Monday, October 26, 2009

Photographs From the 2009 Art Trail

8 members opened their studio doors to give you an opportunity to see professional artists at work.

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Solihull Artists Forum Art Trail 001

Jackie Mackay

Jackie Mackay Solihull Artists Forum Art Trail 002

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Richard Beattie

Richard Beattie Solihull Artists Forum Art Trail 014

Richard Beattie Solihull Artists Forum Art Trail 013

Kathryn Pettitt

Kathryn Pettitt Solihull Artists Forum Art Trail 005

Kathryn Pettitt Solihull Artists Forum Art Trail 004

Kathryn Pettitt Solihull Artists Forum Art Trail 006

Paula Hamilton

Paula Hamilton Solihull Artists Forum Art Trail 017

Paula Hamilton Solihull Artists Forum Art Trail 007

Frances Townley

Frances Townley Solihull Artists Forum Art Trail 012

Frances Townley Solihull Artists Forum Art Trail 014

Frances Townley Solihull Artists Forum Art Trail 011

Averil van Rensburg and Jan Gay

Jan Gay  Averil van Rensburg Solihull Artists Forum Art Trail 008

Jan Gay  Averil van Rensburg Solihull Artists Forum Art Trail 009

Jan Gay  Averil van Rensburg Solihull Artists Forum Art Trail 010

Mark Tilley

Mark had an exhibition at the Solihull Arts Complex and therefore he was based there for the art trail

Mark Tilley Solihull Artists Forum Art Trail 015

Mark Tilley Solihull Artists Forum Art Trail 016

Look out for details of next years art trail 25th and 26th September 2010

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Happy Hours at Avril's Studio


On Thursday evening members were invited to Avril Elward’s studio in Maxstoke and for some it was like going on a mystery tour! She talked about how she became to be an artist, graduating from BIAD, and then she discussed her work based around industry ‘on the edge’. Avril quite often uses bitumen, and the cracked/corroded appearance fits in very well with her current subject. Playing with materials is also a very important component in the realisation of her paintings or sculpture - the result often being serendipitous.

Some works using bitumen

With so many folk at the studio when one person had to leave unexpectedly the moving of cars was like a shunting yard, but that did not dull the proceedings and more coffee and lively conversation was the order of the night. All in all – a great evening. JM

Friday, October 16, 2009

Hilary Poole at Preston Bagot


SAF member Hilary Poole has some of her glass in the Autumn Exhibition at the Old Rectory Barn, Preston Bagot. The current exhibition is of quite traditional work and looks very good in the space. Car parking is at the side of the barn but can be a bit of a hassle if there are quite a few visitors.



If you have a spare couple of hours this weekend have a trip out there since we are considering this venue for a possible exhibition (also the farm opposite sells Dexter Beef – excellent with a full-bodied red). The exhibition runs until Sunday 18th 10am-6pm. JM