Coming Events Summer 2025 - Selected Exhibition Cannock Library - Sketch'N'Stone
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SAG welcomed watercolour artist Nicky Hunter today. Nicky is an experienced watercolourist who began her career creating designs for textiles. Her work is loose and full of expression. Although she used a reference photograph she stressed that she liked to let the paint dictate a lot of what she creates.
Click here to view the gallery.
Stuart once again shared his knowledge and experience with a presentation on perspective, shadows and reflections. Following on from his previous session on perspective - Stuart explained how to get shadows drawn accurately depending on the angle of the light .
Friday and Saturday 21st and 22nd March SAG was at Oddfellows in Stafford for our Spring Exhibition. This is a wonderful opportunity to exhibit work produced by SAG artists , and also offer work for sale. This year we have included artwork donated to be sold in aid of our chosen charity- Cancer Research.
Be part of Stafford's lively arts scene - More information
SAG welcomed watercolour artist Nicky Hunter today. Nicky is an experienced watercolourist who began her career creating designs for textiles. Her work is loose and full of expression. Although she used a reference photograph she stressed that she liked to let the paint dictate a lot of what she creates.
Click here to view the gallery.
Stuart once again shared his knowledge and experience with a presentation on perspective, shadows and reflections. Following on from his previous session on perspective - Stuart explained how to get shadows drawn accurately depending on the angle of the light .
Here's a little exercise to help reduce stress, using a calming "bee breath".
Many times in our lives we have to deal with uncertainty but when we are anxious we can over-estimate the danger and the chances of bad things happening.
"By going out of your mind, you come to your senses" suggests Alan Watts.
Take a look at the latest zine for USK for March 2025. There is a brilliant artical on page 38 looking at collage sketching using handmade sketchbooks! What a wonderful idea to get you sketching - whether locally or further afield
https://urbansketchers.org/2025/02/27/drawing-attention-march-2025/?mc_cid=17f892dd18&mc_eid=0ad458210e
A bit late... but better late than never! The most recent zine for the Urban Sketchers is now available
Check out the articles to see how sketchers all over the world are recording their 'moments in time' from a wide variety of countries.
This is a companion to Keith presentation recently on Urban Sketching. Please give it a view. You wont be disappointed- so much to learn !
This button links you to JustGiving which will send your donation to the charity. The current charity is Katherine House Hospice in Stafford. You can edit the amount to donate from £1 up.
We have now reached £874 in donations to Katherine House Hospice in Stafford...... well done
