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North Coast Artists presents an art demonstration in oils by Shirley Howells

North Coast Artists presents an art demonstration in oils by Shirley Howells

Date: 2016-07-01
"From the first daub of paint on a canvas I knew that what I really wanted to do with my life was paint - it was to take another ten years before I could realise that dream. And so it all began - the wrong side of fifty, so much to learn, to achieve, to absorb which made the whole journey that much more thrilling with not a moment to lose. From realism to what could be described as traditional, modern impressionism (I hardly know what that means myself but!) - with an underlying passion for colour and light. I attempt, and sometimes get there, to paint energy and passion - movement. I want to tell stories, share experiences, involve the emotions of the viewers, to get them to see and experience what I have been moved to paint."

And so Shirley meandered down the path of romantic florals, portraiture, rustic landscapes with ramshackle buildings, people going about living their lives, musicians with attitude, quiet kitchen moments with inanimate objects - who knew what will come next? She certainly din't!

Shirley has over the past fifteen years won various awards, had work accepted in prestigious showings, been published in an International book on still life. She has been featured in the SA Artist Magazine, have had her work included in the collections of notable collectors but, for Shirley, the best affirmation to date has been having one of her works being used on the set of the Anant Singh movie "A long walk to freedom".

"I don't know where my journey will end." Says Shirley Howells, "Each day a new beginning, a new insight as I drink in the sights and sounds of life, a life which I embrace to the fullest, and the living and sharing of which I hope will give you, the viewer, as much enjoyment in the viewing as I, the painter have had in the painting."

These monthly art demonstrations are presented by North Coast Artists and promises to be and inspiring and fun morning. You will be able to meet fellow art enthusiasts and engage in an informal conversation with Shirley. Join them at 2 Newport Avenue, Virginia, in the Church Hall on Saturday morning 9 July from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. (Entrance just after Danville High School). Entrance: (R40) with refreshments included.