Hi readers, sorry not posted anything new for a while but have entered a very busy period in my life and not up to any Arty things at the moment! Still working on my latest piece so when I've finished that I will share it here. Not long now till the big 3-0 for me!
Don't forget you can also follow me on Twitter @BekhaG, find me on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/BekhaG/366488380072426 or email me at rebecca.greensides@hotmail.co.uk.
If any of you are getting up to Arty things get in touch and let me know/ share any pics you take. I'd love to hear from you.
Monday, 29 October 2012
Tuesday, 9 October 2012
Chatsworth Beyond Limits 2012
This year was the seventh Beyond Limits event at Chatsworth House's gardens and, for the first time, they featured the work of a single artist- Barry Flanagan.
I have to say, this was not a popular move with myself! A number of the pieces exhibited are part of the permanent collection at Chatsworth anyway (so surely its then cheating to put them in the Beyond Limits exhibit?), they were all very samey and there were a lot less sculptures to view than usual generally.
All in all, disappointing! As nice as the sculptures were, they were a bit repetitive and samey. One of the nicest things about the Beyond Limits exhibit is the large quantity of pieces on display and the variety of artists works available to view in one location and at a single exhibit- featuring a single artist and much reduced number of pieces took away a lot of that magic.
Having said that, Elephant, Large Troubador, Composition, Sculler and Bronze Horse were all very nice. But no, it just wasn't the same. I hope they go back to their usual format next year!!!
Friday, 5 October 2012
White Horse of Kilburn Painting
Regular readers may remember that back in May I visited the Zillah Bell art gallery in Thirsk and saw a lovely exhibit there all about the local landmark; The White Horse of Kilburn.
I couldn't believe Chris and I had visited the area so often and not seen this White Horse? That very trip we returned to Thirsk from an afternoon in Whitby and caught sight of it!
So, when we holidayed in the area again in August, we went exploring further and did a lovely walk across Sutton Bank from the National Park Visitors Centre, descended in to the wood below the Horse, then walked (drag our sorry backsides) up the side of it and across the top, before returning to the Visitors Centre along Sutton Bank.
But, this walk didn't really offer the best views of the horse, so we swung via Bagley village in the car afterwards, as our guidebook said that Bagley is supposed to have the best views of the Horse. We certainly weren't disappointed!
View from Sutton Bank- it was stunning!
Picture taken from below the White Horse, just before the steep ascent to the side of it (not for the faint hearted or weak legged).
The eye of the horse. Our guidebook said that 20 people can stand on that eye- must be 20 very slim people!!
Views of the White Horse from Bagley village.
I think the Horse is a beautiful oddity within the area and can see why it has inspired so many local artists. I find things like this fascinating, even if this particular chalk figure isn't an ancient and mysterious relic from a bygone era, but is actually the work of a local schoolmaster and his pupils from 1857!! I thought I'd have a go at painting it myself (of course).
I couldn't believe Chris and I had visited the area so often and not seen this White Horse? That very trip we returned to Thirsk from an afternoon in Whitby and caught sight of it!
So, when we holidayed in the area again in August, we went exploring further and did a lovely walk across Sutton Bank from the National Park Visitors Centre, descended in to the wood below the Horse, then walked (drag our sorry backsides) up the side of it and across the top, before returning to the Visitors Centre along Sutton Bank.
But, this walk didn't really offer the best views of the horse, so we swung via Bagley village in the car afterwards, as our guidebook said that Bagley is supposed to have the best views of the Horse. We certainly weren't disappointed!
I think the Horse is a beautiful oddity within the area and can see why it has inspired so many local artists. I find things like this fascinating, even if this particular chalk figure isn't an ancient and mysterious relic from a bygone era, but is actually the work of a local schoolmaster and his pupils from 1857!! I thought I'd have a go at painting it myself (of course).
Think I may have painted my horse a bit too big- oops!
This painting is for sale and, as its not one of my best, is only £25 inc p&p. The painting is 9 X 12 inches, acrylic paint on cotton canvas. Although the more I look at it, I'm coming to rather like it :) Any enquiries please email me at rebecca.greensides@hotmail.co.uk.
Ilkley Art Trail 2012
Through the power of Twitter I discovered there's another Art Trail in the fair country of Yorkshire- in the beautiful town of Ilkley!
Ilkley Art Trail is running from 6/10/12 till 14/10/12 and all venues involved are free to visit. This is only the second time that Ilkley has done an Art Trail, so if you fancy a lovely day out in a historic Victorian town get yourself over there (not far from Leeds).
I'm absolutely gutted I won't be able to make it to the Trail myself this time, but will certainly head there next year. For more info visit the Trail's website at http://ilkleyarttrail.org.uk.
Ilkley Art Trail is running from 6/10/12 till 14/10/12 and all venues involved are free to visit. This is only the second time that Ilkley has done an Art Trail, so if you fancy a lovely day out in a historic Victorian town get yourself over there (not far from Leeds).
I'm absolutely gutted I won't be able to make it to the Trail myself this time, but will certainly head there next year. For more info visit the Trail's website at http://ilkleyarttrail.org.uk.
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