Pictured, Porthole - Summer Sunset, by Feature Artist Roz Speirs
Welcome to the mid-April newsletter. In this edition we introduce the current Wall to Wall Feature Artist and bring you up to date with other activities of our members.
Feature Artist, Roz Speirs
Every month, Wall to Wall Art features a member of the collective in a larger space at the front of the gallery.
The Feature Artist until May 14 is glass artist Roz Speirs.
Here’s her statement:
Guest artists for April
Further back in the gallery is the space for Guest Artists
Jeanette Meadows and Maggy J continue with their separate displays for the month of May.
Maggy hosted an opening last week that attracted more than 60 art lovers. With wine from Riverby Estate, it was a great party night.
Here’s a story about Maggy’s work that recently appeared in the Nelson Mail: click here.
Winter rates for guest artists
At a recent meeting of the collective, it was decided as an incentive to those thinking about exhibiting to offer two months for the price of one. Applications will be welcome from artists seeking to exhibit for May/June or for July/August. Call in and have a chat to a collective member, or email walltowallartnelson@gmail.com.
Wall to Wall members take on Wellington
Leigh Dougherty, Sarah Williamson, Helena Morris and Roz Speirs Travel to the North Island next week to be part of the Wellington Art Show.
Moonshadow, by Roz Speirs
Work by Sarah Williamson
Work by Helena Morris
Leigh Dougherty chugs into Dunedin
Morning Brew, by Leigh Dougherty.
Collective member Leigh Dougherty has had a piece of her work selected for Hope and Sons Art awards which was open to any artist in the South Island in any medium. As the exhibition is at the Dunedin Railway Station, Leigh was appropriately chuffed.
Hope and Sons exhibition in Dunedin Railway Station, from April 20-May 18
Parking up on the Coast
Sue Birchfield is heading west
Collective member Sue Birchfield is off to Art in the Park Greymouth for the third time on April 27.
Sue describes it as “A great event organised by dedicated volunteers that brings the town together for two days celebrating creativity.”
Workshops and classes
Collective member Nicole Russell is hosting a series of classes in watercolour at her Ruby Bay studio from later this month.
As well, Marian Painter will hold a one-day workshop in Nicole’s studio in May.
Here are some details from Nicole:
Watercolour Painting (Beginners/Advanced)
Term 2: Mondays, 29th Apr – 10th June 2024, 10-12:30pm (5 weeks, no class on 13th May and 3rd June)
Where: Nicole Russell Art Studio, 300 Pomona Road, Ruby Bay
Fee: $150
Tutor: Nicole Russell
Contact: Nicole Russell, 022 378 6099, Nicole@nicolerussellart.com, www.nicolerussellart.com
Watercolour Painting is the ideal watercolour class for the beginner to the advanced artist who wishes to refine their skills. You will learn fun watercolour techniques and each step will be demonstrated to you. You will practise through exercises and work on your own chosen subject.
The Three “M”s
One-Day Workshop with Marian Painter
When: 18th May 2024, 9:30-4pm,
Where: Nicole Russell Art Studio, 300 Pomona Road, Ruby Bay
Fee: $90
Tutor: Marian Painter
Contact: Nicole Russell, 022 378 6099, Nicole@nicolerussellart.com, www.nicolerussellart.com
Mondrian, Matisse and Monet are three of the most influential artists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Have you ever tried to paint in their style or even understood the motivation for their unique artistic style? This workshop will explore the history and development of each of these 3 artists and you will have the chance to paint in their style. It will be fun and challenging.
Suitable for all abilities.
Ideal for acrylics, oil paints and pastels. You need to bring your usual art materials, notepad, pen, scissors and glue stick etc. The aim will be to produce three artworks during the day.
Arty Facts
Femme au Beret et a la Robe Quadrille, 1937
Did you know that of the 25 highest priced paintings ever, five of them were by Pablo Picasso?
The great masterpiece of his career Guernica was created in 1937, and in the final month of that momentous year he painted this vivid, poignant and intense image of his 'golden muse' Marie-Thérèse Walter.
Get involved
You can be a guest exhibitor at Wall to Wall. Drop in to the gallery for a chat.
Maybe you have a comment that would interest other readers. Contact the Wall to Wall Art editor, Peter Gibbs, petergibbs96@gmail.com
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