South Wales Art Society

Don’t forget your tickets for the 19th June Celebration.

Irene.Read — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:43:50 +0000

Tickets are available for the 125th Anniversary Celebration of the founding of the South Wales Art Society. Don’t miss the buffet of world foods, the Pinnow Quartet to entertain us and a free raffle with art token prizes and best of all good company to share the festivities. The chance to chat not always available at regular meetings. Festivities begin at 7-00pm for a 7-30 start of the meal. Bring what you enjoy to drink. More information available in the Celebration section of the News page. Cost of a ticket £17-50p per head.

Watercolour Demonstration by Terry Harrison – 27th June 2012

Irene.Read — Fri, 11 May 2012 19:02:56 +0000

On Wednesday 27th June at Gartholwg Lifelong Learning Centre in St Illtyds Road, Church Village there will be a demonstration by Terry Harrison of two watercolour paintings. Event starts at 7pm, doors open 6.45. Tickets, costing £4 includes, tea/coffee.
Any support would be very much appreciated.
Information/tickets please ring Pat 07791190861. Many thanks. Pat

Critique -1st May 2012 by Robert McPartland

Irene.Read — Fri, 04 May 2012 18:44:03 +0000

A high standard of entries posed Robert McPartland a difficult task.

The eventual winner ,Arnold Lowrey, is seen here accepting his critique prize.

Barry Watkin F.R.S.A. – Exhibition and Raffle

Irene.Read — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:37:31 +0000

The Norwegian Church, Cardiff Bay, will be the venue for Barry’s exhibition of Landscapes, created using Pastels, between 22nd and 27th May 2012. Barry has kindly donated one of his paintings for the raffle; funds from which will be in aid of The South Wales Art Society. Opening times are 10-00am to 06-00pm Tuesday to Saturday and 10-00am to 04-00pm on Sunday.

Doug Eaton Demonstration

Irene.Read — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:00:53 +0000

Doug Eaton draws much of his inspiration from the beautiful area around The Forest of Dean. He used a photograph of a pathway leading into a wooded area as his stimulus for the acrylic painting he produced for the SWAS demonstration. Describing his style of painting as a series of “extremes” Doug used “mark making” as his fundamental method of application of paint, sketching with paint and blocking in with large shapes. One aspect of his extreme approach is to use non-naturalistic colours so we were treated to a demonstration of bright, vibrant colours applied with large brushes; almost a world of make believe. The drama in his paintings, a contrast to his relaxed presentation, is not planned but created spontaneously as he works. The result was a painting with not just a main focus but an image designed with interest in many sections of the canvas.

Jan Robinson: “‘Doug demonstrated exciting results from the use of bold lines, shapes and hot and cold colours combined to produce an evocative image of the Forest of Dean. Although, he didn’t finish his work on the night, Doug has promised to take a few photos for us as he finishes the paintings..”

Nature in Art, Wallsworth Hall, Gloucester

Irene.Read — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:35:55 +0000

An outing organised by Tony Batey to visit the Nature in Art exhibition will leave from a Whitchurch collection point on 16th June 2012, at 10-30 and return at 16-00. Tickets are approximately £13-50. Tony will be available to collect money at the Tuesday night society meetings.

125th Anniversary Celebration 19th June 2012

Irene.Read — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:34:36 +0000

To celebrate the successful continuation of the South Wales Art Society, for 125 years, the committee have planned a buffet meal in the usual SWAS meeting venue. It is to be held on Tuesday the 19th June 2012 at the Heath Citizens Community Centre, off King George Vth Drive, CF14 4EP, from 7-00 pm to 10-00 pm. The committee is pleased that The Pinnow Quartet , based in Cardiff, will be providing light music throughout the evening. In addition to the buffet meal the ticket price, of £17-50 ,includes a free raffle for a prize of an Art Material Voucher for £5; £10 and £15. It is suggested that everyone bring their own choice of liquid refreshment.

TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE at each Tuesday evening meeting from Irene – cash or cheque please.

If you wish for more information please fill in the contact form, Thank you.

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Waterloo Gardens Exhibition Site

Irene.Read — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:53:38 +0000

Cardiff Tea House offers exhibition space.

Calling All Artists!!

Exhibiting in 2012
“Why exhibit with us? You get full exclusivity with your artwork for a whole month. Your work will typically be seen by an average of 5000 people in that month. We take lower comission than most other galleries, and we donate this to a charity of your choosing. If you are interested you can download a proposal form from the ‘Art at the Teahouse’ page. We look forward to showing your work off!!”

www.waterlootea.com

Tim Fisher Pastels Demonstration

Irene.Read — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:08:25 +0000

Jan Robinson - “Tim Fisher gave new perspectives on ‘blocking in’ using Indian or acrylic inks, before applying pastels. This system of blocking in gave the overall finished effect of the
demo painting of a cohesive vibrancy. He also gave some great hints great in painting with pastels including ‘rolling out’ sharpened pastes in painting branches.”

Tongwynlais Art Display 23rd – 28th April

Irene.Read — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:58:05 +0000

Ian Coles is presenting a display of his work at the Village Hall Tongwynlais

from Monday, the 23rd to Saturday, the 28th April, 2012.

Opening Times : 10.00 to 16.00 Monday to Thursday, Inc.

10.00 to 19.00 Friday and Saturday

Drawings and paintings will be available for sale.

Free entry.