We are still eight months from the Painting holiday in Greece, but each new person signing up makes it seem a bit closer. The days are shortening rappidly in Aberdeenhshire, but I have sunshine and lots of new people to look forward to.
The first week from 19th - 26th of May is nearly full with eight painters signed up and two non painting partners. The second week might be a cosy foursome with Maureen and Graham Fison. What ever will be, we are looking forward to it.
On that note I think I should book our flights.
Thursday, 28 October 2010
Wednesday, 4 August 2010
North East Open Studios....
The Barn is full of boxes.
Twelve stacks on pallets, five layers on each pallet,
- with nine boxes on each layer.... 45 catalogues for NEOS in each box.
The good news is that already six full stacks have been distributed by a number of participants. I am really happy about the greater awareness and willingness to help.
23,000 catalogues so if you want one or some to distribute, you are welcome to come and get them from me or any of the other distribution points.
Go to www.northeastopenstudios.co.uk for more details or call me..
01467 643569
I am preparing the work for my NEOS event and will look forward to meeting folk when I am all tidy and ready...
Twelve stacks on pallets, five layers on each pallet,
- with nine boxes on each layer.... 45 catalogues for NEOS in each box.
The good news is that already six full stacks have been distributed by a number of participants. I am really happy about the greater awareness and willingness to help.
23,000 catalogues so if you want one or some to distribute, you are welcome to come and get them from me or any of the other distribution points.
Go to www.northeastopenstudios.co.uk for more details or call me..
01467 643569
I am preparing the work for my NEOS event and will look forward to meeting folk when I am all tidy and ready...
Monday, 12 July 2010
Planning Greece 2011
The Tenth trip to Zykynthos - Greece with Chris Forsey as co-Tutor, is now black inked in the calender. Two weeks from the 19th May - 2nd of June. Chris has all the information on his website or call either of us for more details.
Chris 01306 742976 Susie 01467 643569
We will stay at the Panoramas Studios where we have always been made so welcome.
Now lets get on and enjoy 2010.
The Sun is shining.
Chris 01306 742976 Susie 01467 643569
We will stay at the Panoramas Studios where we have always been made so welcome.
Now lets get on and enjoy 2010.
The Sun is shining.
Saturday, 16 January 2010
New Year 2010
Classes started this week with a few folk missing due to the icy roads.
A couple of spaces on tuesday evening and wednesday pm if anyone out there fancies
an insight into drawing and painting.
I am going to work though some techniques which could have been learnt at junior school
but hope to give them a grown up twist. Actually find that a lot of things we do are worked with in playgroups, which is one of the problems... they are fun and are rejected for not being serious enough. Such a shame as these can be the foundation to good painting.
This week we make scratcher boards (popular in the 70's) - a technique used with incredible effect by John Byrne.
A couple of spaces on tuesday evening and wednesday pm if anyone out there fancies
an insight into drawing and painting.
I am going to work though some techniques which could have been learnt at junior school
but hope to give them a grown up twist. Actually find that a lot of things we do are worked with in playgroups, which is one of the problems... they are fun and are rejected for not being serious enough. Such a shame as these can be the foundation to good painting.
This week we make scratcher boards (popular in the 70's) - a technique used with incredible effect by John Byrne.
Friday, 27 November 2009
Christmas Exhibitions 2009
This year I am delighted to have work showning at Heinzel Gallery Aberdeen, Tolquhon Gallery near Tarves, Larks Gallery in Ballater and opening on Thursday 3rd December - Bridge View Aberdeen.
The Exhibition in Petrofax building overlooking the Torry Bridge is titled 'Neos@Christmas - so there will be a good variety of works 2D and 3D.. with ceramics, jewellery and furniature.
Classes at Mill Farm have been well attended but if you are interested there are a couple of places. One on tuesday evening and one wednesday pm. 01467 643569.
I Have just started attending a life class in Aberdeen on wednesday evenings. George Collier has set up a lovely atmospheric studio for drawing. It is worth the drive into town. AtellierCollier if you are interested - £12 a session.
