Thursday 16 October 2014

Water colour workshop with Ian Mitchell

Water colour session  with artist and illustrator, Ian Mitchell


We had another lovely group of people attending yesterday's morning water colour workshop with Ian Mitchell, they tackled landscapes very successfully.

















It was interesting to have cameraman Chris in the gallery, filming Ian at work. I think everyone was so absorbed with their painting, they quite forgot he was there!


The Next water-colour workshop with Ian, will be on Wednesday 10th December 2014 at 10.30am. Cost £12.00.  For booking and information contact, Gillian, 
telephone 0116 222 7886 
or e.mail: customerservice@westend-gallery.co.uk






Tuesday 14 October 2014

Shedding- An Exhibition of Art by Five Distinctive Artists

SHEDDING an exhibition by five distinctive artists, to celebrate their achievements and showcase a wide range of work. 

In May 2014, six mature students, Penny Ford, Annie O'Connor, Angie Packer, Jo Parker and Harriet Walker, completed their final year of their Foundation Degree in Art and Design at De Montfort University, Leicester
This eclectic group of artists forged a special bond during the three year course, working together to develop their love of art.They all achieved distinction in their chosen media -photography, ceramics, collage, film, painting and textiles - and now have created this exhibition to enable the individual artists to share their own experiences with the wider world, hoping to inspire others to take up the challenge and join the adventure.

Annie O'Conner says, " Shedding is a celebration of the achievements of all the students on the course and showcases the wide range of work we produced over the past two years.W'ed love it if you would be part of our journey."

Sunshine on Sheddings











The Preview evening was well supported and saw the gallery full of interested folk sharing in 'the achievements and art adventure. Our thanks to all involved and our very best wishes to all five artists as you continue  through the many experiences you will meet on this journey.  


Artist Angie Packer talks to guests beside her striking images .


Artists Annie O' Conner, Jo Parker and Harriet Walker chat with guest in front of Annie's inspiring prints.


Artist Penny Ford discusses her textural, mixed media trio.

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