We had such a wonderful time in Diane’s garden again (third time we have been fortunate enough to come and visit this beautiful garden). The weather was perfect, how lucky are we?! (Raining today, only one day later).
Everybody that came really did have a fantastic time. There was so much to draw and paint (two hours wasn’t enough!): we have a marvellous, textured drystone wall with dancing flowers and plants done in water soluble coloured pencils, plus the beginnings of a magnificent orange wheelbarrow.
We also have a graphite pencil drawing of an arching apple tree, portraying good depth and composition, plus a small wooden table: the drawing shows its wonderful character.
A large scale acrylic painting, using a slightly abstract style, and on a pre-prepared green blue background, is alive with reds and whites from the flower bed.
A complex scene, delicately drawn, and with great depth of a shed, cold frames, and raised beds, drawn with a mechanical pencil (0.5); lots of different marks express the differing textures.
And as if that isn’t enough, we have a drawing of a pear tree yet to come (wasn’t quite finished).
A huge thank you to Diane for her generosity in allowing us to visit her incredible garden again. And also to Linda and Alison for their welcoming and friendly hospitality (including the warm scones - so delicious!!). And thank you to yourselves, the best students ever, for coming along and participating with all your bravery, and making art! A perfect afternoon, thank you everyone.
**UPDATE: I have added Linda B’s pro photos from the afternoon. Thank you Linda!
