Artemis Artists Group

LOCAL ART SALE

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:18:00 +0100

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SERENITY

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:56:42 +0100

19ins BY 15ins ACRYLIC ON CANVAS

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TULIPS

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:34:32 +0100

Acrylic on canvas Turkish style

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POPPIES

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:06:56 +0200

16 X 12 ACRYLIC ON CANVAS

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Introduction to my work

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:58:10 +0200

I decided to start a blog in order to share my paintings and thoughts as a painter (for what they are worth), and as an opportunity to network with, and be inspired by, other artists. I am currently working on a couple of paintings for an open exhibition at a local gallery - results to be posted once completed.

In the meantime, as I have joined this group, I thought it only right to share a few photographs of my past paintings. Would love to hear what other people think about them (good, bad or indifferent!):

Melodie:

Opera:

Seaweed:

I hope that you find something of interest in the paintings - please feel free to visit my blog if you would like to see more http://ad-brant.blog.co.uk.

Now back to the paintbrushes...

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WHEN DOES A PHOTOGRAPH

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:27:13 +0200

BECOME A STILL LIFE

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THEY SHALL NOT GROW OLD

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 18:38:50 +0200

12 X 15 ACRYLIC ON CANVAS. REMEMBERANCE DAY POPPIES SURMOUNTED BY ANGELS CAST IN PLASTER OF PARIS WW1 TRIBUTE MAY END UP IN LOCAL CHURCH.

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PURPLE MOUNTAIN MAJESTY

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 18:36:03 +0200

ACRYLIC ON CANVAS

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WHERE DO YOU HANG IT?

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:05:24 +0200

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METAL MAGIC

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:57:02 +0200

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The Dugong and Mermaid

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:37:39 +0200

This piece came about while generally browsing on the internet months ago, I stumbled upon an article about 'Strange Creatures'. One section showed a Dugong which I found facinating. One line of the text mentioned something along these lines: '...Years ago, sailors would often mistake the Dugong for a mermaid because of it's tail...!'

I had this concept a while ago but it didn't turn out well but came back to it randomly late yesterday evening and finished it just after midnight! It had taken me four hours, using watercolours and watercolour pencils and I also did the background on on sheet of sketcing paper and the Dugong and mermaid on another and stuck it the background sheet!

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Young Girl

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:48:32 +0200

A drawing of my Little man's older cousin, using Artist colouring pencils. Took me two days to complete.
(Hair's deliberately messy as it was a sunny, windy day!)

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Just the beginnings of sun sea sand

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:18:27 +0200

Just started n a very large canvas, beach and beach hut scene, rough sketch and paint so far, good fun though hope to finish it soon, several on the go at present -this is acrylic but i will probably use a mix of media including watercolour and oil pastels with the acrylic paint. To the right will be sea, left sand and the huts will be brightly painted

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GREY DAWN AT HOOKNOSE ROCK

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:39:37 +0200

ACRYLIC ON CANVAS

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Apologies to all that replied to scupting and recycling

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:04:32 +0200

Greetings,

Yes, yes, Apologies for not having been able to follow the tread '3D/sculptures and recycling' lately. I have a familly member guest/visit tomorrow and I have been tidying home big deal ever since I found out. So in between work and clearing there haven't been enough hours in the day. Ms Jenray, I visited some of your website, you have some wonderful work there..(more to follow +need to go back to it to look at every every every thing!).
After the week end, I will be able to go back to my normal self and will engage in a deeper conversation with each of you. You seem to be a very lovely group actually. I am glad I joined.
Thank you for your replies.
Looking forward to have time for time. With smiles and best wishes. Cat

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Sculpting and recycling

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:13:03 +0200

Greetings*

Does anyone play with 3D, sculpting..?

Does anyone make 3D sculptures from recycled items?

A curious Cat, with smiles. Thanks

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Greetings

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 09:32:20 +0200

Greetings to all,

My name is Cat. I have just joined your group. I am based in London and I am a professional artist and Arts and Crafts teacher. I work a lot from recycled items as well as drawings, paintings, mosaic and this and that too.
I am looking forwards to meet you all.
With smiles, Cat.

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Silver Birch Tree

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:46:32 +0200

Another painting done in oil painting class last week.

12" x 14" canvas board.

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Sunset

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:59:22 +0200

A triptych as requested by a couple for their kitchen.

Time taken: Six days
Using oil paints on three small, square canvases.

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What Art Do You Have On Your Wall and why?

