Drawing Marie-Jo on Monday morning...

We had a blast - look at the pictures of the short poses:

And then the results of the long pose:

Amazing isn't it?!! Coming Monday Pim takes you outside for some open-air drawing and 27 April, Marie-Jo is back for another session!

Aquarelle - Tuesday 7 April from 2 - 4.30pm with Cathie

 

Rusty Rope with complicated knots by Liz

Last week yours truly was way to busy with the expo 'Forces of Nature' in Valbonne, and the lovely Cathie took over! She combined a class in her own specialty 'salt' with the subject eggs and the results are amazing!

 Edith's egg number 1...

And then the masterpiece!! 

Great work, also by Edith. 2 eggs are done with salt & one just using candle wax

Christine brought a full box of eggs and did this lovely portrait of them. I am told that she will add a knife and a fork and use salt... So more coming next time!

 

Avril has done a very good job with her egg-painting! It is clear that she's found the right colour-combinations and how to show the light without making the eggs too shiny.

 Christine also worked a bit more on the still life with the bowl of berries. 

Now deliberating about a background... more later!

And last but by no means least, Edith's pantomime girl! The eyes... the sadness is so true, also without the black tears. Fantastic work!

EXHIBITION 'FORCES OF NATURE'

Until 19 April, Marina Kulik and sculptor and Land Artist Sally Ducrow,

exhibit in their regular spot, the Salle St Esprit in Valbonne: 'FORCES OF NATURE'

If you haven't been to the vernissage, we invite you to pass by and have a look, it is really something else, all work is related to those strong forces of nature, like Motherly love, survival, development, and also the force of DNA, or the attraction of black holes.  We're open every day from 10.30 - 18.00 and you are very welcome to pop by and have a look!!

Portrait class on Monday - with Marina and Pim

Last Monday we had a day off (Easter) but the week before that, the live drawing group tried their hand at portrait drawing! Although that does not involve a full, naked body, it turned out to be quite difficult. Proportions are just as important in a face - and to achieve resemblance is a true challenge...

The last half hour Pim modelled for us, and I must say, that worked well! Of course he is a very good model, but also 'understanding' began to kick in... Here are some results:

Coming Monday, 13 April we're back to 'normal' with Marie-Jo modeling for us. Monday 20 April Pim takes a group outside to draw, always a wonderful thing - and preparation for the Spring Trip!

Aquarelle - Tuesdays from 2 - 4.30 with Marina

 Madalas, Mime, and Miscelaneous!

What a beautiful day it was last week Tuesday... Warm, sunny - that's what we signed up for here in the South. The work was very colourful - and varied. The last mandalas were finished:

Agnès 's view on her seasons. With a frog again! Why would that be? ☺

 

 Anna-Karin's butterfly takes shape - one more session and it will be perfect...

Liz's mandala now complete and even more spectacular with the 'curled' ends...well done!

Christine's bowl of fruit... already great looking!

Coming week a bit more dark & contrast and it will be perfect!

 Agnès's new project, based on our theme du jour 'pantomime'. As usual, an original take on things!

to be continued next time...

  Pantomime girl - by Edith. Not yet finished, but quite dramatic already!

 Edith started her little monkey a week ago - and it fits just right in the pantomime results... 

Only so much fluffier!

 Avril started the watercolour of a (her) hand, suggested by the stripes. I am ashamed to admit that I somehow didn't take a picture of her stunning waterlily with dewdrops! Next week...

 Coupla old brushes in the final stage... by Cathie. So well done - and we all know it was a struggle - but the kind you learn a lot of...

 Above and below a 'Pair', two old brushes. Unbelievably well done, I can't choose, they both make me happy. Fabulous!!!

 There's transparency for you! An amazing see-through still life by Sandra. Love it!

And this flamenco dancer is also from Sandra's hand. Not finished yet already looking so strong and moving! More later...

Invitation to 'The Layers of Time' by Alexander Mihaylovich

The Musée d'Art Classique de Mougins and Royal Mougins Golf & Resort invite you for cocktails on the occasion of the exhibition 'The Layers of Time' on the 11th of April at the Royal Mougins Golf & Resort.

19.00 - 19.30 Welcome cocktail
19.30 - 20.00 Exhibition opening
20.00 - 22.00 Guided tours by Alexander Mihaylovich

A part of the revenues will be donated to the Adrien Association, a non-profit organisation that aims to provide housing for seriously ill children in Cannes

Please confirm your presence to Sabine den Houdijker via info@creativecloudcompany.com

424 Allée du Roi
06250 Mougins
www.royalmougins.fr

Exhibition René Royon in Saint Raphaël

From 4 April until 30 May, Hangar member and important participant of Pim's abstract group René Royon shows his work in the Mairie d'honneur in Saint Raphaël!
The vernissage was on Friday 3 April - and it was very well visited:

 

René posing next to Pim and Lisa

Opening speech

You are all invited to visit and have a look at the paintings and sculptures of René Royon, and his colleagues of 'La Société Beaux Arts Maures Esterel' Jeannine Boden (sculptor), Emily David (painter), Jack Robart (aquarelliste)

The exhibition is open every day except Sunday, from 3 - 6pm.

the Adress: Mairie   d'Honneur

Villa des Asphodèles

1596 Avenue de Valescure

Saint Raphaël