Artist Helen Smith winner of the Ribble Valley Art Studios Open
exhibition 2012 previews her exciting solo exhibition on Friday 26th April 6.30
pm.
Featuring her winning painting “Broken”,
the show gives visitors the opportunity to view her deeply personal paintings
ranging from family portraits to abstract figurative.
Helen, from Chatburn, studied at Blackburn
and gained her fine art degree in 2011.
It was during this time she developed her skills as a portrait Artist
into a more free and expressive way of painting.
Helen said “This is a great opportunity for me to show my life’s work so
far and ironically the exhibition coincides with my 40th birthday. At the same time the exhibition signifies the
end of an era for me, as I have just been given a great career opportunity
which may mean I will have to put away the paint brushes for a while.
Keith Parkinson from Ribble Valley Art Studios is looking forward to the
exhibition, he said “Helen’s winning piece is a bold and expressive study with
strong emotional connections and we’re all excited to see it sitting alongside
Helen’s other work”
The exhibition will run until 25th May and will be just one of many
reasons to visit Ribble Valley Art Studios, in Bowland Chambers, Harris Court
The studios are home to eight local artists who work on the premises and
can often be seen during our opening days (Wednesdays and Saturdays 11am to
2pm), working on their varied projects. There is always some of their work on
show and they are all happy to talk to visitors about what they are up to. This
makes it more than just a visit to the gallery with the opportunity to watch
the work being made and find out what the artist is thinking.
Both beginner and experienced artists also have the chance to develop
their skills through classes and workshops. Beverley Chapelhow and Keith
Parkinson run a Wednesday evening class and are now considering a daytime
session. They also provide a series of weekend and school holiday workshops for
adults and children. A full day print-making session on Saturday 8th June at
£50 including lunch and refreshments represents excellent value.
We can also provide sessions for groups and parties of children and
adults to your specific requirements – perhaps a staff reward day or a
different birthday party for a teenager, or a friends’ get together.
Look out also for workshops by Gosha Gibek.
The studios’ gallery/teaching room is available for hire at reasonable
rates.
Please contact us on: 07528 055723
Or e-mail: info@ribblevalleyartstudios.com
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