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:33:54 +0200

What artwork or pictures, photos do you have on your walls? Are they from choice, habit or necessity? If necessity what would you put on your wall if money was no object? I'll try and post some pics of mine later on

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Portraits

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:17:45 +0200

Chyna has just posted a question about portrait painting and as a matter of interest on portrait painting, or drawing, whatever, I remember watching a programme some time ago about a very well known portrait painter I can't recall his name sorry but he painted a lot of celebrities, a painting he was attempting at the time was of a female celebrity, he just couldn't get this painting right and had to start again with a new canvas and initial sketches. It's comforting to know that even experienced highly accomplished professional artists make mistakes sometimes...

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Artemisart Themes For the The Month

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:14:47 +0200

If anyone is interested in creating something lovely instead of a competition we are running with a theme or themes for the month just to give a bit of inspiration really...so Kevins idea (thanks kev) was

Buildings and my two are Trees and Portraits (this could be human or animal)

Good practise

You may not want to do any of that which is fine, they are just ideas...so come on lets be having you, it's all very quiet on buk generally, wonder if lots of lucky people are away on holiday? I wish I was......

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Gifted!?

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:15:35 +0200

My oil painting teacher said that you needed to be gifted to paint faces/portraits in oil. (As she can with other mediums but not oil!) Is this true?

I know I have not tried and never will know until I do!

Also when doing faces, has those who have done draw them first onto the wet canvas then apply paint?

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WOUNDED KNEE MASSACRE

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:14:39 +0200

I rarely paint abstracts but this I had to do.

On December 29 1890 at Wounded Knee South Dakota The 7th cavalry of the United States Army, "BLUE AND YELLOW OF THE UNIFORM" supported by four artilery pieces surrounded a camp of the Lakota and Hunpapa Sioux. Their orders were to escort the Sioux to the railroad for transportation to Omaha Nebraska. The day before the Sioux had willingly agreed to surrender and go to the Pine Ridge agency. They were the last to do so.
The commander of the 7th had been ordered disarm them before proceeding. During the proceeure a deaf tribesman named Black Coyote could not hear the orders to give up his rifle. This set off a train of reaction that led to a scene of chaos and fighting between both sides.
By the time it was all over more than 300 men,women and children of the Lakota had been killed,"THE RED IS THEIR BLOOD". Twenty five soldiers also died, many from 'friendly' fire.
The bodies were left where they lay overnight, a heavy snow fall "WHITE" covered the bodies of the dead and froze to death the wounded. The next day the bodies were shoveled into a mass grave "BLACK EARTH".
This battle is noteworth, as it is the battle in which the most Medals of Honour have ever been awarded in the history of all wars in the United States. The Medal of Honour is the United States hghest award for bravery.
God bless America The Land of The Free.

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Theme for the Month?

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:50:33 +0200

I loved Alans idea (foxhat) of having themes or subjects instead of a competition, so how about we do have a theme or two a month, any ideas?

A note re recession......

I know that art materials are expensive, you could use photocopy paper for drawing, why not use the kids colouring pencils, or wax crayons and there is also the sample pots you get in diy shops, these are great for paintings! You might have a local scrap store which is great for collage materials etc, or even a freecycle group where people literally give things away if you can collect them. I know in my family times are tough as several have lost their jobs recently so buying art materials is a luxury.

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BLUE BOAT

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 17:53:25 +0200

ACRYLIC ON BLACK SLATE
ORIGINAL PICTURE ON PHOTOGRAPHY BLOG

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Snow Scene

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:31:47 +0200

Another two hour picture done in my Oil Painting class last week.

12" x 14" canvas board.

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Sennen Sea Shadow

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:44:16 +0200

This is my By The Sea idea

I think I darkened the photo a bit too much. It is much lighter than this.

The figure is my younger daughter. It was painted in acrylic from an old photo taken on Sennen beach in Cornwall.

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Tranquil Waters

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:38:21 +0200

My entry for the second Artemis Art competition: "By The Sea"

12" x 14" canvas board. Done with Oil paints.

(Not my original entry as I messed it up! And apologies for the quality of the photo!)

Artemis Artists Group

LOCAL ART SALE

SERENITY

TULIPS

POPPIES

Introduction to my work

WHEN DOES A PHOTOGRAPH

THEY SHALL NOT GROW OLD

PURPLE MOUNTAIN MAJESTY

WHERE DO YOU HANG IT?

METAL MAGIC

The Dugong and Mermaid

Young Girl

Just the beginnings of sun sea sand

GREY DAWN AT HOOKNOSE ROCK

Apologies to all that replied to scupting and recycling

Sculpting and recycling

*Greetings*

Silver Birch Tree

Sunset

What Art Do You Have On Your Wall and why?

Portraits

Artemisart Themes For the The Month

Gifted!?

WOUNDED KNEE MASSACRE

Theme for the Month?

BLUE BOAT

Snow Scene

Sennen Sea Shadow

Tranquil Waters

My sea painting

Greetings