Composition and Simplification

Our Wednesday. June 8th Dupont class lecture  with Caroline Marsland covered composition and simplification. It was an excellent class for all levels of artist. Some of the main points she covered were as followed: Decide early on what it is you wish to express in your picture and centre your design around this. Paint with … Read more

Hashim Akib Demonstration Review

Recently a number of Dupont members attended an acrylic painting demonstration by well known artist Hashim Akib. Demonstration in Acrylics by Hashim Akib at St Helen’s Hall, Hangleton August 22nd 2015 Hashim Akib commenced the demonstration by showing us his preferred paints. He uses Daler Rowney System 3, heavy body colours from large tubes, which … Read more

Painting In the Garden

A few brave souls joined Judy Alexander in her back garden for an afternoon of painting. With all of the spring flowers in bloom, it was a chance to hone ones skills with plein aire painting. The cakes and tea were welcomed after  as the wind was brisk and cool.