Drawing Class - Pim de Jongh - 10/1/11

"A classic, horizontal still life composition"

Monday morning the participants of Pim's drawing class created drawings of one of Pim's fab white still lives:

They had to use simple led pencils and not too much contrast between the subject and its background was allowed. “Morandi-style”
Here's an impression of the work, created by Anton Dikken, Betty Schep, Brigitte Jansen, Joop Kulik, Joop van der Zon, Lucia Gualtieri, Marijke van Schijndel and Neville Moray:

Acrylics class - Pim de Jongh

Irene Olkonen working on an abstract version of Monet’s water lillies

Wednesday is Acrylics day with Pim. This is usually a very busy day. Once a month Pim has a special subject on the agenda. Other Wednesdays people work on what they like. The morning class was really full with people working on all sorts of different subjects. Some people started out on new projects while others continued on paintings they had started before Christmas.
The 8 people who were there after lunch found it to be quite a productive session. As you can see in the pictures...

Loes was working on a very colourful picture of some chickens. Sometimes it is easier to turn the canvas around to paint the details accurately.

Loes van Berkel and her chickens

Irene started her work on Monday evening – and had several comments on her picture. The other students were saying that it reminded them of an abstract version of Monets water lilies.
Rene had previously made a small geometric abstraction and decided to enlarge it. He quickly learnt that it is not always easy to enlarge a picture. There is still a lot of work to do before the picture is completed.

Rene Royon working on a large Geometric Abstraction

Lisa has been working on a picture from her fantasy. Even though everyone else really liked her work – Lisa herself wasn’t completely satisfied so she continued painting, scratching and working on the canvas.

Lisa Loheac working on an abstract – totally from her own fantasy

By Celina Schou

Sculpture class - by Christie Robinson

Christie’s sculpture classes have started up again! The Morning class (9.30 - 12.30) had Louise as a model today and as always a lot of good work was produced.

The afternoon class started their new sculpture year @2PM

Titia is working on a sculpture of her dog – not quite finished yet and it’s the details that take time!

Titia Buter and her dog

Atie is working on a Chinese lady – this is the second in a series.

Atie van der Wulp working on her Chinese lady

Ann is experimenting with more abstract work. She takes her inspiration for nature. In the first picture you see her working on an abstract version of a conch shell. Ann has previously worked on the subject of shells. Below it you see one of her pieces which she has finished off with a raku glaze.

Marit joined the class before Christmas and has done some abstract pieces in clay. Here you see her starting off with her latest piece.  

Marit Knutsen working on the wiring for an abstract piece that will be done in plaster

by Celina Schou 

New Storage Room!

Doesn't it look spectacular, efficient and professional...

a BIG thank you to Pim de Jongh and Hans van Wijngaarden!

Carina Linne – a coming artist

Resväskan, 60 x 60 cm by Carina Linne

Do you remember this picture ? It was painted by one of our members, called Carina Linne who used to attend Pim’s acrylic classes. (Presently she lives in Malta – but we hope to see her back soon).

This picture – “the suitcase”- is the first in a series of 3 pictures. The others are titled “the dance band” and ”Lillhärdal” (which is a small town in Sweden). Together with the music - '”Där björkarna susa”" by the Jailbird Singers they form the installation “Nostalgia”. (you can hear the music by clicking the following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsymKyHi-Io  )

Carina was one of 2037, who submitted their work for a place in a very prestigious exhibition in Sweden. She is one of only 131 who was accepted! Her installation will be on display at Liljevalchs spring exhibition from January 28th until march 27th 2011 in Stockholm. The Liljevalch art venue belongs to the City of Stockholm  and was opened back in 1916 as the first independent, public museum for contemporary art in Sweden. It is expected that her work will be viewed by some 50.000 visitors...

Congratulations Carina!

by Celina Schou

The Abstract class - Pim de Jongh

 The start of an abstract masterpiece by Michele de Laat

On Monday evenings, Pim de Jongh works with a group that tackles "The abstract". They are very motivated and did not take a break for Christmas – though a lot of the participants were away. Last Monday evening nearly everyone was there and they all agreed that it was nice to be back!

At the moment the class is working on really big canvases (130 x 162 cm). To finish something this size takes several lessons. Above you see the start of a masterpiece by Michele de Laat. There is still a lot of work to do before it is finished. Class members contribute with ideas for how to continue – and in the picture below you see Pim demonstrating how he would go on with some of the details. 

Sue Ellis and Michele de Laat listening to Pims suggestions

Posted by: Celina Schou

WE WISH YOU A STRESSLESS, CREATIVE AND INSPIRED NEW YEAR!

Aquarelle by Sandra Seymour-Dale