ARTBURST 2019 continued its reputation of Exhibitions of Fine Art plus Arts Events and Activities
spread across venues in and around Painswick from the 17th to the 26th August 2019.
(Please note that many of the images below have had to be edited for presentation purposes).
spread across venues in and around Painswick from the 17th to the 26th August 2019.
(Please note that many of the images below have had to be edited for presentation purposes).
ARTBURST PAINSWICK 2019
ART TRAIL - EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS
ART TRAIL - EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS
1. ST MARY'S CHURCH ROOM
THE 'ARTBURST' EXHIBITION & COMPETITION: 'THE CHARACTER OF THE COTSWOLDS'
This was held in the Church Rooms between the Car Park and lovely St Mary's Churchyard. A wide selection of work using an exciting range of media were displayed throughout ArtBurst Judging by Mary Portas took place on Saturday 17th August.
This exhibition is also a competition and the theme for 2019 is "THE CHARACTER OF THE COTSWOLDS" which opens the door to a range of interpretations as you can see below!
THE 'ARTBURST' EXHIBITION & COMPETITION: 'THE CHARACTER OF THE COTSWOLDS'
This was held in the Church Rooms between the Car Park and lovely St Mary's Churchyard. A wide selection of work using an exciting range of media were displayed throughout ArtBurst Judging by Mary Portas took place on Saturday 17th August.
This exhibition is also a competition and the theme for 2019 is "THE CHARACTER OF THE COTSWOLDS" which opens the door to a range of interpretations as you can see below!
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2. SMALL CHURCH ROOM adjacent to Stamages Lane Car Park and next door to above.
CHILDRENS ARTS ACTIVITIES
ArtBurst provided daily Workshops and Arts activities for children of all ages. Professional staff were on hand at all times to supervise, allowing you to leave your children happy and busy for a period of your choice while you view more of the exhibitions. Open for two sessions every day! it was great fun for the kids in the school holidays and gave some parents a break.
CHILDRENS ARTS ACTIVITIES
ArtBurst provided daily Workshops and Arts activities for children of all ages. Professional staff were on hand at all times to supervise, allowing you to leave your children happy and busy for a period of your choice while you view more of the exhibitions. Open for two sessions every day! it was great fun for the kids in the school holidays and gave some parents a break.
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3. ST MARY'S CHURCH. PAINSWICK
WEARABLE ART DISPLAY
Following the 'Wearable Art Competition and Catwalk' at Gloucester Cathedral, held on June 14th, the Art Couture team showed some of the winning entries that explored the themes of Robotics and Biomimicry, inside the Church. As usual visitors were wowed!
WEARABLE ART DISPLAY
Following the 'Wearable Art Competition and Catwalk' at Gloucester Cathedral, held on June 14th, the Art Couture team showed some of the winning entries that explored the themes of Robotics and Biomimicry, inside the Church. As usual visitors were wowed!
3. ST MARY'S CHURCH
RECITAL 1: SATURDAY 17TH AUGUST.
On Saturday 17th at 3.00 pm award winning pianist Robert Burgess and Baritone Christopher Hall presented a Recital in St Mary's Church. Titled "Music from the Cotswolds", almost all of the music will indeed be by Cotswold composers!
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RECITAL 2: SUNDAY 18TH AUGUST. "Voyage with ArtBurst from the East to the West!" Visitors were transported by the interpretations of two talented musicians living in the south of France: Mariko Izumi (piano) and Michael Henderson (viola). They took us from Moscow via the sonata in D minor by Glinka to Snape Maltings in the Aldeburgh area of Suffolk. They then performed ‘Lachrymae’ (op. 48) composed by Benjamin Britten in 1950. The musical voyage finished on a truly romantic note with the Sonata op. 120 N°1 by Johannes Brahms. |
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3. ST MARY'S CHURCH - All day every day from Thursday 22nd to Monday 26th August
FLORAL DISPLAY The Painswick Flower Guild presented a themed Floral display in the beautiful St Mary's Church in the heart of Painswick. "Through the Year in Flowers" inspired by Church Festivals and local events. |
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4. IN ST MARY'S CHURCHYARD.
