We are all now reluctantly becoming used to uncertainty in our lives; a salutary lesson perhaps for many of us! So, the best-laid schemes o’ Mice an’ EDAG gang a-gley, yet again; we will not be returning to our Thursday meetings on the 13th. We are hopeful for the 20th – but, who knows!

We have all been saddened to learn of the devastation wreaked at Haddo Country Park by the weekend’s storm; a huge number of trees blown down and so much damage done that will take a long while to repair. Inevitably this means we are not able to hold our exhibition on Sunday. Everyone had been…

Weekly meetings resumed some while ago and those members who have been able to return have enjoyed the inspiration and feedback which has been missing this last while. Some of us have not been happy to return while there is still a requirement to wear a mask during the sessions, and we look forward to…

Finally, we are able to announce that Ellon and District Art Group is able to meet again in person. Hooray! Our first meeting will be on Thursday September 9th, in the Kirk Centre from 10.30 – 1.30. We need to put in the usual Covid safety precautions, and this will all be explained at the…

The weather was kind to us last week for our summer get together. Ten or so of us were able to make it along to Ellon Castle Gardens for a morning of socialising and a little sketching. We all thoroughly enjoyed meeting up and are anticipating that it won’t be long before we can re…

After a few weeks of meeting up by the river in Ellon, the group is taking it’s summer break. We are planning an outing to Ellon Castle Gardens in August; hopefully the weather will oblige and we will enjoy a social gathering, with the opportunity to do some painting and sketching in these very pleasant…

Relaxation of Covid restrictions and a spot of decent weather has allowed us to return to our outdoor gatherings down by the river in Ellon. We are planning to continue these throughout June, and then take a break in July, though we hope to have a summer outing [date and venue yet to be arranged].…

In our recent on line meetings we have looked at various styles and types of painting, illustrating our thoughts with examples from both renowned artists and our own efforts. We discussed the use of light and dark to emphasise and create drama and there are many examples of this in classical art, but we also…