A very interesting and unusual workshop featuring two artists (Sue Tait and Kate Hajducka) who specialise in traditional painting methods and materials was held at the club on Tuesday 19th April. The focus was on the use of natural pigments and binders which included hide glue, gesso, beeswax, oil and egg tempera. A demonstration of encaustic… Continue reading Encaustic and Traditional Painting Workshop
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Colin Joyce painting on show at Patchings Festival
Readers of The Artist and Leisure Painter magazines will be familiar with the annual Patchings Art Festival. This year, a marvellous work in oil titled “Towards the Harbour, Essaouira” by club member and watercolour tutor Colin Joyce has been accepted as an exhibit in The Artist Magazine category at this prestigious event. Many congratulations Colin.
Figure Drawing – Dates
Further to the website post of 27th January, figure drawing sessions will be held at the club on Tuesday evenings 12th April, 26th April 10th May and 24th May. Also Wednesday evenings 20th April, 4th May, 18th May and 1st June. A clothed model will be drawn by / from the attendees. Additional dates will be… Continue reading Figure Drawing – Dates
Marjory Sime Oil Painting Demonstration
Falkirk artist Marjory Sime gave a painting demonstration to club members on Tuesday of this week. The subject was a Spanish dancer in oils. She was confident of completing the painting within the allocated time and did so beautifully as you can see from the photographs. Marjory brought along some of her completed works… Continue reading Marjory Sime Oil Painting Demonstration
Painting for 133 Years
This week, (22nd March), marked 133 years since the creation of Dunfermline Art Club. Initially formed as Dunfermline Fine Art Association, the club has been in continuous existence since 22nd March 1883. There is a little bit more about this under the website “History” tab.
