I was always very impressed with the Christmas lights in Tarves. The scenic old square with illuminated trees was much better than most other small towns in the area. It still looks “Old Worldly”. I tried to include the shop and old phone box and added in the man and his dog as I often…

This painting is a tribute to the work of Canadian artist, Tom Thompson (1887 – 1917) who inspired the famous “Group of Seven” artists from Ontario. His depictions of forests, mountains and lakes show the beauty and remoteness of the Algonquin landscape and the wilderness beyond. The style of this painting resembles Cubism, where trees…

This year we have returned to our pre-Covid venue at the Kirk Centre in Ellon for the exhibition. In addition to the groups own art work, several other local crafts people had their work for sale:- pottery, woodcraft, candles, jewellery and painting. Visitors all seemed appreciative of what was on show, and the participants thoroughly…

I was inspired by Yellowstone National Park for this painting. Done in acrylic, I wanted to show the diversity and size of the environment

We are holding our annual exhibition on Friday 17 (10AM – 6PM) & Saturday 18 (10AM – 4.30PM) October, upstairs in the Kirk Centre (lift for disabled)  Free entry. Exhibits by group Members (most for sale) The exhibition includes:

A scene from the Lake District. Every painting holds a special memory for me as my landscapes are places I have visited. Experiencing the atmosphere of the location is crucial to me. I paint with acrylics and enjoy the versatility of the medium. Colour, tone and texture are all important in my detailed work.

I saw the photograph which was the inspiration for this painting in a magazine. I was drawn to the soft, dreamlike hues and long shadows and it made me think of Michaelmas, that time of year when nature is slowing down and preparing for a new beginning in the spring. As D H Lawrence’s poem,…

Members recently enjoyed an interesting demonstration from one of the group, on his very distinctive style of art. Working with a limited palette and using metallic paints, he creates intriguing and beautiful wildlife paintings. We are now coming to the end of the sessions until after the summer holidays. This Thursday we will meet for…