Category Archives: Drawing in the Media

A quick look at stories about drawing that have caught our eye in print and online

Chris Forsey RI SGFA Interviews Shirley Trevena RI

by Chris Forsey RI SGFA It was a great opportunity for the audience to listen to Shirley Trevena talk about her career in Art and I was lucky enough to get the job of interviewing her. She requested I do … Continue reading

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Alice White ASGFA on her ZSL London Zoo Artist Residency

  Sketching, drawing and painting are all equally important processes for me as an artist. Since graduating from Chelsea College of Art and Design in 2005, I have conducted my oil painting practice from my studio in London, creating artwork … Continue reading

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Open Studios: An Insider View

by Christine Hopkins SGFA Do a google search for ‘Open Studios’ and you will find a comprehensive list from Bedfordshire to York; towns, cities and regions whose artists are linked together with one aim – to make art accessible to … Continue reading

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Louisa Crispin at the Society of Women Artists, Mall Galleries

Louisa Crispin ASGFA has been selected from the Open Submission for the third consecutive year for the Society of Women Artists, at the Mall Galleries, London 28 July – 7 August. The two drawings which will be exhibited are Lichen on … Continue reading

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Joining the SGFA and Call for Entries “Draw 16”

Each year the SGFA hold their Annual Open Exhibition at the Menier Gallery, London. There are numerous prizes to be won and submissions are open to all. The deadline this year for paper based applications is July 15 and for … Continue reading

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Site and Symbol Exhibtion from Maz Jackson SGFA

Poppy and Maz Jackson warmly invite you to SITE & SYMBOL an Exhibition and Film Launch. Private view 6 – 9pm Wed 22nd June. Exhibition Open 12 – 9pm 23rd – 25th June. At THE HOUSE, 64 Briarwood Road, London, … Continue reading

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Stepping into Another Dimension

By Jackie Devereux PSGFA My work is constantly evolving I work mainly in watercolour on a large scale, but also use line & wash.  Whilst developing a new series  I am literally taking ideas for a walk into another dimension. My work … Continue reading

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Lyndsey Smith ASGFA is a Christmas Bestseller!

Lyndsey Smith’s Eastbourne themed Christmas card has become a local bestseller. Depicting the local beach with residents enjoying a wintery swim, Lyndsey’s illustration has captured the imagination of Christmas card buyers. Alongside illustrating scenes local to Eastbourne Lyndsey has also … Continue reading

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Austin Cole selected for ING Discerning Eye 2015

The 2015  Discerning Eye Exhibition will be held at the Mall Galleries, The Mall, London SW1, and will be open to the public daily from Thursday 12 November until Sunday 22 November. Entrance will be free and all works will be … Continue reading

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Katya by Svetlana Cameron ASGFA

  “Katya” is the first in the set of three portraits that Svetlana is creating for the girls’ family. “Most people believe that the hardest thing about working with children is to make them sit still. OK, that can be … Continue reading

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