It is to the advantage of the Society that a number of professional artists live within striking distance of Rowlands Castle and are able to offer demonstration/workshops.
Jill Illiffe gave a workshop on painting a portrait in oils to give members a chance to get out their oil paints if they had them, otherwise they used acrylic, watercolour or pastel.
About painting portraits, Jill says ‘I concentrate on a section and work in detail and leave other parts out and usually have a simple background. The quiet, concentrated process of creating the work and taking as long as it takes to get it right is incredibly important to me’.
Since moving out of London, Jill has found the time to look quietly at the landscape around her, as well as butterflies, birds and the objects in her home - all have become the subject of series of works. London’s loss is our gain.
These workshops as well as Life sessions help members develop their artistic skills. Find out how you could join us at: http://rowlandscastlepaintingsociety.co.uk