Paul Andrew demonstrates nudes

Talented artist Paul Andrew visited Fish Hoek Art Society's monthly meet in November and demonstrated his fluid, delicately coloured style of painting nudes. Everyone was fascinated by his approach and was encouraged to go and try for themselves.

Paul was also selling copies of his book depicting a whole variety of styles and subjects - including some magnificent buildings - many revealing his years spent as an architect.

Alma Bing Trophy and End of Year Party

The Alma Bing Evening at Fish Hoek Art Society is a highlight of the artistic year in this part of the Cape Peninsula and it fell on Wednesday 28th November this year. It was held in the auditorium of Nerina Gardens. The evening was organised by hard-working committee members who laid out the works of art and kindly set up the auditorium prior to the event.

On this occasion an external judge awards handwritten certificates of merit for the best works of art submitted in various categories on that evening and this is followed by the awarding of the Alma Byng Trophy to the best overall artist in the Fish Hoek Art Society exhibiting at the annual event.

There were a large number of entries in the full range of media used by local artists which made judging hard for guest judge, Liz Velz – but with some judicious assistance from impartial fellow artists, she finally came up with a list of winners.

Prior to the all important announcements, she drew everyone's attention to the ones that didn't quite make the final choice and was most encouraging in her praise for the work produced in the Society.

  

Awards went to artists in the following categories:
Flowers/still life                     Cindy Bath
Miniatures                            Ann Zwets 

Seascapes/boats                 John Strickland

Landscapes                         Ian Lamond

Wildlife, birds, animals         Ann Zwets

Abstract                              Betty Salmon

Portraits/people                   Fiona Nichols

The trophy, awarded in the memory of keen Fish Hoek artist, Alma Byng, was won by Ian Lamond, pictured below holding the Trophy beside his exquisite drawing of dunes and beach.

And the winner is...



The evening continues with a buffet supper and drinks provided by members and the Society.

NEWSLETTER October/November 2012

PAST EVENTS

Tuesday 14 August at 2 pm – Tim Johnson held an excellent portrait workshop for the many members who attended. He was very patient with our efforts and gave us valuable advice, as well as helpful criticism.

Wednesday 22 August at 7 pm – The Hugh Murdoch trophy was won by John Strickland with his gorgeous ostriches.  John also came second with three geese, and Cindy won third place with her beautifully painted watering cans. Well done to both of you.  We did have a rather disappointing turnout this year but it was good to see a couple of our newer members bringing some very good work along.

Tuesday 11 September at 2 pm – Hans Zwets gave us a demonstration on how to make beautiful paper flowers, and helped those who came to the workshop to make one themselves.  Great fun (as well as a sticky finger or two) was had by all.

FUTURE EVENTS

Tuesday 18 September at 9.30 am – paint out to the Alpaca and Ostrich farm in Noordhoek. The farm is called Ohio and is on the right just past the Noordhoek farm village. Meet at the gate. Please contact John Strickland on 021 782-7337 for more information.

Wednesday 26 September at 7 pm – to round off the portrait talk and workshop a DVD - Rolf Harris’ Star Portraits - will be shown. For those interested in portraiture it is fascinating to see how differently the three artists in the film view their subject, and a lot can be learnt by watching their various techniques and approaches.

Tuesday 9 October at 2 pm – Mavis Foale will be giving a workshop on a silver and black technique.  Please come along and learn a new skill.

Tuesday 16 October at 9.30 am – A paint out at Kirstenbosch Gardens (free entry for senior citizens).  Cindy is at present negotiating on our behalf to allow us to take easels with us.

Wednesday 24 October at 7.00 pm

To be announced at the beginning of October.

Tuesday 13 November at 2 pm – A workshop to be given by well known artist and author Paul Andrew.  Paul practiced as an architect until 1993 when he turned to full time water colour painting. He has had two extremely successful one-man exhibitions a year since then at Constantia Village Studios, in February and September each year. He has also exhibited in London in 1995 and Nieu Bethesda in 1996. Paul is expert at developing different new watercolour techniques for particular landscapes' texture and form. This one is a must.

Tuesday 20 November at 9.30 am – paint out at the Clovelly Country Club.  Please meet at the entrance.

Wednesday 28 November at 7 pm

THE ALMA BYNG TROPHY COMPETITION

AND END OF YEAR PARTY

Categories

Seascapes, Boats, and Landscapes (please note the change);

Portraits/people; 

Flowers/still life; 

Abstract;

Animals/birds/wild life;

Sculpture;

Miniatures*:

*The RMS defines miniature solely by technique. At present the size limit is 6x 4½  inches – 15½ x 11½ cm inclusive of framing. Scale is limited to 2 inches (5 cm) or less for human heads or single objects. The Society's Aims are to Esteem, Protect and Practice the  traditional 16th Century art of miniature painting emphasizing the infinite patience needed for its fine techniques. Image size not to exceed 25 square inches.

