I demonstrate and teach many mediums, ranging from watercolour, which is my favourite, various water-soluble pencils through to drawing techniques using colouring pencils, charcoal and pastels. There are different ways of attending a demonstration or receiving tuition. Art Shows, Art Society or Club meetings Workshops and Holidays, as well as purchasing various DVDs or my book. You may also have seen me demonstrate on SKY TV.Art Shows You may have seen me at shows such as the NEC in Birmingham, or Patchings near Nottingham where I concentrate on continual short demonstrations throughout the day, these are intended to inspire people to try something new, or perhaps try a technique they hadn’t considered before. These are small paintings rather than finished works. Visiting shows gives you the opportunity of meeting me and asking questions as well as watching various techniques. I enjoy sharing my knowledge of painting with others in a lighthearted and informal way and this can be a good way of my meeting you too. You will see me on my own stand with my Partner Terry Harrison, although I sometimes demonstrate for The Artist and Leisure Painter magazine on their stand. Where you can see me nextThe Ilkley Show Saturday 16th August 2008 demonstrating with Terry Harrison. I shall be demonstrating stroke work painting various flowers. For free tickets visit www.theartshops.co.uk
The Charles Evans Open Day in Acklington Northumberland Sunday 17th August 2008 demonstrating with Terry Harrison.
NEC Birmingham Art Materials Live Show 6th - 9th November 2008 demonstrations throughout each day of the show on the Artist and Leisure Painter magazine stand. More information including my demonstrating schedule nearer the time.
Art Society or Club Demonstrations
If you belong to an Art Society or Club you may be able to watch one of my demonstrations at one of your meetings. During a typical two-hour session I will usually complete three watercolour paintings or water-soluble pencil paintings on a general theme or topic, for example, strong tonal contrasts, coastal views or flowers. It’s usually a fun, light hearted with questions and interaction being encouraged. You will need to contact your local Art Society to find out if or when I am demonstrating for them.I demonstrate at many art societies and groups around the country, If you would like me to come to your art group for a presentation, you can either email me, or call me on Tel: 01386 584840 to discuss what would be most appropriate for your group. Demonstrations are designed to take approximately 2 hours including a short break.
Comments from various groups have been very positive. Read the comments You may also like to consider organising a workshop for your group.
