The Hugh Murdoch Trophy evening

The 2018 Hugh Murdoch trophy evening was another milestone in the FHAS calendar this week.

A chilly evening but a good turnout with 14 members showing a range of interpretations on the theme of ‘Bright, shiny things’. We also had five visitors and some partners swelling the numbers present.

The winner was Val Parry with her evocative seascape.

Second place went Ann Zwets for her water colour of reflections in candelabra and silver jug.

 

Third place was awarded to Cynthia Fletcher for her pastel work of copper pots and cans

 

So, now the next trophy evening, the Alma Byng, will be at the end of November – plenty of time !  Information on the event will be sent our during October newletter but here are the

    categories to   refresh your memories: 

LANDSCAPES

PEOPLE, PORTRAITS, LIFE STUDIES AND GROUPS

TOWNSCAPE OR BUILDINGS

SEASCAPES, BOATS AND HARBOURS

INTERIORS

STILL LIFE, FLOWERS, AND BOTANICAL STUDIES

ANIMAL, WILD LIFE

ABSTRACT AND EXPERIMENTAL

MINIATURES

 Happy painting.

Thanks again to Rob for the photos.

A paintout at Doug and Alison James' home

Fine weather and a bird's eye view of Simon's Town were just two attractions of our paintout at Doug and Alison James' home.

Doug is, as you will all remember, an active member of FHAS. Keen gardeners, there were also many interesting plants to paint and draw - apart from the bird's eye view.

Some nine members of FHAS brought along their paints and easels and had a wonderful time.

Many thanks for the hospitality and thanks to Rob McAlpine for recording the event.

August portrait workshop

Despite our usual hall being unavailable, we enjoyed a challenging afternoon workshop drawing Chrissie who Kindly modelled for us. 

18 members and friends brought along their pencils, crayons and paints to Nerina and gave some interesting and some good renditions of our model.

 

      

Thanks Cynthia for recording the workshop and supplying us with good photos.