Miniature Sculptures may not exceed 8 inches in any dimension including the base.

Up to three paintings per category per member – any medium

Paintings to be brought to the Hall between 6.30 and 7 pm

Work does not have to be framed but must be mounted

Please cover up the signature on your work

Please bring a small plate of snacks with you.

We will be serving wine, beer and fruit juice as well as tea/coffee.

We have submitted an article about the Society (and a couple of recent photos) for publication in the new art magazine S A Artist. It will be in the Oct/November issue so please keep a look out for it.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

To diarise:

Workshops  – The second Tuesday afternoon of the month at 2 pm. Unless told otherwise, please supply your own materials and paints, etc.

Paint-outs  – The third Tuesday morning of the month at 9.30 am

Evening Meetings  – The 4th Wednesday of the month. These meetings are held at 7pm unless otherwise indicated in the newsletter.

Workshops and monthly meetings are now being held in the

Nerina Gardens Hall – Recreation Road – Fish Hoek

To end:  

There's no retirement for an artist, it's your way of living so there's no end to it. 

Henry Moore  

NEWSLETTER August/September 2012

Although it has been a cold and rainy couple of months it has been well worth going through just to see how beautiful the gardens are now that they have had a lot of watering and we are nearing the warmer months.  Some species of aloes are blooming, daisies are flowering the minute the sun is out, and the various greens must surely inspire artists to pick up their brushes.  The whales have been sighted in the Bay and there have been quite a few dolphin schools around too.

Past Events

Wednesday 23 May at 7 pm – some very good work was exhibited at the drawing competition.  The winner was John Strickland and second place was shared by yours truly and Yvonne Currie.  Third place went to Val Parry.  Congratulations, and well done to all those who entered.

Tuesday 12 June at 2 pm – Mavis Foale gave a well attended workshop on acrylics. If you are not aware of Mavis’ excellent teaching skills it would be well worth your time to attend her next workshop.  She really does inspire artists to stretch their imaginations.

Wednesday 27 June at 7 pm – Philip Barlow gave an interesting talk on his life, art, and what inspired him to paint, but the evening was poorly attended due to the very bad weather.

Wednesday 25 July at 7.00 pm – Tim Johnson gave us a fascinating slide show and talk on how to go about painting a portrait.  His advice and knowledge of the subject were much appreciated by the large audience.

Future Events

Tuesday 14 August at 2 pm – Tim Johnson will be following up his talk on portraiture with a workshop. Please bring your own materials.  You may also bring a half finished portrait to work on. This should be a very useful workshop, so if you are able to come Tim will be able to give you a lot of help.

Tuesday 21 August at 9.30 am – a paint out at Kalkies in Kalk Bay or the Longbeach Mall if the weather is not conducive to working outside.

Wednesday 22 August at 7 pm

THE HUGH MURDOCH TROPHY EXHIBITION   

Theme – 3 of a kind

*    Up to three paintings per member – any medium

*    Paintings to be brought to the Hall between 6.30 and 7 pm

*    Work does not have to be framed but must be mounted

*    Please cover up the signature on your work

*    Please bring a small plate of snacks with you

Tuesday 11 September at 2 pm – Hans Zwets will be giving a workshop on making crepe paper flowers.  This will be a fun afternoon and the finished product is very pretty. Crepe paper, florist wire and tape will be provided at R 5.00 a person.  Please bring some scissors and glue with you.

Tuesday 18 September at 9.30 am – paint out to the Llama and Ostrich farm in Noordhoek.  Please contact John Strickland on 021 782-7337 for more information.

There is talk of FHAS, STAG and the Constantia Art Group joining up for paint outs, but we will keep you well informed if that comes to fruition.

Wednesday 26 September at 7 pm – to round off the Portrait talk and workshop a DVD - Rolf Harris’ Star Portraits - will be shown. For those interested in portraiture it is fascinating to see how differently three artists in the film view their subject, and a lot can be learnt by watching their various techniques and approaches.

I am happy to report that John Strickland’s beautiful sunflower painting raised R 800 at the Sunflower Foundation auction.  Well done John.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

To diarise:

Workshops  – The second Tuesday afternoon of the month at 2 pm. Unless told otherwise, please supply your own materials and paints, etc.

Paint-outs  – The third Tuesday morning of the month at 9.30 am

Evening Meetings  – The 4th Wednesday of the month. These meetings are held at 7pm unless otherwise indicated in the newsletter.

Workshops and monthly meetings are now being held in Nerina Gardens Hall – Recreation Road – Fish Hoek

Alex Johnston, who so ably does the publicity for the Society, is going in to hospital to have a second hip replacement. I am sure that you will all join me in wishing her well over the operation, and a very speedy recovery.

