October 2020 online Exhibition

Artist:   Penny Abbey 

Media:   Mixed media

I am a lady who came to artwork late in life and started to experiment with various mediums which have appealed and now my life is full of colour.

Artist:   Gina Bean 

Media:   Acrylic 

In spite of being a difficult year, 2020 has given Gina time to try new techniques and materials and also new ways to show her paintings. She is now being represented by a London agent Amelia Maxwell art advisory and she has had a number of successful exhibitions with her. She is however looking forward to having local shows again in 2021.

Artist:   Richard Bell

Media:   Oils and pastels

My paintings evoke memories of places I have visited with camera and sketchbook and show my fascination with using oils, pastels or watercolour to capture the effects of sunlight and reflections on water and wet surfaces.

Artist:   Valerie Bell

Media:   Watercolour and pastels

My inspiration for painting comes from nature and landscape, whatever excites me. I aim to convey colour and light in my chosen subjects. I like pastels for their immediacy and vibrancy, the excitement of mixed media and the pure beauty of watercolours.

Artist:   Sue Birch

Media:   Acrylics

Sue uses acrylics on canvas to create colourful abstract paintings of flowers against coastal, meadow and sunset/sunrise backgrounds. The composition and colours are inspired by walks in our beautiful gardens and countryside, or around our stunning coast. The canvases are usually mounted in 'floating' frames. To see more work, please visit https://birchwood.godaddysites.com/

Artist:   Alan Blackburn

Media:   Watercolour

Joining Mike Dobson's class enthused me to experiment and enjoy the wonderful world of watercolour. Art has become an important component of my life.

Artist:   Lynda Bullus

Media:   Acrylics / Oil

Lynda has always enjoyed painting, initially in oils, but also works in watercolour and pastels. She will often paint buildings and landscapes and likes to develop the sketches done whilst working outside.

Artist:   Helen Cassidy

Media:   Alcohol Inks

Trees feature often in my work, loving the structure and beauty of their bare branches. I sketch out in the country collecting images I then use in my paintings.

Website: www.helenccassidypaintings.com

Artist:   Pam Chilton

Media:   Wet & Needle Felting

Pam Chilton is an artist based in Easingwold. Her felt art animal paintings are created by combining both traditional wet and needle felting techniques, using natural and dyed wool. You can find further information click www.art57.co.uk for details of commissions and up coming workshops.

Artist:   Mike Clarke

Media:   Watercolour

Michael C Clarke, retired Civil Engineer, started painting watercolour landscapes following retirement. A member of the Boroughbridge Art Group.

Artist:   Mike Dobson

Media:   Watercolour

Mike has painted for over 20 years. He trained as a teacher and remained in the Education Service throughout his career. After retirement he started teaching watercolours and he now runs classes and workshops in the region and beyond.

Artist:   Val Emery

Media:   Mixed Media

I am inspired by the colours and textures within the environment which I try to explore through my use of mixed media.

Artist:   Marina Emptage

Media:   Acrylics

My adventure into art started with Watercolours and the unpredictability of dropping pigment into paint on paper never ceased to excite and surprise me. Then I discovered the speed and versatility of Acrylics which can also produce their own textural thrills. I generally work from photos and then go straight onto the canvas with palette knives, often accidentally picking up a few colours together. This sometimes results in unintentional but pleasing impasto marks. From then on the idea from head to hand often gets lost in translation. However the addition of a mount can reveal a whole new story to a piece of work.

Artist:   Roger Gillie

Media:   Watercolour and Oils

I was brought up in an artistic household but only had time to pursue my interest in painting after retirement. I have used both oils and watercolour but prefer the latter, as I find it more versatile and fulfilling. Sketching outdoors then returning to the studio to develop the theme, is my ideal.

Artist:   Cathrine Hall

Media:   Watercolour

I have been painting and drawing as a hobby for over thirty years and since retiring I have paid more attention to exploring different media and styles of expression. I continue to experiment with watercolour and gouache and recently with acrylics. I am very envious of the ‘old masters’ and the Pre Raphaelites and so sometimes I try to learn from imitation; thus the mixture of paintings on display!

Artist:   Madeline Hall-Jackson

Media:   Watercolour

Madeline’s work explores the relationship of people and animals to their surroundings and seeks to capture a moment in time. She is inspired by the work of Lars Lerin, one of Scandinavia’s leading artists in watercolour technique.

Artist:   Judith M Hartup

Media:   Watercolour

My work is inspired by nature and plants, mostly in watercolour and often quite detailed although recently I have been experimenting with different styles and media. However botanical subjects always provide surprising colour and form

Artist:   Luisa Holden

Media:   Mixed Media with copper Plate & Mixed Media

I am a contemporary painter, working primarily in acrylics/ mixed media/gold leaf, in a semi- representational / semi-abstract style. I love to paint the North Yorkshire landscape and coast and I have an interest in still life, sometimes employing abstract geometric elements and a muted, unifying colour palette. In 2018 I was elected as a member of Leeds Fine Artists. My website is www.luisaholdenart.co.uk.

