Helen Antill
Landscape Artist
Daily walking was something I took up when I lived in the Brecon Beacons (now Bannau Brycheiniog). Our home was in a valley at the foot of Pen-Y-Fan. The mountain almost filled the view from the sitting room window, with a small strip of sky. It was stark, often dramatic, and always beautiful.
Being out in that landscape, in all seasons and in all weathers, created an awareness and sensitivity to it that I hadn’t had as an artist before. My painting became more animated, more gestural and intuitive.
I now live in the Shropshire Hills, which share a similar language of colour, form and texture. In watching the light morph, the rain fall, even the earth change colour, my paintings are now like collages of a hundred different distilled memories of this immersion. Intuitive and emotional responses to a landscape I have become preoccupied with.
Along with my own practice I have taught Art professionally for over 25 years.
Drawing and painting classes
NEW 6-week course
In the gorgeous rural location of Acton Scott village hall.
Starting on Wednesday 4th June.
Running for 6 consecutive Wednesdays, 2-4pm.
This course costs £140 and includes some basic materials.
A more comprehensive list of media will be sent out before the first session.
The course will aim to help artists of all abilities to approach their drawing and painting of landscape and natural forms in a looser, more personal and expressive way.
Each session will start with warm-up drawing exercises, usually working directly from observing natural forms. This will then lead us into a variety of work, as we explore the potential of different media and drawing tools.
If you are wondering whether or not these sessions will be helpful for you, the feedback from a couple of regular students might persuade you.....
"I love your approach to expanding and nurturing creative thought and process" - Carol
"I have really enjoyed joining the class, even though I am a complete beginner. It is something I have wanted to do for a while but felt a bit intimidated. The group is very welcoming and supportive". - Jenny.
Please call or email to book a place, or for any further information.
Regular classes at the Assembly Rooms studio, in Ludlow
Friday afternoons 2-4pm
The summer 'term' begins on May 9th.
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No commitment required, just book and come along to one and see if you enjoy it!
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Paper and some basic materials are included. A list of additional media required will be issued after the first class.
These classes are open to everyone.
From complete beginners wanting to learn the basics of drawing, through to experienced artists wanting a space to try different approaches and be more expressive in their creative practice.
Gallery
28 x39 cm Mixed media on paper
Mixed media on paper
20 x 28 cm Mixed media on paper
28 x39 cm Mixed media on paper
Drawing
I take a sketchbook when I walk, sometimes using colour, but mostly just observing, committing details to memory. I don't tend to refer to these drawings when I make paintings, however.
Contact
To enquire about a painting, or to be kept informed about future workshops or exhibitions, please use the email address below.
You can also contact me by DM through Instagram. Thank you!
