Pictures for fund raiser
By sheilabub
34 comments
I like a project for the winter months when the garden doesn’t need me so much, and decided to unpack my watercolours. For several years I have only painted once a year – for my Christmas card – so I am a bit out of practice.
But, inspired by our local Adult Education Centre, who have an original idea to raise funds, I decided to have a go. We were invited to collect a free ‘square’ canvas, and use any medium or subject that we chose. All the contributions (hopefully around 200) will be exhibited in December, every one for sale for £20. I’m sure some will be brilliant, as there are several art teachers at the Centre, and many pupils who have been painting for years. So I won’t be surprised if my humble efforts don’t sell, but at least I’ve contributed and had fun!
We were asked not to put our name on our paintings, so that the visitors will have no idea which were painted by their friends and acquaintances . . . it will be interesting to see if anyone guesses which are mine :)
- 16 Nov, 2018
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Many thanks Julia and Diane :)
16 Nov, 2018
love them both. such wise words too.
16 Nov, 2018
Thanks Eileen. I love people who really listen!
17 Nov, 2018
That's a good idea … and your paintings are lovely :)
17 Nov, 2018
You’re very kind Hywel . . . thank you :)
17 Nov, 2018
I really like the Listen one - could do with that myself as a constant reminder... and the lettering is beautiful.
17 Nov, 2018
Beautiful paintings Sheila and inspiring. I'm sure they'll find a happy home.
17 Nov, 2018
Thanks so much Sue . . . I first saw that quote years ago, and think it’s so true.
That’s a lovely comment Paul - thank you.
18 Nov, 2018
Oh they are dreamy paintings, very romantic, well done!
18 Nov, 2018
Thanks very much Sunny!
18 Nov, 2018
The quote is so true. I am still trying to follow it!
As for the Autumn scene:
"When you come to the end of a perfect day"..........
18 Nov, 2018
Sheila I love your work you're very talented and what a good fundraising idea , excellent ..
19 Nov, 2018
Thank you Eirlys and Amy :)
19 Nov, 2018
Wow, what a lovely idea and paintings, I am lucky if can do matchstick people let alone something that lovely.
21 Nov, 2018
Thanks Jen :))
I’m looking forward to the Preview evening for contributors. Took mine in today and was given an invitation . . . it will be fun seeing all the artists and trying to guess who did what.
21 Nov, 2018
I would be surprised if there was a problem in selling your paintings, Sheila! If we all like them so much I'm sure the customers will! Good Luck, and let us know if we are right!
22 Nov, 2018
Many thanks Penny - very positive! They don't bear close scrutiny (better at a distance . . . )
22 Nov, 2018
What a super idea and I think your painting is beautiful as are the accompanying words. I'm sure they will sell. :-)
23 Nov, 2018
Thanks very much Julia ... I will let you know!
23 Nov, 2018
I've begun organising a full day of fund raising to support Yorkshire Cancer Research. One part of the day is a craft fair. I wish you lived closer Sheila, I'd be asking you to participate :-)
24 Nov, 2018
Well done Waddy . . . do you have any craft skills yourself?
24 Nov, 2018
Lol! You are joking I assume? I like to cross stitch, but I wouldn't expect anyone to buy my efforts!
25 Nov, 2018
Hope it all goes well :))
25 Nov, 2018
Thank you, I'll let you know, It's not until late next year. Good luck to you too x
26 Nov, 2018
Contributors were invited to a preview yesterday evening, and it was very interesting seeing the variety of artwork. I was thrilled to see two little red stickers on mine . . . both sold! First time that’s ever happened to me :))
1 Dec, 2018
Thanks Julia - just a mini achievement, but it’s made me smile :)
1 Dec, 2018
That's great news, well done!
4 Dec, 2018
Taht's great - but not a bit surprising. How many did you enter?
4 Dec, 2018
Thank you Waddy and Sue . . . just these two :)
4 Dec, 2018
I'm late seeing this, but had to comment, how lovely, and really glad for you they sold too - I bet that makes you feel good :)
8 Feb, 2019
Thanks Pamela - no problem being “late” when you say such nice things :) Yes, it was quite a thrill to see those little red stickers next to my efforts.
8 Feb, 2019
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Thats very good, perspective just right !
16 Nov, 2018