Leigh Art Trail 15th-22nd June 2013

Tuesday 22 June 2010

Thankyou
to all that came along to this years art trail
and hope to see you at the next.

Monday 7 June 2010

article from BBC Essex website

There is a good article on the BBC Essex website which you can read at
http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/essex/hi/people_and_places/arts_and_culture/newsid_8722000/8722303.stm

Thursday 27 May 2010

It's all go in the run up to Leigh art trail,


brilliant and slightly messy day out for the kids and grown ups.

Sunday 23 May 2010

Leigh Art Trail - part of the Essex Summer of Art - win a weekend away and help the Trail!

Things are hotting up for this year's Leigh Art Trail.

With only 20 days to go before it all starts on Saturday 20th June it's getting to the point when the exhibitors (well me!) start to realise that they really need to create some work!

Things have already kicked off for us with the launch of the Essex Summer of Art which the Trail is part of again for this year. Exciting because it pulls together 18 different art trails and open studios that are going on in Essex this summer and important as the feedback we get from the Summer of Art evaluations could help us get sponsorship for the 2011 Trail. Yes, I really do think that far ahead.............

So during the Trail and also at our Taster Exhibition you're likely to get asked to fill out an evaluation form - but the good news is that you have the chance to win a weekend at Maison Talbooth.

This is our page on the visit essex website where you will also find an online version of the Summer of Art questionnaire

http://www.visitessex.com/discover/cultural/summer-of-art/The_Leigh_Art_Trail.aspx




and here are a few picks of our artists at the Summer of Art launch on Friday 14 May.
















The start of the trail

A Taste of Leigh Art Trail
Friday 4th-20th June
Storm Media
1727 London Road, Leigh on Sea

View a range of work, one piece from each artist and get a flavour of the trail in one hit.

Thursday 13 May 2010

Coming soon


I have been designing and making a lot of porcelain pieces over the past few weeks, most of which are still to be glazed. I am working on some new colours and effects- mostly in the pink zone as I have found virtually all glazes and pots available in that area are hideous, and I am determined to make something pleasing. I shall attach here a picture of one new piece but in one of my colours that has been in use for some time. Please come during the Art Trail to see the results. Old Leigh Studios 61 High St Old Leigh

Sunday 9 May 2010

Colouring Book


We are looking to put together a LAT colouring book. nothing flash, just something for the Kids, with Black and White images from as many artists as possible.
If you find this a bit daunting I asked my 6 year old what makes a good colouring picture he said...lots of monsters, animals , lots of different bits of colour, aliens and lions eating people, He's a boy obviously
Here are some more ideas of ways to adapt your stuff to make it more colouringyfied.
Trace an existing landscape or photo and add something wierd
Play with some images on a photocopier-super big or really small
Simplify your current work and brake it down into colour blocks
Draw something everyday ...your dinner, a journey, view from a window
Remember something from when you were a child
Adapt a kids drawing..making it your own
Make up a superhero or fantasy landscape
Create a friendly monster
Illustrate a story, song, poem or saying..
It doesn't need to take hours, just a doodle while your on the phone would do.

The final date is the end of may so 2 weeks...so grab a glass of wine doodle away and send me the results( or drop them into Emma at Faux)

Thanks tricia

Monday 3 May 2010

Fashion Illustration


Fashion Illustration
Originally uploaded by bridget davies
Bridget Davies.
One of the guest artists showing her work in the Leigh Art Trail.
Bridget's paintings (currently on sale in Peter Jones) and embroidaries will be shown in
Faux Gallery
70 the broadway
from the 12th - 20th of June

Sunday 18 April 2010

Leigh Art Trail

Childrens Workshops
Saturday 5th June
10am-12 2pm-4pm

Leigh Rd Baptist church, Marguerite Drive,Leigh- on- Sea

Saturday 6 March 2010

Leigh art Trail


Leigh art Trail
Originally uploaded by reform
A taste of last year, to get you in the mood for next june.
4 months to go.

Monday 1 March 2010

Any makers out there wondering where they are going?
Crafts council-craft rally part1

Sunday 28 February 2010

Artist Survival kit-Keri Smith


I thought you may like this
it's the best blog.

Sunday 21 February 2010

Interesting stuff

Check out this article
I thought it may be interesting useful, it talks about how to market yourself on line.
http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/a-different-thing-entirely-how-to-distinguish-yourself-from--6934/

Monday 15 February 2010

Virtual tour -Yvonne Pedretti 2009

Sadly Yvonne passed away on the 8th Feb after a short illness.

She will be sadly missed by those at Leigh Art Trail , although we hope to show some of her work this year.

She was a woman who inspired and passed on her wisdom freely, and has showed a massive amount of courage and spirit throughout her life.Our thoughts go out to her mother.