PETE TATHAM Do you remember Pete's sculpture last time? He had a brand new one here for 2019! GREG THATCHER. When he is not hosting his Drawing masterclass Greg was working on and demonstrating his amazing series of work on the Painswick Yew Trees. |
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5. JONATHAN CHOAT. Open daily.
Jonathan exhibited his sculptures and some of his paintings at the former hairdressers in St Mary's Street.
Jonathan’s pop-up studio showed various sculptures concentrating on female nudes and his current series of paintings ‘comic heroes of my youth’.
Jonathan exhibited his sculptures and some of his paintings at the former hairdressers in St Mary's Street.
Jonathan’s pop-up studio showed various sculptures concentrating on female nudes and his current series of paintings ‘comic heroes of my youth’.
6. OPEN STUDIO at 'The Loovre', St Mary's Street, Painswick.
RUPERT AKER. Rupert was exhibiting and demonstrating his work from his amazing little studio in a converted public convenience in Painswick!
Rupert is a Cotswold Landscape artist. He walks the local hills and valleys gaining his inspiration from the light and the woods, meadows and hedgerows. Rupert works 'En plain Air' as often as possible painting using his favourite pallet knives.
Rupert in his studio. See more of Rupert's work at www.rupertaker.com
RUPERT AKER. Rupert was exhibiting and demonstrating his work from his amazing little studio in a converted public convenience in Painswick!
Rupert is a Cotswold Landscape artist. He walks the local hills and valleys gaining his inspiration from the light and the woods, meadows and hedgerows. Rupert works 'En plain Air' as often as possible painting using his favourite pallet knives.
Rupert in his studio. See more of Rupert's work at www.rupertaker.com
7. OPEN STUDIO 'The Art Studio', Dover Mews, Vicarage Street, Painswick.
JANE GARBETT
Artist and Art Tutor, Jane exhibited abstract oil paintings in her lovely little studio.
"My interest lies in enjoying and exploring the beauty and physicality of paint to create multi layered surface of texture colour and gesture. The resulting work might hint at a memory or perhaps an aspect of nature but the intention is always to be enigmatic".
See more of Jane's work at - www.janegarbett.co.uk
8. THE PAINSWICK CENTRE,
GLOUCESTER PRINTING CO-OPERATIVE in the GARDINER ROOM
Members of the Glos. Printing Co-operativeexhibited a wide selection of Fine Art Prints by its members.
9. THE PAINSWICK CENTRE, (Front entrance, downstairs on right)
FIVE OPEN STUDIOS
Five artists were working and exhibiting daily in their real studios during ARTBURST 2019.
Artists including: - Ange Mullen-Bryan, Adele Lambert, Barbara Swindin, Hannah Ellis and Jan Petrie showing a wide range of techniques and media.
FIVE OPEN STUDIOS
Five artists were working and exhibiting daily in their real studios during ARTBURST 2019.
Artists including: - Ange Mullen-Bryan, Adele Lambert, Barbara Swindin, Hannah Ellis and Jan Petrie showing a wide range of techniques and media.
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10. THE PAINSWICK CENTRE,
JACKIE GARNER
Wildlife Artist Jackie Garner was exhibiting in the Cotswold Room at the Painswick Centre for the duration of ARTBURST 2019. Jackie Garner takes her inspiration from wildlife, irrespective of whether that’s in the back garden or the other side of the world. She is open to the fleeting or unexpected – a colour combination, a moment of humour, the fall of light. Direct observation and sketches form the basis of Jackie’s work. Her art encompasses wildlife of the UK, the Falkland Islands, Egypt and India. She will be exhibiting paintings in acrylic and watercolours, from detailed realism to larger abstracts, plus sketchbooks, prints, puzzles and greetings cards. See more at www.jackiegarner.co.uk
JACKIE GARNER
Wildlife Artist Jackie Garner was exhibiting in the Cotswold Room at the Painswick Centre for the duration of ARTBURST 2019. Jackie Garner takes her inspiration from wildlife, irrespective of whether that’s in the back garden or the other side of the world. She is open to the fleeting or unexpected – a colour combination, a moment of humour, the fall of light. Direct observation and sketches form the basis of Jackie’s work. Her art encompasses wildlife of the UK, the Falkland Islands, Egypt and India. She will be exhibiting paintings in acrylic and watercolours, from detailed realism to larger abstracts, plus sketchbooks, prints, puzzles and greetings cards. See more at www.jackiegarner.co.uk
11. THE PAINSWICK CENTRE - (Front entrance, upstairs on left, stair lift available)
DENIUS PARSON was exhibiting in the Green Room at the Painswick Centre alongside KAREN GREEN (see below)
Woodcarver extraordinaire Denius exhibited some of his carvings in the Green Room at the Painswick Centre
Denius wife, Karen Green, receiving his top prize for best in show from Mary Portas. (Denius was looking after the baby!)