And to end:  To follow a dream you must first wake up!

 

NEWSLETTER May/June/July 2012

We are happily settled into our new home at Nerina Gardens having held two well attended workshops and a DVD evening in very congenial surroundings. A big thank to Sister Mills for making this lovely hall available to the Society.

Our mini exhibition was very successful thanks to all the members who helped so willingly to make it possible.  The exposure we had being on the Main Road in Fish Hoek was invaluable, and many people came off the street just to browse and exclaim at the high standard and variation of works on exhibit.  In just two and a half days of trading we sold 16 paintings which was great.  Well done and thank you to all the exhibiting artists.  We very much hope that we can have another exhibition of this calibre next year.

Past Events

Tuesday 10 April at 2 pm – A good turnout of members enjoyed the workshop given by John Strickland and Clive Tyler on composition and what to put in or leave out when painting from a photograph.

Tuesday 17 April at 9.30 am – Several members enjoyed the paint-out at Kalk Bay Harbour in spite of the chilly weather.

Wednesday 25 April at 7 pm – The DVD of Klimt’s “The Kiss” was well attended although I suspect that it might have surprised many that the artist was by all accounts a bit of a lad .

Future Events

Tuesday 8 May at 2 pm – A demo/workshop will be given by visiting artist Mary Collis on “Colour and Composition”. Please bring your own materials.

Tuesday 15 May at 9.30 am – We are visiting the pastel and drawing exhibition at Kirstenbosch, and will be meeting at the entrance to the Fish Hoek library at 9 am if anyone would like a lift. Two of our members will be exhibiting – Iain Lamond and Sue Green, so come along and give them your support.

DRAWING COMPETITION 

Wednesday 23 May at 7 pm – Nerina Gardens Hall

GRAPHITE PENCILS OR STIX ONLY 

Subject – “Reflections”.  Please bring your work/s to the Nerina Hall at 6.30 pm.  No limit to the number of submissions per member - within reason of course.

Tuesday 12 June at 2 pm – Mavis Foale has confirmed that she will give an acrylics workshop entitled “Out of the box”.  Mavis will supply materials at R 10.00 per person.  Mavis is excellent at helping people release the inner artist so her workshop is not to be missed.

Tuesday 19 June at 9.30 am – A  paint- out will be held at the Noordhoek Garden Emporium (on the left before you get to the Noordhoek Farm Village). If the weather is inclement there is a covered stoep where one can sit, draw, paint and have a cup of tea.   Please contact Iain Lamond for more details

Wednesday 27 June at 7 pm – For those who were disappointed not to hear the promised Phil Barlow talk last month we are happy to say that he has agreed to come again tonight, so please let your friends know.

Tuesday 10 July at 2 pm – John Strickland will be giving a workshop on pen and ink sketching entitled “On the Move”.  John is a past master at this form of work so if you are interested in knowing how to record your travels in a sketch book then this workshop is for you.

Tuesday 17 July at 9.30 am.  Paint-out or exhibition visit - TBA

Wednesday 25 July at 7.00 pm – Tim Johnson – well known artist – is giving a demo on portraits.  This is the one so many of us have been waiting for, so come along and watch the master at work.

Beginners and more experienced artists are welcome at John Strickland’s Oasis Art Group. John teaches in watercolour, acrylic, oil and pastel.  Phone 021 782-7337 for more information.

An appeal from The Sunflower Fund

The Sunflower Fund, which has set up a register of donors so that children from all ethnic groups suffering from leukaemia and like illnesses can receive bone marrow, has been appealing for help.  The Fund is totally reliant on help from the private sector and without financial support the work of the SABMR would come to a complete halt and bone marrow transplantation would no longer be a treatment option in South Africa.

The Fund has invited artists to paint sunflowers in any medium and donate the work which can then be sold or auctioned. The funds raised would go towards this very worthwhile cause.  If any of you are up to this challenge please phone John Strickland on 021 782-7337

On Sunday 13 May aspirant and practised artists from across the far South are invited to set up an easel or table on Jubilee Square in Simon’s Town.  This is an opportunity to share your love of art with the community. Children are also invited to come to the young artists table.  If the weather is bad the event will be postponed until the Sunday May 20. Keep an eye on the local press for details or phone 021 786-2308 for more information.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

To diarise:

Workshops  – The second Tuesday afternoon of the month at 2 pm. Unless told otherwise, please supply your own materials and paints, etc.

Paint-outs  – The third Tuesday morning of the month at 9.30 am

Evening Meetings  – The 4th Wednesday of the month. These meetings are held at 7pm unless otherwise indicated in the newsletter.

