As one of our longest serving, well liked and much admired members, it was entirely fitting that in 2017 Swan was awarded the Joy Barnes Trophy Award for her painting of a coastal landscape. This award, chosen by the committee, is for an outstanding work in our annual exhibition. Continue reading Swan Lennard-Payne. Profile for 2018
Painting Day at Milton on Stour. 2nd June
Sue Hardy writes: It was a really lovely relaxed painting day & I’m so sorry so many couldn’t come because it was a good one.
It would have been even better with more people but I did suspect it might be so with half-term making for other committments.
Most of us sketched – pencil, pen & watercolour. Continue reading Painting Day at Milton on Stour. 2nd June
James Budden Portrait Demonstration 12th April 2018
James Budden. A Practical Approach to Portraits, THURSDAY 12th April
2018, 2.30 P.M, Caryford Community Hall Continue reading James Budden Portrait Demonstration 12th April 2018
Offer of Frames from Joe Bleasdale
I have about 20 picture frames of various sizes wth glass and hardboard
or cardboard backing. They would be suitable for framing paintings in
pastel or watercolour. Would any BAS members be interested in
collecting them? Joe Bleasdale Little Orchard, Hardway Bruton BA10 0LN
tel. 01749812393
BAS 18th January. Tim Craven on Camden Town Group and AGM
Thur 18 Jan 2018 Following our well attended A.G.M. (46) at which our constitution was ratified and two new members elected onto our committee, Dorrie Peat and Arabella Beveridge. We had a TALK by: TIM CRAVEN
‘The Camden Town Group – the Foundation Stone of British Modern Art’
Continue reading BAS 18th January. Tim Craven on Camden Town Group and AGM
Painting Course with David Cuthbert at Dillington. 2-4 Feb
“Telling tales in pictures” A painting course with David Cuthbert.
This course to be held at Dillington House (near Ilminster) from Fri 2nd to Sun 4th February.
Finding a way to use memory, and to get imagination going – with reference to Goya, Picasso, Beckman, Kitaj, and Hockney.
Using drawing, collage, and mixed media.
Prices : resident £321 Non resident 215
To find out more and book a place call
Dillington House 01460 258648
Sue Edwards
James Russell – Ravilious a life in pictures. 7-12-2017
On Thursday 7th December the Bruton Art Society held its Christmas Party, at which new members were welcomed. We were also fortunate to receive an excellent lecture by James Russell on the work and life of the artist and designer Eric Ravilious. Ravilious was one of the most original and promising young artists in Britain in the 1930s. An official war artist in the Second World War his life was tragically cut short in a plane accident in 1942. Continue reading James Russell – Ravilious a life in pictures. 7-12-2017
Profile on Sue Hardy
On visiting Sue in her home for this profile I was greeted enthusiastically by her dog and the first picture that caught my eye was her painting of that dog. Pet portraits can often be disappointing but this one stands out as exceptional. It tells us so much not only about a much loved and loving pet, but also about Sue’s exceptional abilities as an artist. Continue reading Profile on Sue Hardy
Messums Tisbury SP3 6LW up to 26th Nov. JUDY PFAFF
For an unforgettable exhibition and for a visit to a gallery which really does compete with Hauser and Wirth as a stunning setting, a visit to Messums at Tisbury is a must. The current INSTALLATION is by the little known in England but famous in the USA 71 yr old JUDY PFAFF . Designed for this exhibition and this setting by her in the beautiful tithe barn and adjoining modern gallery the result is amazing. To give you a taste here are some images. For more details visit MESSUMS WILTSHIRE.COM Continue reading Messums Tisbury SP3 6LW up to 26th Nov. JUDY PFAFF
2017 Exhibition, See All The Images
Click on the page /menu heading to see 2017 Exhibition. All the images. With over two hundred works on display, this year’s exhibition is one we are proud of.
