I was walking in the woods one sunny April morning, when I came across these beautiful bluebells under a row of beech trees. I went home and painted them straight away before they faded. from my memory.

Under the instruction of artist and tutor, Katherine Cowie, many members of the group recently enjoyed a mixed media workshop. The session was deemed a great success and we are planning more workshops in the coming weeks.

My seascapes are influenced by an artist who I have done a couple of workshops with. I normally use what’s in my imagination rather than follow a photo; for some reason, I find this easier. This is an acrylic painting using anything at hand for applying the paint rather than using a brush.

Glengirnock, on the edge of the Cairngorms, is a quiet, unfrequented place, in contrast to it’s often overcrowded neighbour, Glenmuick. The little used track wends its way close to the burn up to the top of the glen, passing several disused cottages and the now abandoned Bovalgi farmhouse. Here, it opens out to reveal wonderful…

This year, for the first time, we have produced a calendar, each month featuring a painting by one of our members. January The artist says the painting, in acrylic, is of Selva Gardena in the Italian Dolomites. There was still snow there in early June. It is one of her favourite areas where she spent…

2024 sessions finished with a delicious festive Christmas lunch at the Buchan hotel. With several new members to get to know, it was an excellent opportunity for socialising. The 2025 sessions begin on Thursday 9th January, when, weather permitting, we’ll be meeting as usual in the Kirk Centre at 10.30, when we look forward to…

After fears that autumn storms might, once again, ruin the exhibition, we were delighted that everything came together and we were able to show off our work at the Pheasantry. The rapidly deteriorating weather did necessitate an earlier than planned closing, but the number of visitors attending on the first two days ensured a reward…

It’s always a pleasure walking in the beautiful grounds at Haddo, so, why not have a double dose of inspiration and come along to see our art on display, chat, be inspired, maybe think about joining the group and fulfilling your creative potential. We hope to see you there !