Alma Byng Trophy

A good evening much enjoyed by all present but ... it was slightly disappointing that new members didn't brave the long-standing members to show their work! We know you have done some! 
Our judges gave an excellent appraisal and John Strickland, nattily attired, awarded the prizes to the winners of the various categories.

   







 

        









  

  



The results were as follows:

Landscapes                                       Sue Green

Townscapes and buildings               John Strickland

People, portraits, life studies            Ann Zwets

Seascapes, boats and harbours         Clive Tyler

Still life, flowers, botanical studies  Roz Hoek

Animal and wild life                         Maya McCormack

Abstract and experimental                Frances Johnson

Miniatures                                         Clive Tyler

Sculpture, round or flat                     John Strickland

Digital                                               No entries

  

BEST EXHIBIT

ALMA BYNG TROPHY 

AND CASH PRIZE                          Frances Johnson

Please note that your subs of R120 per person are now due and you will find the bank details below.

Fish Hoek Art Society

Standard Bank

Bank code:  036 009

Account no: 072 099 127

The next meeting will be another DVD by Graham Booth at 7 pm on Wednesday 20 January 2016

The Chairman and committee would like to wish you all a very happy Christmas and a painterly 2016. 

Stay safe over the holiday season.

25 NOVEMBER The Alma Byng Trophy - revised rules

The Rules of the Alma Byng Trophy Competition

1          The annual trophy with its cash prize is awarded to the artist deemed by the judges to have produced the best individual art work on show.

2          The award may not be given to the same artist for a second or third consecutive year.

3          Previous winners may enter paintings in categories other than the one in which they won their prize.

4          It is customary for the Committee to award certificates to the exhibitor of the work deemed to be the best in each category other than the category from which the trophy winner was chosen.

5          The painting may be entered in any category of the member’s choice.  This is made known to the hanging committee on entry

6          The name of the artist must be suitably obscured.  It may be displayed after the awards have been made.

7          All artwork is to be submitted to the hanging committee members between 4.00 and 5.30 p.m. on the day of the exhibition. No late entries will be accepted.

8          Viewing of the exhibits commences at 7pm.

Please note that work submitted must have been done in the current year, and not copied from other works of art, or pictures in magazines.  Photos may be copied with prior permission from the photographer.

The categories are:

A                  Landscape

B                  Townscape or buildings

C                  People portraits life studies and groups

D                  Seascapes, boats and harbours

E                  Interiors

F                   Still life, flowers and botanical studies

G                  Animal life, Wild Life

H                  Abstract and experimental

I                   Miniatures

J                   Sculpture    (3-D sculpture in the round or in the flat, in any suitable medium.)

K                  Digital                    

                   

Miniatures:  The Miniature Society of South Africa gives the following guidelines:

The dimensions of the work including the frame or mount must be no more than 170mm x170mm.

The subject must be no more than one sixth of life size (A human head would be 38 mm or less).

The “spirit” of a miniature should be intimate and delicate with fine brush strokes. The colour may be intense and vibrant. The signature should be neat and very small.

Digital Works:   This category covers original works which show artistic skill and creativity and are produced by the use of computers. Works in this category may be awarded the Best Digital Work Certificate but are not eligible for the Alma Byng trophy, as this art form was not envisaged in the Bequest.

Update for the end of the year

We much enjoyed the Pentangles workshop given by Penny Brockheart.  It was lots of fun and scores of patterns to be made - that's part of the attraction.

Penny Brockheart gave us very comprehensive instruction  on various aspects of Zentangles but because of copyright we decided to use the word Pentangles.  

Her patterns and methods do vary from true Zentangles.

 

We learned how to start with a square, make a pattern with pencil as if it was a piece of string being laid on the paper. Then in each section of this pattern we learnt how to add various recognised patterns using the Zentangle method.

Photos courtesy of Alex Johnston.

17th November PAINT OUT

Seaforth beach (main beach)

Please bring:

Money for lunch at restaurant (optional)

25th Nov. Alma Bing competition

End of year party Please bring:

Small plate of nibbles. EASELS + PAINTINGS!

PLEASE NOTE: Alma Bing competition: Included are the rules. Kindly read beforehand.

In honour of Betty Salmon, everyone is encouraged to bring an abstract. It is advisable to park outside, opposite Nerina Gardens . Paintings and easels to brought between strictly between 4.30-5.30. Small plate of eats will be appreciated.

 2016  Fees will be R120 p.a. Only one event in January and that's the evening of the 27th. 

WISHING ALL MEMBERS A MEANINGFUL AND FESTIVE SEASON!

HAPPY PAINTING...CHEERS ... RESPONSIBLE DRINKING!

Nova Constantia

It was a fine sunny day and the venue, most appealing.

We drove through to Nova Constantia in the beautiful Constantia valley where we had the run of the gardens around this old manor house.

Attendance was high and we were delighted to learn that we might even have the chance of returning here next year as owner Margie Garrett confirmed that the autumn colours are beautiful and as painters we'd be captivated by another aspect of this lovely property.

Something to look forward to!

Pictures from Alex Johnston














The next event is a video evening, October 27th at 7pm, Nerina Gardens.

RAY POTTER DEMONSTRATES

A chilly evening outside, but a good one inside the hall.
Ray Potter, the well liked and excellent local watercolour painter came to give a demonstration.
The FHAS members and guests much appreciated the instruction by this gifted artist.
President John Strickland was on hand to welcome the guest artist and to offer appreciative thanks at the end.

Photos by Rob McAlpine.

HUGH MURDOCH PRIZE

Travelling with a sketch book - John Strickland

On the evening of July 22nd, John gave a very fascinating account of his travels with pictures and sketches. His wife, Jen, was present also and she ably filled in many a gap in the itinerary and narrative.

John showed us his lovely sketchbooks which were made by Di Breeze, another talented FHAS member, and the little painting and drawing kit that he travels with.

John gave a few tips and some words of encouragement to anyone thinking of recording their travels in this way.  

The couple travelled  through Jordan, Israel and Egypt with many tales of customs, climate and food (Note John's headgear!).

  

John's sketches of Petra were extremely interesting and the little comic 5-minute sketches of people they saw on their travels were very amusing. 

They are planning to visit Russia in August so we look forward to more sketches in due course.

The evening was enjoyed by 16 members and seven guests who stayed for tea and a chat afterwards.

Photos courtesy of Rob McAlpine.

SCULPTING FUN

It was a great workshop - everyone agreed! And an excellent turnout: 16 members and nine guests attended Peter Ford's informative afternoon.

Peter supplied the armatures and we all were challenged to make a sculpture of our fancy.  He set a few models around for inspiration but it was up to our own imagination to make something. 

It was really great fun, very different from many other workshops and much enjoyed by all taking part.

In a few weeks time we will have a collective firing of our efforts and we will be able to judge our 'oeuvre'.

Photos taken by member Alex Johnston (how did she get the one of herself working on the clay??!)