Coronavirus “antidote”

I will set the ball rolling to give members a taste of how the Club intends to use this website page. When you do some art, see or hear something that makes you smile you please share it with me (or Sue Mason for Facebook updates)

Len Joyce Website Manager

Len J posted 10/4/20Happy birthday to me, happy birthday to me . . . . . . . . etc. Yes and it’s a pretty big one too! The celebration won’t be quite as planned but virtual drinkies and online quiz with the family, plus a sufficient quantity of alcohol will do the trick. I have just had 12 bottles of Captain Bob delivered from Maldon’s Mighty Oak brewery – well you’ve got to support

the local community.

Joan D posted 10/4/20Hi Len - I’ve been obsessed with painting the rape seed opposite my house - the first is the view from the windows, the second is done in acrylics, then in watercolour. It’s such a vivid yellow!

Len J posted 5/4/20Been active again today exercising and gardening in beautiful weather that got to almost 30C; it’s lovely to feel the warmth of the sun. Getting closer to the plants (and weeds) I noticed my first butterfly of the year - a peacock butterfly but typically, it had flown away by the time I got the camera! A hibiscus has just started to bud too. We have a camelia that hasn’t flowered for a few years that has actually got one flower but it’s hiding it in the middle of the plant. Ironically it is named “days of joy” – you couldn’t make it up could you!

Anyway here are a few pics taken today

Sue S posted 5/4/20It’s very odd isn't it, having lots of time and nowhere to actually go!!!  I cannot get any inspiration to paint at the moment, but I’m going through books at a rate of knots.  Hopefully the weather will improve now so it’s my intention to have an immaculate garden !!!  

Have just poured myself a GT to celebrate managing to find flour today!!!

Take care. 

Peter O posted 5/4/20Hi Len.....best wishes to you and all at the club.....stay away from those little viruses and hope to see everyone at the club soon.

Charlotte posted 5/4/20“Simple message. If we looked after our creatures great and small wouldn't our planet look after us all. ?”

Len J posted 1/4/20

Some of you may already have received an email from Jackons about teaching online while self-isolating. So, are you are isolated and searching for artistic inspiration? You might find some below.

https://www.jacksonsart.com/blog/2020/03/27/creating-together-recommended-online-art-classes-and-activities/?utm_campaign=1876568_Blog_Newsletter_31_03_2020_V2&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Jackson%27s%20Art%20Supplies&dm_i=42I2,147YW,2WH24J,3XCSP,1

Photos taken by me during my exercises. The old and the new, although I much prefer the old! I can guarantee the new one won’t be standing in 700 years.

Gary F posted 1/4/20

Jane S posted 28/3/20

Here is a painting I did this week entitled music and movement

Linda H posted 28/3/20

Linda H’s son asked if he could post this lovely image near Lillooet, Canada. It’s nowhere near Maldon but it works for me

Ruth O’n posted 28/3/20

Ruth has been very busy lately with 5 paintings!

Carolyn P posted 28/3/20Here is a recent finished piece of artwork. Seals at Horsey Gap, Norfolk.Loving the spring colours in my garden at the moment.Stay safe!

Len J posted 25/3/20

No, the bunny isn’t my work – I’m not that good! My 5 year old grandson thought he should cheer me up and he asked his mum if he could draw a picture for me. I have to say it worked wonders!!

When gazing into the garden the lovely viola have been smiling at me and dazzling in the sunlight. Members are free to use the image if they are inspired enough to paint or draw them.