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PLEASE VISIT US REGULARLY AND REMEMBER TO SEND US YOUR PICTURES, COMMENTS AND REVIEWS.
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LATEST NEWS!
NEWSFLASH 25 MARCH 2021- Hi Everybody
I have got most members renewing their membership but there are a few outstanding. Please ensure you are up to date.
The 'Childrens Art Competition' has only a few more days to run so if a member of your family wants to enter please send them to me asap.
Jackie would like more entries in the Spring Exhibition please, go to the EXHIBITIONS page to see all the entries so far and details of how to enter.
Cheers
Rosemary Gowland
I have got most members renewing their membership but there are a few outstanding. Please ensure you are up to date.
The 'Childrens Art Competition' has only a few more days to run so if a member of your family wants to enter please send them to me asap.
Jackie would like more entries in the Spring Exhibition please, go to the EXHIBITIONS page to see all the entries so far and details of how to enter.
Cheers
Rosemary Gowland
1. NEW GSA ONLINE EXHIBITION LAUNCHED ON 1ST MARCH 2021
Send in your latest work to Exhibit here for free. Let members share the amazing work done by members during the Covid long lockdown. You will also have the opportunity to sell your work if you wish. Open to ALL members, Associates and Full.
For All Rules and Details please go to our 'EXHIBITIONS' page.
2. GSA OPEN ART CHILDREN'S COMPETITION ALSO LAUNCHED 1ST MARCH 2021
The GSA is holding an Art Competition with prizes for young relatives of GSA Members.
For full details please go to the 'COMPETITIONS' page
Maybe see below for some ideas form Nature in Art?
The GSA is holding an Art Competition with prizes for young relatives of GSA Members.
For full details please go to the 'COMPETITIONS' page
Maybe see below for some ideas form Nature in Art?
3. NEWS from NATURE IN ART.
Good Morning All,
Happy First day of Spring! Days are getting longer and warmer, buds are on the trees and flowers are starting to bloom. There is hope.
At Nature in Art we are surrounded by beautiful daffodils- so many different varieties. It is lovely.
Here are a few facts about daffodils:
• They were brought to Britain by the Romans because they thought they had healing problems. (Daffodils do not have healing properties, in fact they can irritate the skin).
• They are named after a Greek myth - Narcissus.
• They are the birth flower for March.
• You should always present daffodils in a bunch - this brings happiness. A single daffodil is said to bring misfortune.
• They are the National Flower of Wales.
I have added photos of the Daffodils at Nature in Art on the Dare to Dabble Page. https://natureinart.org.uk/young-people-at-nature-in-art/dare-to-dabble/
Thank you to everyone who has sent in their Lily entry. It is lovely to see so many different ideas. I am really glad that I do not have to judge the competition. There is still time to enter your Lily masterpiece. The deadline is 3rd April so get out your art supplies and start creating :)
We want you to create a lily/lilies.
You could paint, draw, carve, sew, bake, mould, etc using whatever materials you have available.
When you have finished take a photo of your masterpiece and email it to me at education@natureinart.org.uk.Please give your work a title and tell me what materials you used and your name/pseudonym.Entries will be judged by Simon (director of the museum) and Natasha (a sculptor).*Remember that are lots of different types of Lilies - Water Lily, Calla Lily, Peace Lily, based on Monet's Water lily painting etc. If you are looking for inspiration feel free to send me an email and I will try to help you.
** By sending me a photo of your work you are giving us permission to put the photo on the website (if you are not happy with this please let me know and I will not add it to the gallery).
We are very fortunate to have the opportunity to work with members of GSA (Gloucestershire Society of Artists). They are an amazing group of artists who have been busy working on their paintings, embroidery, sculptures etc, and are sharing their talents in an online exhibition. Please visit their website to see their work and information about the group. It is definitely worth a look!
https://www.gloucestershiresocietyartists.co.uk/
We hope to see you all soon. Until then stay safe, keep crafting and enjoy the beauty mother nature has to offer.
Have an amazing weekend.
From Catherine
and Nature in Art Team.
Happy First day of Spring! Days are getting longer and warmer, buds are on the trees and flowers are starting to bloom. There is hope.
At Nature in Art we are surrounded by beautiful daffodils- so many different varieties. It is lovely.
Here are a few facts about daffodils:
• They were brought to Britain by the Romans because they thought they had healing problems. (Daffodils do not have healing properties, in fact they can irritate the skin).
• They are named after a Greek myth - Narcissus.
• They are the birth flower for March.
• You should always present daffodils in a bunch - this brings happiness. A single daffodil is said to bring misfortune.
• They are the National Flower of Wales.
I have added photos of the Daffodils at Nature in Art on the Dare to Dabble Page. https://natureinart.org.uk/young-people-at-nature-in-art/dare-to-dabble/
Thank you to everyone who has sent in their Lily entry. It is lovely to see so many different ideas. I am really glad that I do not have to judge the competition. There is still time to enter your Lily masterpiece. The deadline is 3rd April so get out your art supplies and start creating :)
We want you to create a lily/lilies.
