Art for art's sake

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I was wondering if anyone feels they might benefit from being part of an art group specifically for those here. I'm an artist, though I have to admit to you that I've produced absolutely nothing for ages due to being ill and in hospital, not having anywhere to exhibit for aeons and generally being extremely knackered out most of the time. But then I started thinking maybe I could do something positive about it. I've worked within what's called the 'Arts in Health' sphere and done a lot with things like colour therapy. I'd also like to say that you don't have to be rich to make art. I've done a whole exhibition made from recycled materials. It's all about taking yourself to another place for a while and having a bit of messy fun. No judgemental rubbish or anything like that. And if you don't think you're able to draw anything that looks remotely like what it's supposed to look like, well, that doesn't matter either. I think that maybe for starters you might like to message me if you are interested and then I'll try and work out a little programme. Just for us. Let me know what you think. Rainy X

ruthjp over 3 years ago in reply to Rainieday

Lovely picture interesting it is from a Spanish artist x

Ruth

Rainieday over 3 years ago in reply to ruthjp

Here's the next picture in what I will call the 'Summer Series'. They are all connected to beaches and holidays.

This one is one of many that Monet painted of this area. He loved the wonderful soft light and spent a lot of time here. Who wouldn't? Hope you like this one. Has anybody been to this coastline?

Please post your holiday snaps and show us your favourite spots, wherever they may be.

'Etretat. The beach and the Falaise d'Amont'.

chellesimo over 3 years ago in reply to Rainieday

My walk this morning, not quite as idyllic as your beach Rainieday, but it’s home ️ x

“Try to be a rainbow, in somebody else's cloud” ~ Maya Angelou

Chelle

Rainieday over 3 years ago in reply to chellesimo

It's a place to breathe though isn't it and therefore priceless. May I ask where this is? Rainie x

Artist assistant over 3 years ago in reply to chellesimo

Is that near Southampton, I think I recognise this. I would love to live by the sea.

chellesimo over 3 years ago in reply to Rainieday

There is nothing like sea air, this is the solent, you can see the Isle of Wight from here x

“Try to be a rainbow, in somebody else's cloud” ~ Maya Angelou

Chelle

chellesimo over 3 years ago in reply to Artist assistant

I do feel lucky, although not quite a sea view where we are, that is way out of our price bracket.

“Try to be a rainbow, in somebody else's cloud” ~ Maya Angelou

Chelle

Rainieday over 3 years ago in reply to chellesimo

I remember when a child crossing on the ferry for holidays at Atherfield on the IOW. Yes, it's the same here regarding having a sea view - very pricey. But we're about as close as we can be so feel very lucky in that respect. Sometimes, when the wind is blowing onshore we can smell the salty seaweedy smells and when we get a fret, the drops on your coat taste salty. Rainie x

Rainieday over 3 years ago in reply to Rainieday

Here's another beach-inspired painting for you. This one is by L.S. Lowrey and was painted in 1943. It's called, 'July, the seaside' and is, I think, very typical of a July day in Britain on the beach. It's supposed to be summer, but everyone has their clothes on and their hats. Having said that, I've known Northern July days where you needed an overcoat! A few brave souls are having a paddle. And, of course, it appears to have been made during wartime. Maybe it's a memory? - no barbed wire or defensive stuff on the beach. Enjoy. Rainie x

ruthjp over 3 years ago in reply to Rainieday

I love a beach and we go to get some sea air when ever we can This is Bude we were there in November

Ruth