The Art Group meets every Wednesday
"1.30pm to 4.30pm"
at their new venue at the Recreation Hall, Portskewett.

 

ART DEMONSTRATION by RITA LAWRENCE

We were pleased to welcome a local artist to our Wednesday art class in Portskewett.

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Rita Lawrence gave us an interesting afternoon, she explained and demonstrated different art techniques, they included sketching and using watercolours.

I am sure we all learnt something from Rita’s visit and would like to thank her for coming.

 

 

Christmas 2009

Members brought goodies to an end of term tea party for our art group, although the Christmas dinner is in January.

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Ron Lapthorn painted the Robin at the art class

Water colour artist Vivien Bowman was born in Accrington, Lancashire, and from an early age her work was influenced by the open vistas and grandeur of the Lancashire moorlands and the nearby Pennines. She was particularly fascinated by rocks, strata and fossils she found around her.

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Photo: Vivien Bowman

Since moving to Chepstow about ten years ago, she has found new inspiration in the Monmouthshire countryside, in its ancient buildingf, in the River Wye and the nearby Severn and in the neighbouring Forest of Dean.

Living in the area she has developed an increasing appreciation of the surrounding flora, fungi and wildlife, which are reflected in her paintings.

Monnow Bridge, Monmouth watercolour by Vivien Bowman

As a consequence of her love of animals, Vivien often finds herself commissioned to create lifelike portraits of much-loved pets.

Building on her previous experience as a lecturer in further education, she now also runs painting courses at Chepstow Hospital, providing a therapy for people suffering from strokes and Parkinson's disease.

WE are very fortunate to have Vivien as a member of our Art group, providing her experience and help to members at our art classes, as all of our members do.

Caldicot U3A are very lucky to have so many talented members in their Art group.

 

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A watercolour by one of our artists of Newport Transporter Bridge and
John Duke the operator during the Bridge's Centenary Celebrations in 2006

Some of our artists are seen here posing for our pre exhibition photo for the press

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The Art group enjoying an after Christmas Lunch 2007