You could paint, draw, carve, sew, bake, mould, etc using whatever materials you have available.
When you have finished take a photo of your masterpiece and email it to me at education@natureinart.org.uk.Please give your work a title and tell me what materials you used and your name/pseudonym.Entries will be judged by Simon (director of the museum) and Natasha (a sculptor).*Remember that are lots of different types of Lilies - Water Lily, Calla Lily, Peace Lily, based on Monet's Water lily painting etc. If you are looking for inspiration feel free to send me an email and I will try to help you.
** By sending me a photo of your work you are giving us permission to put the photo on the website (if you are not happy with this please let me know and I will not add it to the gallery).
We are very fortunate to have the opportunity to work with members of GSA (Gloucestershire Society of Artists). They are an amazing group of artists who have been busy working on their paintings, embroidery, sculptures etc, and are sharing their talents in an online exhibition. Please visit their website to see their work and information about the group. It is definitely worth a look!
https://www.gloucestershiresocietyartists.co.uk/
We hope to see you all soon. Until then stay safe, keep crafting and enjoy the beauty mother nature has to offer.
Have an amazing weekend.
From Catherine
and Nature in Art Team.
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Ideas for Natural paint Brushes. Egg Shell Heart Painting with Berries
GSA CHRISTMAS CARD COMPETITION - PRIZEWINNERS!
- First Prize went to Jackie Herbert for her oil painting “The Unexpected Guest”.
- Second Prize went to Caroline Hope for her Watercolour ‘Winter Wanderer’.
- Highly Commended goes to Vivien Townsend for her mixed media piece “Christmas Lights of Hope”
For pictures and details please go to the Competitions page
- First Prize went to Jackie Herbert for her oil painting “The Unexpected Guest”.
- Second Prize went to Caroline Hope for her Watercolour ‘Winter Wanderer’.
- Highly Commended goes to Vivien Townsend for her mixed media piece “Christmas Lights of Hope”
For pictures and details please go to the Competitions page
GSA 2020 PAINTING DAYS - REVIEWS
GSA Painting Day at Mallards Pike on Monday 19th October.
Well done those who turned up and found their way there despite road closures!
Again the weather was kind and the day most enjoyable. What a beautiful spot and the Autumn colours were amazing.
Well done those who turned up and found their way there despite road closures!
Again the weather was kind and the day most enjoyable. What a beautiful spot and the Autumn colours were amazing.
GSA Painting Day at Saul Junction on Monday the 5th October
Four stalwarts came to Saul Junction after a dreadful weekend of rain beforehand. Luckily the rain held off all morning and the sun shone for a while. Lovely to chat, catch up and work close to each other (only 2 metres close of course!)
A good venue with parking and toilets and some good sketching done before the rain finally arrived just in time for lunch! Please send me some of your finished work.
Four stalwarts came to Saul Junction after a dreadful weekend of rain beforehand. Luckily the rain held off all morning and the sun shone for a while. Lovely to chat, catch up and work close to each other (only 2 metres close of course!)
A good venue with parking and toilets and some good sketching done before the rain finally arrived just in time for lunch! Please send me some of your finished work.
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GSA Painting Day at in the 'Nature in Art' gardens on Monday 21st September.
Unfortunately only 4 people replied to my last email about painting days and 3 of us went to Nature in Art and had a lovely exclusive time in the Garden which volunteers are gradually improving. If anyone would like to spend time there again please contact me and I will arrange it. Rosemary Gowland. rosegow51@gmail.com Left: Neil Gow in the Nature in Art Garden with one of his amazing Wood carvings. Far Left: Rosemary Harvey painted 'Luscious Blackberries' |
Our first visit was to Prinknash Abbey Gardens on Monday 31st August and proved most enjoyable. The weather stayed fine, the choice of subject was excellent and the Cafe much appreciated.
Here below are some pictures of a lovely day with pictures and work by Sue Trickey and Jenny Smith.
Here below are some pictures of a lovely day with pictures and work by Sue Trickey and Jenny Smith.
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GSA STUDIO EVENINGS AND ACTIVITIES.
THE BAD NEWS WAS THAT SADLY, DUE TO CORONOVIRUS ALL STUDIO EVENINGS HAD TO BE POSTPONED OR CANCELLED. THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT MOST SPEAKERS ARE HAPPY TO COME LATER THIS YEAR YEAR!
All our Studio Evenings are normally held in the Education Centre at ‘Nature in Art', Twigworth, Gloucester, GL2 9PA, on the third Monday of every month. The Nature in Art Education Centre is in the garden to the left of the main house close to the car park, the side gate from the car park into the garden will be open for Studio Evenings. Please arrive around 7.00 pm for a prompt 7.30 pm start (after GSA announcements at 7.15), the session will conclude at around 9.30 pm. Refreshments will be served, a raffle will be held, and all members and their guests (guests asked for a modest £3 contribution) are most welcome.
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Jackie at ............ jackieherbert51@gmail.com