Workshops and monthly meetings are now being held in the

Nerina Gardens Hall – Recreation Road – Fish Hoek

And to end:

The only rule in art is what works    -  Lee Fleming

FHAS Annual Exhibition, April 2012

Everyone agreed that the annual exhibition was a great success – even more so for being on Fish Hoek Main Road. The exhibition was laid out with great professionalism and drew many favourable comments.
Here are a few photos to remind us of those busy four days.

 

 The official opening, above, was accompanied by a great array of snacks and drinks ensuring artists and guests alike spent a pleasant hour or so among the exhibits.

And, why not be inspired by one of our paint outs? Sometimes they take place in a garden (as seen 

above) or in the warmer weather they are often on the beach, occasionally in Kalk Bay harbour or even further afield, the paint outs are a safe and fun way of painting outdoors in the company of other society member.

Newsletter April/May 2012

What an exciting month we have had with the news that the Society will have a new home – Nerina Gardens Hall in Recreation Road Fish Hoek – from the beginning of April.  We hope that you will all come along and enjoy the workshops and evening meetings there in very pleasant surroundings.

We have also managed to rent an empty shop (next to the CNA) in Main Road Fish Hoek, and will be having a mini art exhibition on the afternoon of the 2^nd of April and from 10 am until 5 pm on the 3^rd 4^th and 5^th.  Please come along and support the members who are exhibiting.

Past Events

Tuesday 14 Feb at 2 pm – The Wet in Wet workshop given by John Strickland was well attended and enjoyed by all.

Tuesday 21 Feb at 9.30 am – A most enjoyable morning was spent at the Labia Museum exhibition viewing the various artworks, many of which are most innovative and beautiful.  If you haven’t yet visited the Labia we recommend both the exhibition and the tea in the pretty back courtyard.

Tuesday 13 March at 2 pm – Iain Lamond‘s drawing workshop was exceptionally well attended and we all learnt a lot about perspective and tonal values. 

Tuesday 20 March at 9.30 – The paint-out at the home of Alex Johnston was held on a sunny summer morning and much enjoyed by the 8 members who were very happy to sit and sketch or paint by the waterside. There was so much activity with paddlers and birds, apart from the flowers in pots and beautiful mountain views that it was difficult to know what to paint. Thank you Alex for making your lovely home available, and for the refreshments.

Wednesday 28 March at 7 pm – The evening meeting was very well attended. Unfortunately Philip Barlow could not show his artwork as he was unable to “marry” his Apple I-pad with the computer in spite of several of our computer geniuses trying their best to set it up.  As it was difficult for Philip to talk about his work without visual reference he couldn’t give his usual presentation but promised to come back at another time.  A very interesting DVD on watercolour techniques using large flat brushes and pieces of cellulose sponge was shown instead, which fascinated the captive audience.

Apologies to all those who came especially to see Philip’s work.

­Future Events

Tuesday 10 April at 2 pm – Nerina Gardens Hall. Clive Tyler and John Strickland will be doing a comprehensive workshop on “tweaking” photographs to compose a good painting or drawing, something that many would like to do successfully.  Bring photos, of course, and any materials you would like to work with. 

Tuesday 17 April at 9.30 am – The paint-out will be at Kalk Bay harbour.  Please meet at the car park on the right as you turn up Clairveaux/Boyes Drive.

Wednesday 25 April at 7 pm – A DVD about Gustav Klimt’s “The Kiss” will be shown in the Nerina Gardens Hall.  Not to be missed.

Tuesday 8 May at 2 pm – A demo/workshop will be given by visiting artist Mary Collis on “Colour and Light”. Please bring your own materials.

Tuesday 15 May at 2 pm – A visit to a current exhibition – more info at a later date.

Wednesday 23 May at 7 pm – DRAWING COMPETITION – GRAPHITE PENCIL ONLY.  Subject – “Reflections”.  We have several new members and we hope that they will submit some work.

Tuesday 12 June at 2 pm – Mavis Foale, who is a past master at getting one to relax and express art in different ways, will be giving us a workshop on acrylics. Mavis usually supplies materials at a very low cost.

There are some very interesting workshops and demos in the pipeline which we will confirm in our next newsletter.

May we please remind members that the annual subscription of 

R 100.00 is now overdue.  After April, members who haven’t paid will unfortunately not receive any more newsletters.

For Sale:  Cindy still has some canvases for sale at reasonable prices.  Please contact her on 021 785-5033

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

To diarise:

Workshops  – The second Tuesday afternoon of the month at 2 pm. Unless told otherwise, please supply your own materials and paints, etc.

Paint-outs  – The third Tuesday morning of the month at 9.30 am

Evening Meetings  – The 4th Wednesday of the month. These meetings are held at 7pm unless otherwise indicated in the newsletter.

Workshops and monthly meetings are now being held in the

Nerina Gardens Hall – Recreation Road – Fish Hoek

And to end:

Looking is a gift, but seeing is a power

Jeff Berner