DENIUS PARSON was exhibiting in the Green Room at the Painswick Centre alongside KAREN GREEN (see below)
Woodcarver extraordinaire Denius exhibited some of his carvings in the Green Room at the Painswick Centre
Denius wife, Karen Green, receiving his top prize for best in show from Mary Portas. (Denius was looking after the baby!)
11. THE PAINSWICK CENTRE -
KAREN GREEN is a botanical illustrator; selling originals and prints. Alongside her intricate watercolours of flowers and fruit, Karen was also exhibiting her oil paintings of portraits and figures. Karen and Denius will be exhibiting every day throughout the festival in the Green Room, upstairs in the Painswick Centre.
12. THE PAINSWICK CENTRE, BEACON HALL.
The prestigious GLOUCESTERSHIRE SOCIETY OF ARTISTS held their Summer Exhibition in the Painswick Centre throughout ArtBurst. A wide selection of quality original work by many artists in all styles and media. Cards and prints also available.
For more information on the GSA go to their website at www.gloucestershiresocietyartists.co.uk
Painting by Jennie Smith. One of the winning entries last year.
The prestigious GLOUCESTERSHIRE SOCIETY OF ARTISTS held their Summer Exhibition in the Painswick Centre throughout ArtBurst. A wide selection of quality original work by many artists in all styles and media. Cards and prints also available.
For more information on the GSA go to their website at www.gloucestershiresocietyartists.co.uk
Painting by Jennie Smith. One of the winning entries last year.
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13. THE PAINSWICK CENTRE - SKITTLE ALLEY.
A Competition and Exhibition of paintings by children from all our local schools. The Croft Primary School Painswick, Cranham Church of England Primary School and Sheepscombe Primary School. This competition gave prizes to the best work form the children and to the participating schools who were amazing in putting this all together in a short time! Sincere thanks to them and to Jacksons Art Supplies for the prizes. |
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14. PAINSWICK CENTRE CAR PARK. GL6 6QQ.
CLASSIC CAR DISPLAY on THURSDAY 22ND AUGUST ONLY
We will again be welcoming the Rolls Royce and Bentley Enthusiasts Club, who, along with others, will be displaying their beautiful vintage and classic cars in the Painswick Centre car park on Thursday 22nd August.
CLASSIC CAR DISPLAY on THURSDAY 22ND AUGUST ONLY
We will again be welcoming the Rolls Royce and Bentley Enthusiasts Club, who, along with others, will be displaying their beautiful vintage and classic cars in the Painswick Centre car park on Thursday 22nd August.
15. TOWN AND COUNTRY FINANCIAL PLANNING LTD, NEW STREET PAINSWICK
ANTHONY CHURCHILL showed his exciting illustrative work here alongside an exhibition of the Animation project he will be pitching to TV in September. Titled “Little Wings” it included a preview of the process involved including working drawings and models as well as a short video.
ANTHONY CHURCHILL showed his exciting illustrative work here alongside an exhibition of the Animation project he will be pitching to TV in September. Titled “Little Wings” it included a preview of the process involved including working drawings and models as well as a short video.
16. THE PAINSWICK POOCH, NEW STREET, PAINSWICK.
CHRIS SINDEN showed his fine art prints in 'The Painswick Pooch Cafe' in New Street, Painswick.
Many visitors took the opportunity for a break and a coffee!
"I portray wildlife in its environment using my unique and complicated style
of multi-block linocut printmaking. The final image printed from adjoining mini sections.