Artist:   Margaret Johnson

Media:   Watercolour

Prior to retirement I took up painting and drawing as this hobby could be enjoyed either in a group or solo, anywhere, anytime. I paint in most mediums, influenced by the subject. I work mostly from my own photographs some of which are made into cards.

Artist:   Jane Jones

Media:   Watercolour & Mixed Media

I love experimenting with paint to create a picture, trying to let the paint do the work for me. I adore mixing and creating colours, usually strong and bold.

Artist:   Nigel Josebury

Media:   pastels

Nigel predominantly works with soft pastels and enjoys taking on many different subjects from wildlife to landscapes and still life to portraits. These two pieces where inspired by styles and objects of the seventies and how different they are today.

Caroline is a pastel artist living in North Yorkshire, her main inspiration being wildlife, pet and people portraits. Caroline started drawing animals on the farm where she grew up from an early age and now sells to private collectors at home and abroad. Commissions welcome. carolinelewisart@gmail.com Follow on Facebook & Instagram

Artist:   Angie McCall

Media:   Collage

Renowned for her watercolour flower portraits, more recent work explores paper collage using text and mixed media to produce unique pieces. A member of Fylingdales Artists and award winner at Patchings Art Festival. Find more of my work at www.thefylingdalesartists.co.uk

Artist:   Julie Midsummer

Media:   Acrylic

The world is a boundless presentation of images and colours which stir our emotions. A good artist can capture the spirit of the moment such that the viewer must visit it time and time again. If I can achieve this, I am succeeding in my aim as an artist still in training. I am still trying and hopefully, occasionally, succeeding.

Artist:   Carol Ormiston

Media:   Oil on board & Canvas

Having lived and worked in France for over 20 years, my work reflects the rural areas of the South West and the Normandy and Brittany coastlines.

Artist:   David Senior

Media:   Watercolour

As a student, on an artist’s holiday, I spent about £25 on watercolour materials - a lot of money, so I decided to stick at it. I am a WATERCOLOURIST. Get good heavy paper and good quality half pans, you have a good base. Try wet on wet! I love it!

Artist:   Elaine Shillito

Media:   Watercolour

I was a hobby artist when younger and took a break to bring up children. I started being interested again about ten years ago. I work in watercolour, acrylic, pastel, pen and coloured pencil.

Artist:   Ali Smethurst

Media:   Watercolour

The physical attributes of the county of Northumberland continue to fascinate and inspire me as a geographer and more recently as an artist.

Artist:   Gina Smith

Media:   Mixed Media

I am a textile artist living in Easingwold. I love the variety that Yorkshire offers and work mainly from my own photographs depicting the landscape and also its Minster and ruined abbeys. I use transparent materials which I layer up to get colour and tone, giving the appearance of watercolours. This I stick into by hand to give more depth and texture. I am a founding member of Diverse Threads. ginasmithtextiles@gmail.com

Artist:   Beverly Stockton

Media:   Acrylic on Canvas

I am a local artist based in York. My work is abstract, impressionist and experimental. I work in all types of mediums and like to incorporate life and nature into my

work. My fluid art pieces are great ways to use vibrant colours; their explosive energy and dynamic form create original and alternative works of art.

Artist:   Sylvia Symmonds

Media:   Watercolour & Mixed media

I have had no formal training - mainly self taught and workshops - I started painting on my retirement. I love bright colours, experimenting with mixed media. I am a

member of two local art groups who have regular workshops and we support each other.

Artist:   Lin Taylor

Media:   Acrylic & Watercolour

I am a member of York Art Society. My Inspiration comes from walking in landscapes worldwide. I enjoyed painting in watercolours but more recently tried Acrylics which can be more vibrant. I experimented with a Horse portrait which made me smile and an Art Nouveau style painting during the Covid 19 lockdown when we were more confined with travel restrictions.

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Artist:   Malcolm Thyne

Media:   Acrylic & Watercolour

Malcolm attends an Art Group in Boroughbridge, contentedly rooted in the lower echelon of the ability range and appreciating the friendship, fun, laughter and banter that this group provides. Particularly enjoying mountain scenery and seascapes, he paints in watercolour and acrylics. Thankful that EDAS is an inclusive organisation, his pictures at Exhibitions are to be found on the shared tables where they can safely escape detailed scrutiny. Within EDAS he is the Exhibitors Manager, organises the Annual Sixth Form Art Exhibition, mans the drinks table at the Previews and actively seeks to recruit new Friends. He has never sold a picture in his life and even his best friends tell him that he is most unlikely ever to do so.

Artist:   Sue Wade

Media:   Acrylic & Watercolour

Sue is a talented artist who experiments with a varied range of materials and paint techniques. This constant self challenge creates some exciting and original work.

Artist:   Jean Waring

Media:   Acrylic

Trained as a Potter at Bretton Hall College of Arts. When I retired from teaching I took up painting as a hobby. I mainly paint watercolour but also enjoy mixed media work.

Artist:   Mary Weir

Media:   Acrylic

Mary is a local artist; she aims to capture the character and essence of her subject.

We hope you have enjoyed viewing this years online gallery. A huge thank you to our artists this year for taking the time to produce such wonderful pieces. If you would like any further information on any of our artists or would like to join in with future events please email the team at info@easingwoldartsociety.co.uk