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About us..

 
 

The group was founded in 1969 by Barry Watkin, a distinguished artist well known in the UK and abroad for his instructional lectures, books, DVDs and television programmes with the purpose of encouraging local artists with proven talent or potential.

In doing that, it differs from most other local art groups in that its membership is limited to about 35 active artists, selected for their commitment and ability.  This has built and sustained the group's reputation for quality and ensures that its exhibitions are widely appreciated and well attended.

2022 Winter Exhibition Award Winners
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The winner of the Leisure Painter Award is
Brendan Smith  'Waiting for the Tide, Looe'
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The Lion of the Tribe of Judah
The winner of the Artist Award is
Alison Powell 'The Lion of the Tribe of Judah'
The winner of the Pullinger Prize is
Nava Ahmed 'The Believer's Faith'
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Nava Ahmed 'The Believer's Faith'
The winner of the Member's Vote for the 2022 Winter Exhibition Cover Competition
Caroline Webster 'Winter Solace'
Brendan working with watercolour
Thursday evening workshop with Gloria Shilling
Adebanji Saturday Workshop
Arstist's at work
Inhouse Demo by our very own artist Joe Norris
Adebanji Demo on how to measure out your chosen landscape
Saturday Workshop with Jamel Akib
Deborah Kreczmer busy painting her wonderful flowers
Our very own landscape artist
Paintings coming together on a Thursday evening workshop
A busy evening sketching with Ron Marsh
Box of tricks
Changing World
 
 

 

Throughout the year, members meet on Thursday evenings in order to paint, compare notes, encourage each other and develop their skills.  Occasionally a recognised professional is invited to convene an all day workshop to develop specific skills for the members.

Throughout the summer, members gather for plein air paintings in locations of scenic interest and in past years have enjoyed weekends away together in Rye, Canterbury Lewes, Arundel and Cookham in Berkshire.

Artist's Collection

Pure abstract painting by Jacqueline Wilson, entitled 'Changing World'

An array of interesting shapes, Colourful patterns, Pure energy and Cosmic flow.

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