmassy food and wares. This collaboration was considered agreat sucess.
2nd November
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Neil Marshall
gave a talk and slide show about his historic paintings, mainly of
Portsmouth and Gosport. He explained about his research for
each painting and techniques used in painting.
His website - www.neilmarshallart.co.uk |
19th October Demonstration and workshop by Gary
Miller of watercolour snow scene
12th October
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Life Group restarts. The afternoon is very well attended. The portrate option is always popular and the life model is back. |
September 28th
AGM
The AGM was very well attended. Tea
and cake with
a chat was available ,
Gill Dollery retired as Principal and Barbara Wood presented her with a bouquet of flowers in recognition of her many years of service to the society.
Terry Devaney resigned as Vice Chairman, but took up the post of Secretary. Joan Burnett has joined the committee as Principal and Jan Roblin retired as Media Correspondent. This job is now vacant along with Vice Chairman.
Carol Milford and Jan Croker volunteered to be our Catering Officers.
Outdoor Painting Summer 2021
Aug 24th Wicor Marina - sketch by Peter Dixon
10th August - The Folly at Charlton Village - 10 people painted on a bright summer day
15th June - Rowlands Castle (painting by Barbara Wood below)
18th May - Bosham (below)
