Kirstenbosch Paint Out

Windy, windy in Fish Hoek but the enthusiastic group of artists - 16 in all - gathered at the Civic Centre and drove through to Kirstenbosch where the last of the morning mist was still clinging to Table Mountain BUT the Southeaster was reduced to a comfortable breeze.

Tuesdays are free-of-charge pensioners' day and we all got in as such, even smuggling in the odd stool under our arms.

We fanned out and did what took our fancy. And, being such a large area, we didn't see each other till we regrouped later at the restaurant for a (very good) cup of coffee/tea.

There are the opportunities here for doing wide vistas, small corner details, plenty of flora and some feathered fauna and even people as the Gardens are exceedingly popular with visitors. There are benches in many lovely spots.What a shame some tourists are so wrapped up in selfies that they don't see the magnifient views around.

Yes! We should do this more often.

April Portrait Course, Clanwilliam

Brush up your portrait skills (or indeed other themes... see below) with this course held again this year near Clanwilliam.

4-DAY PORTRAIT/ART COURSE –CLANWILLIAM – NORTHERN CEDERBERG

Monday 4^th to Thursday 7^th April 2016

Would you like to be able to paint a beautiful portrait of a family member or a friend?  You will learn how to use a specific method and will watch your painting come together bit by bit –the result? A truly realistic rendering of both model and fabric!

You will also be taught how to mix true-to-life flesh tones, using only 4 basic colours plus white.  This simplified method enables you to paint skin tones accurately from the start – no guesswork needed!!

Have you ever painted a portrait which just does not end up looking like the person you are trying to paint? Learn how to use a corrective method to fix up the portrait and achieve an exact likeness.

This four day course is essentially a portrait course, however you are welcome to paint anything else instead (landscape, seascape, still life etc) or you could do a beginner’s course if you have not done art before.

Join Johannesburg-based art teacher Heidi Beyers (www.heidibeyers.com) for four days of painting and fun at

Alpha Excelsior Guest Farm near Clanwilliam in the northern Cederberg (www.alphaexcelsior.co.za)

Dates:  Monday, 4 April till Thursday 7 April.

Alpha Excelsior Check-in time: Any time from 14h00 on Sunday, 3 April

Course Times:  Classes start at 9h00 and finish at 16h30 Monday to Thursday

Course fee:    R 2700 for 4 days 

This includes:

- 4 days Art tuition with Heidi Beyers

- Lunch every day in the Hen House (Monday to Thursday)

- Morning and afternoon tea & refreshments,

- Dinner on Saturday night (Pizza and salads, Pakhuys Red Wine, Olive and Olive oil tasting!

There will be a Guided Walk on Friday morning (7h00 till 8.30) to see Bushman Paintings and Waterfall with Nature Conservationist James Cooper for those who would like to join.

Attendees to supply their own art materials, however there will be oil paint, brushes, pallets and non-toxic brush cleaner for sale.  A complete list of requirements will be sent on confirmation of booking.

Self-catering accommodation at Alpha Excelsior:

R300 per person per night sharing a cottage (own room & own bathroom)

R250 per person per night sharing a cottage (own room & shared bathroom

R200 per person per night sharing a room (shared room & bathroom)

R500 per person per night single occupancy (own cottage)

R200 per night Retro caravan with shared bathroom, 3 caravans available (double bed in each caravan).

(please book soon if you would like to secure a room/cottage/caravan at Alpha Excelsior!)

Alternative accommodation:

Travellers Rest – 027- 4821824 email: charite@vodamail.com.za

De Pakhuys – 027-4821879 email: thys@depakhuys.com

Catering:

Attendees to please provide own breakfasts and suppers (except Saturday night).

To book your place:

Please contact Heidi Beyers – Email: beyers.heidi@gmail.com or Tel: 073 250 1040

For information about the artist please click on the following:

Wet in Wet with John Strickland

Sixteen members turned up to learn about wet in wet, on a dry, hot and sunny Tuesday.

John had an outline in pen, and we were supposed to fill it in - as he did. Not always easy.

However, we learned various useful techniques including splattering, overlaying colours and the creation of texture - in a wall - by using the fingertips.

FHAS starts off meetings for 2016

The year started with a good turnout.

We had a good members attendance with three new members - and the prospect of a few more.  

The DVD "Trees and landscape throughout the year", by Grahame Booth, was well received as a lot of members felt inspired by his teaching.  We welcomed back Franziska who has re-located to Germany and is visiting for a few weeks.  Franziska was a very valuable member of our committee and we really miss her.  John ,our Chairman, gave a brief outline of our plans for the year.  

Members are reminded that they are expected to attend the AGM on February 24th for the election of the new committee for 2016 and there will be a raffle for a number of excellent arty items no artist should be without.

Thanks Rob McAlpine for the photos and Alexandra Johnston (pictured above!) for the info.

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!