Dean Smith Art

noreply@blogger.com (Dean Smith Art) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:42:00 +0000

The Big Draw in Eastgate Shopping Centre

From Monday October 5th till sat Oct 10th will be the opportunity to sit down and pick up a pencil! were there from 10am till 2 pm . just turn up and draw!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Dean Smith Art) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:38:00 +0000

ok ok Martin, i'm the worst blogger in the world, but here's Sue's latest painting which is very good indeed, in fact my photo doesn't really do it justice!

noreply@blogger.com (Dean Smith Art) — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 08:39:00 +0000

noreply@blogger.com (Dean Smith Art) — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:37:00 +0000

Michael Jackson painting for Eastgate, not quite finished

noreply@blogger.com (Dean Smith Art) — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:34:00 +0000

All the blue on Capt America has now been blocked in, now the dreaded blending!!

noreply@blogger.com (Dean Smith Art) — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:23:00 +0000

here we go, the ladies from our Tuesday afternoon class hold up their pictures. I think they have all done very well. Pastel and charcoal of Sidney Poitier on black pastel paper.

noreply@blogger.com (Dean Smith Art) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:27:00 +0000

BASILDON ARTS TRAIL

Have been in discussion with Kymfitz and Kitty about the possibility of

a Basildon Arts trail for 2o10, we have decided to call a meeting of all interested parties

for monday 7th September at 7pm at a still to be decided venue.

The reason for the meeting would be to discuss the proposal and select a steering group/committee to organise the arts trail.

If you are interested in attending please e-mail me

noreply@blogger.com (Dean Smith Art) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:24:00 +0000

after weeks of blocking in the black, Nicky has started to add some colour to Capt America

noreply@blogger.com (Dean Smith Art) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:28:00 +0000

Here is August's Bob Ross painting, should be very popular.

noreply@blogger.com (Dean Smith Art) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:47:00 +0000

Here's one for the blog, Jayne making the tea!!!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Dean Smith Art) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:41:00 +0000

A room full of Tigers!

here are the paintings from the tuesday afternoon class, tiger painting session.

Drawn freehand and painted in watercolours, I think the results are amazing!

noreply@blogger.com (Dean Smith Art) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:47:00 +0000

more Capt America, apparently using a bigger brush helps.....

noreply@blogger.com (Dean Smith Art) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:44:00 +0000

It's been repaired!

the whose who of the who, Keith,John,Roger,Pete and er....Bobbie!

noreply@blogger.com (Dean Smith Art) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:25:00 +0000

If you are in or around Basildon over the next few weeks, pop in to see a real cool pop art exhibition currently on show at the Basildon Library. Artist Kymberly O'Carroll-Fitzpatrick's work is on display till the end of July and is well worth a look!

noreply@blogger.com (Dean Smith Art) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:50:00 +0000

Why not buy someone a 'Bob Ross' class for a present, they are great fun, you need no materials, and you come away with a painting that you have done that looks good enough to put straight up on the wall!

Give Kirk a call and book your place!

noreply@blogger.com (Dean Smith Art) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:51:00 +0000

Bobbie Fett!

noreply@blogger.com (Dean Smith Art) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:34:00 +0000

Here's one I done to replace the one I done that became a wall!

Currently on dispay at the Eastgate Shopping Centre

noreply@blogger.com (Dean Smith Art) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:32:00 +0000

noreply@blogger.com (Dean Smith Art) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:23:00 +0000

as you can see, thor is finished and Capt America almost has a whole arm!

noreply@blogger.com (Dean Smith Art) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:34:00 +0000

Over 3 months ago Sarah from the Tuesday night class started this painting of her partners beloved VW beetle and here is the finished painting. Looks Fab!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Dean Smith Art) — Thu, 21 May 2009 15:23:00 +0000

here's the l;atest update from Nicky's marvel picture, the end is in sight.......only for Thor tho!

noreply@blogger.com (Dean Smith Art) — Sat, 02 May 2009 12:50:00 +0000

As you can see, Thor's body ' as if by magic' has started to appear.

Nicky is starting to get used to blending the colours, remember this is only her third painting.

Methinks Capt America should be next.

noreply@blogger.com (Dean Smith Art) — Sat, 02 May 2009 12:42:00 +0000

Hi Lee, this one's just for you!

noreply@blogger.com (Dean Smith Art) — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 09:51:00 +0000

as you can see, Nicky has added more detail to Thor. I think the idea is to finish Thor completlely before blocking in flesh tones around the rest of this magnum opus!

noreply@blogger.com (Dean Smith Art) — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 09:47:00 +0000

Just a few words to let you know how things are going, our business after a few recent hiccups is still growing and moving in the right direction, we will shortly be starting new Monday Classes and a Wednesday morning class, we also have regular Bob Ross classes on a Sunday, see notice area above the sink.
New class times
Monday 2 – 4pm will start on the first week of July, Monday evening 7- 9pm will start the first week of June.

Wednesday morning 10am – 12 will start first week of July
So spread the word that we run art classes here.

We are still gradually investing in art materials. If you need any equipment please just ask and we will order it in for you this usually takes about 10 days and were generally cheaper than Hobbycraft.

The Barleylands committee is hosting a music event over the next may bank holiday please see notice area for the list of bands playing.

The cost of each print is currently 50 pence per sheet, printing for collages is variable depending on the size of your image.

Hot drinks remain 50 pence per cup (only 15 pence dearer than Laindon Day Centre, and £1.50 cheaper than most coffee shops) but seriously the contribution you make to the hot drinks pot does help a great deal!

The exhibition was a great success (thanks to all the volunteers) and it would be good if we could have a spring and autumn exhibition, even though we didn’t sell any work this time it is always worth doing as it gives everyone the opportunity to show their work and meet people from the other classes.

The new changes to the way you pay for your classes have proved successful in keeping the business on track and I appreciate all your support.

Some of you have requested ‘Standing Order’ forms so you can pay for your art class directly from your bank at the beginning of every month. Some have already started to do this, if anyone else is interested please ask for a form.

If anyone is interested in going on ‘Art Trips’, painting trips, gallery visits, trips to the art and design exhibition etc please let me know and we can possibly arrange a coach from Barleylands to take us there.

Finally if you have any comments please let me know.
Thanks for all your support