June 12th 2014

Anyone can learn to paint – Chris Kinsey

This may be a big ask in some cases but we at Milton Malsor and Collingtree can always be relied upon to accept a challenge! We look forward to hearing what Chris has to say and show us and are excited by the prospect of having a picture to take home at the end of the evening maybe!

 
Display of Speaker's Art

Review of the Evening
What an enjoyable evening was had by all the members. Several of us were sceptical as we were deemed not to be particularly artistic but we needn't have worried. Chris was a brilliant teacher, used to complete novices and willing to praise even the slightest effort. We were presented with a greetings cad with a circle drawn on it and we finished with a gorgeous 'painting' of a wreath with roses, forget me nots and gypsophila adorning it. Our tools were cotton buds, cocktail sticks and damp sponges which proved to be most effective in transforming our acrylic paint into delightful flowers. Every card was different as members used different amounts of paint and pressure on their work. It is something that I personally will try again and I am sure others will too.

 
Paula's Card 

Competition: What a picture

A variety of paintings, drawings and photographs were submitted for the competition and the entries can be seen on the photograph.

 
Competition Entries 

Our President celebrated her latest significant birthday so she was presented with a cake to be shared by all members.

 
Brenda's Cake