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
Time for another coastal painting and I hope that some of you are now able to plan a little uplifting getaway somewhere. This one is called 'The Bathers' and was painted in 1919 by Pablo Picasso.
Don't forget to keep putting your own beachy pictures onto this thread. It's lovely to see your favourite places and new discoveries. And if you can't get away to a beach in person, I hope these pictures will evoke happy memories of all the enjoyable moments you did spend paddling and enjoying the ozone. Rainie x
Hi , a little uplifting getaway somewhere. What lovely words to help me dream 
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Picasso is such a star in the world of art. There's no one quite like Pablo Picasso and never will be. I'm in no way an artist, not even near yet I appreciate greatly how different artists have an inimitable style and talent. I have spent many hours in the galleries of Paris, Florence and New York, just losing myself and gazing profoundly at the wonderful artwork.
Thank you Rainie for your choice of paintings.
Take care and stay safe Rainie
Tvman xx
Hi everyone.
In the midst of all the unfolding Ukraine tragedy I know that it's making many people anxious and angry. And you do feel helpless watching from a distance. I hope I won't upset anybody, but I thought you might possibly be interested in the following.
Artists around the world have been donating work. My own small contribution is below. Thanks. Rainie x
'Sci-Fie 3'. Etching with Aquatint and hand-colouring on watercolour paper. Mounted 20 x 16" ready to frame. Limited edition 1/3
'Arranging the Stars' digitised limited edition 1/3 from original plated etching on fine-art archive paper.
this is a cropped image from graffiti art. Found it striking
Time for another beach-themed piece of art, though this is very different from the previous pictures in that it appears very stripped down and reflects the style of the times. Dunwich is pretty wind-swept and spare. You won't find any 'amusements here' [thank goodness].
'Dunwich' by John Nash
This was painted in 1919. Dunwich is a village in Suffolk that is precariously close to the sea and part of which has already been washed away. It's an atmospheric place. Life goes on and if you are ever that way, there is a lovely pub in the village - called The Ship I think. I wonder if the structure to the right is the power station down the coast at Leiston? It must be in it's first incarnation. Nowadays that looks rather different of course and I doubt that you could get that close as the immediate area is fenced off. Radioactive particles were found on the beach I believe. Despite that, it's a wild coastline and I like this rather quiet composition. What say you? Rainie x
