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Society
of Artists reviews of their works
Exhibiting last summer at the Scala
Hall, Brixham Society of Art have created a display of over
200 paintings by fifty local artists.
With all paintings
for sale, several within the opening hour were marked with sold
signs!
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| Many of the Society's artists have been
inspired by scenes of Brixham in the exhibition. Whilst a maritime
theme is apparent, generally the subject matter is wide ranging
including beautiful naturalistic interpretations of butterflies
and animals, to expressive paintings of flowers. |
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and use of media also offer a great deal of choice for those
wanting to find their favourite view or interpretation, with
the artists work divided into categories of watercolour , oil
and alternative media for the purposes of judging. Prior to
the doors being opened to the public a selection was made for
each category followed by a highly commended in each section,
although members of the public wandering around the exhibition
soon locate their personal favourites. |
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In the watercolour section
Peter Garratt was selected for his atmospheric view of Brixham
harbour whilst John Andre's more stylized use of the media attracted
the judge's attention. In oil, another view of the harbour gained
Mary Bradley the winning slot, whilst Gillian Baker's Sunset
Escape was highly commended. Finally for his unusual Calla Leaves
in the alternative media section David Cowell's digital painting
was proclaimed a winner, alongside more traditional acrylic,
pastels and mixed media, with Dianne Richards highly commended
for Heat Haze.
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President of the Society Marion
Turner was extremely pleased with the opening response and sales
of work and the comment book said, ‘Wonderful standard throughout,
hard to believe the pictures are by amateurs.' Indeed as Chairman
June Marshall explained the society has at present over 80 members
and many enjoy the demonstrations the group attend throughout
the year. |
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The benefits the Society
has to offer include watching the demonstrations given by professional
artists, enjoying exchanging views with fellow artist, and an
evening out once a month. Meeting on the third Thursday of every
month at Galmpton Primary School 7.30pm to 9.00pm, you can come
along as a visitor, entry £1, or speak to the Membership
Secretary, with a view to joining.
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