This style got me elected as a Member of the Society of Wildlife Artists".
“Long-tailed tits” (39 block linocut)
16. JACKIE COX. Also at 'The Painswick Pooch Cafe' in New Street, Painswick.
"I am endlessly curious about different mediums and the way they can be used to capture the light, texture and colours of nature. In my most recent work I have used coloured pencil, scraperboard, pastel, silverpoint or silk paints."
“Cora” (pastel)
"I am endlessly curious about different mediums and the way they can be used to capture the light, texture and colours of nature. In my most recent work I have used coloured pencil, scraperboard, pastel, silverpoint or silk paints."
“Cora” (pastel)
17. PAINSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY were displaying some fascinating photographs of Gloucestershire on the theme of -
"The Character of the Cotswolds in the 1940's and 1950's" to reflect the subject of our ArtBurst competition.
Phtography courtesy of the Painswick Local History Society and Mr A. E. Harvey - with thanks.
18. THE FALCON'S NEST
KERRY JANE - EXHIBITION AND GIFT SHOP.
Kerry opened her shop daily throughout the event.
'My name is Kerry Jane and I'm an artist and the owner of The Falcons Nest in Painswick.
I opened the shop in August 2016 as a spot to create my art as well as sell all sorts of cards and gifts...and my own art of course! I grew up in the countryside and developed a deep love for the wildlife and nature around me, this has now become my main source of inspiration and I draw mainly birds and animals. At the moment my focus is mainly our very own British wildlife".
KERRY JANE - EXHIBITION AND GIFT SHOP.
Kerry opened her shop daily throughout the event.
'My name is Kerry Jane and I'm an artist and the owner of The Falcons Nest in Painswick.
I opened the shop in August 2016 as a spot to create my art as well as sell all sorts of cards and gifts...and my own art of course! I grew up in the countryside and developed a deep love for the wildlife and nature around me, this has now become my main source of inspiration and I draw mainly birds and animals. At the moment my focus is mainly our very own British wildlife".
THERE WERE MORE EVENTS FURTHER AFIELD FOR THE ENTHUSIAST! Or drive and park.
19. ROCOCO GARDENS, GLOUCESTER ROAD, PAINSWICK.
A SCULPTURE EXHIBITION, 'ART UNBOUND' was held in the gardens throughout the Summer. The Exhibition had over 120 exhibits by 18 Sculptors and was open throughout ArtBurst and from 26th May to the 8th September.
‘Art Unbound” was a new, curated exhibition of contemporary sculpture, designed to complement our beautiful and unique gardens”
20. THE BUDDINGS, THE VATCH, SLAD.
ANDY AND ANGIE CASH were exhibiting their work from their new home and studio in The Vatch, just south of Slad on the B4070.
Angie was showing work in both water colour and oils showing local scenes, still life and the garden.
Photographer Andy will be exhibiting contemporary images in `black and White.
ANDY AND ANGIE CASH were exhibiting their work from their new home and studio in The Vatch, just south of Slad on the B4070.
Angie was showing work in both water colour and oils showing local scenes, still life and the garden.
Photographer Andy will be exhibiting contemporary images in `black and White.
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21. THE MALTHOUSE - AT SALMON SPRINGS, ON A46 BETWEEN STROUD AND PAINSWICK. Ample free parking.
MILLIE WOOD SWANEPOEL AND VICKY HENDZEL WALKER exhibited together showing a mix of Ceramics and mixed media pieces at the Malthouse at Salmon Springs near Stroud. Both are ceramic artists who look to nature and to their surroundings for inspiration. Particularly Millie, who has currently been in inspired by the new incinerator and Vicky for the current environment issues such as plastics and pollution. If you would like to meet the artistes, they'll both be there over the ten days or call either on Vicky 07812024623 or Millie 07754182082. |
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22. PRINKNASH BIRD AND DEER PARK, Cheltenham Road, Cranham. Ample free parking
MONICA FISHER Coloured pencil artist and frequent Resident Artist at Prinknash Bird Park, Monica exhibited her work her work and demonstrated in the Bird Park Visitor Centre throughout ARTBURST. Sadly this was for the last time as the Bird park has now closed down. |