The Exhibition in Petrofax building overlooking the Torry Bridge is titled 'Neos@Christmas - so there will be a good variety of works 2D and 3D.. with ceramics, jewellery and furniature.
Classes at Mill Farm have been well attended but if you are interested there are a couple of places. One on tuesday evening and one wednesday pm. 01467 643569.
I Have just started attending a life class in Aberdeen on wednesday evenings. George Collier has set up a lovely atmospheric studio for drawing. It is worth the drive into town. AtellierCollier if you are interested - £12 a session.
Wednesday, 9 September 2009
Open Studios Sept 2009
This year was full of highs and lows.
We had the hightest visitor numbers of any venue, I think - with 1200.
That is 500 more visitors than last year. Everyone participating at Mill Farm was there to discuss thier work for a large part of the event. Anne Thomas helped over 30 people to design, cut and print a lino cut. There was felt making, painting demos (thanks Chris - and me!) and illustration work. Gabi and Phil as always gave their full attention to everyone who came along. Magnhild though famous for her fused glass jewellery, earns exstra fame for her waffles, the smell of them cooking is now NEOS for me.
But through it all we knew that Jenny Beattie was critically ill. We kept a possitive stance and her work was so much admired. She painted with such passion, and her work visibly grew in depth and quality each year that she exhibited. I will dedicate next years show at Mill Farm to her.
The preparations were all consuming, the juggling of family (arrived on the Tuesday before opening), artists and makers (arrived when they felt like it!) - it is the most testing of my skills. Give me a pile of paper, brushes and paint and I will cunjure up some 2D miracle (well sometimes). People are rewarding and vexing and I have chosen the numbers and the activity, it is thrilling what we achieve.. but it does stretch my elastic.
Who ever implied Art could be recreation?
During 2008 for the NEOS ten days we had over 700 visitors.
Now was in the calm before the storm, now is all calm again.
We had the hightest visitor numbers of any venue, I think - with 1200.
That is 500 more visitors than last year. Everyone participating at Mill Farm was there to discuss thier work for a large part of the event. Anne Thomas helped over 30 people to design, cut and print a lino cut. There was felt making, painting demos (thanks Chris - and me!) and illustration work. Gabi and Phil as always gave their full attention to everyone who came along. Magnhild though famous for her fused glass jewellery, earns exstra fame for her waffles, the smell of them cooking is now NEOS for me.
But through it all we knew that Jenny Beattie was critically ill. We kept a possitive stance and her work was so much admired. She painted with such passion, and her work visibly grew in depth and quality each year that she exhibited. I will dedicate next years show at Mill Farm to her.
The preparations were all consuming, the juggling of family (arrived on the Tuesday before opening), artists and makers (arrived when they felt like it!) - it is the most testing of my skills. Give me a pile of paper, brushes and paint and I will cunjure up some 2D miracle (well sometimes). People are rewarding and vexing and I have chosen the numbers and the activity, it is thrilling what we achieve.. but it does stretch my elastic.
Who ever implied Art could be recreation?
During 2008 for the NEOS ten days we had over 700 visitors.
Now was in the calm before the storm, now is all calm again.
Sunday, 16 August 2009
RSW Exhibition 2009
It is a relief and pleasure to get two works into the RSW annual show.
I will look forward to seeing my work hanging in the exhibition at Forfar which is on until the 12th September. The opportunity to view work as others see it and alongside different artists is one of the main drivers to submit to these open shows, but the competition is very stiff.. chuffed to be accepted.
There is a lot to do at the moment getting NEOS catalogues out to all the distribution points and area reps. Not to mention clearing out my space and making it hospitiable for the twelve other artists and makers coming here for the NEOS week.
It is exciting planning and working with all the different people.
I will look forward to seeing my work hanging in the exhibition at Forfar which is on until the 12th September. The opportunity to view work as others see it and alongside different artists is one of the main drivers to submit to these open shows, but the competition is very stiff.. chuffed to be accepted.
There is a lot to do at the moment getting NEOS catalogues out to all the distribution points and area reps. Not to mention clearing out my space and making it hospitiable for the twelve other artists and makers coming here for the NEOS week.
It is exciting planning and working with all the different people.
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