There is no Illustrated Lecture for the Bromley Art Society in August ...
... This is just as well because several of us are involved in the Summer Exhibition at Art for All in Bromley, which has its preview on Friday 1st August, 6.30 - 9.30 pm. The exhibition is in the studio opposite the shop. Enquiries to the shop, 211 - 213 High St, Bromley or 020 8313 9368.
Despite the summer recess, there is feverish activity over at Easel Towers where Allan Davies is preparing the next edition. He wants reports of the Summer Exhibition at the RA and any others you have been to. You still have time to get it to him. And should you miss the deadline, nothing gets wasted - there is always another edition.
I have added many new paintings to the website from past Easel covers, as well as some of the articles. Don't forget that you can display your own work in a mini gallery on the site. If you already have a gallery, you can add to it or change the pictures from time to time. Let me know if you need help.
Derek Burt and Allan have a show, "Two Kent Artists", at the George and Dragon Pub in Ightham during the 2nd weekend in August. The preview is on Friday 8th from 7pm onwards. The show itself lasts till Sunday evening (10th August). There is Kent Beer too, I see from the website. Allan recommends the good food at the Pub and says it makes an ideal opportunity to combine food and art.
If you are painting outside in the glorious sunshine, allow me to put on my medical hat and recommend your artist's one. Better still, remember to Slip Slap Slop: "Slip on a shirt, Slap on a hat, Slop on the sun cream". Some add "Slide on the shades" to this. I'm not sure what this will do to colour perception during the actual painting, but it helps in between. A really broad brimmed hat was traditional for artists painting outside, because it allows better perception of tones in bright sunlight without colour distortion and without needing to squint. England cricket hats may be available cheaply at present ...
Have a good summer.