Edna Anne Smart
I am basically self-taught although, over the years, I have attended many workshops and demonstrations and, I might add, have always found something new or something of interest. One never ceases to learn.
I have been painting for most of my life and work in nearly all media - I started with oil paints at the age of 11 and have worked my way through - ending with watercolour - I left the most difficult to last. It is also the most challenging (and rewarding) medium.
My love of vibrant colour is reflected in all my pictures.
I have lived in Cornwall for the past 23 years and moved to Lincolnshire last year when I remarried. The change of scenery is challenging and it pleases me.
I have been a member of the Society for All Artists for a number of years and have recently become a RSC and run a weekly group in Deeping St. James, where I live.
I have also been appointed a Professional Associate of the SAA.
Although I do not run classes regularly I would be happy to give individual tuition or give demonstrations or workshops to art groups.
I will happily take on any commission. - one of my specialities is animal portraits in coloured pencil. If you are interested please contact me.
I am a member of the East Cornwall Society of Artists, The Looe Arts & Crafts Society, The Welland Valley Art Society and the Maxey Art Group.
I have regularly exhibited in the Gallery owned by the East Cornwall Society of Artists in Polperro, Cornwall and have had several Solo exhibitions. My works are always on display and for sale in The Stamford Artists Gallery, Maiden Lane, Stamford, Lincolnshire.
Exhibitions - 2008
7-18 May - Welland Valley Art Society Exhibition at The Arts Centre, Stamford, Lincs
May-October - East Cornwall Society of Artists at The Ebenezer Gallery, Polperro, Cornwall
2-3 June - The Deepings Show, The Showground, Market Deeping, Lincs
16-17 June - The Deepings Arts Festival, The Welland Room, Deeping St. James, Lincs
3-5 August - Maxey Art Group, The Village Hall, Maxey, Lincs
4-31 August - Looe Arts & Crafts Society, The Village Hall, Looe, Cornwall
October - The Welland Valley Art Society Autumn Exhibition in The Gallery, The Arts Centre, Stamford, Lincs
I enjoy teaching - especially beginners as I love to share my joy of painting with others.
I have run classes in both Cornwall and Spain and have recently been giving card-making demonstrations to art groups.
I am available to give demonstrations or run workshops to Art Groups or Societies within a 50 mile radius of Peterborough or possibly other areas by arrangement.
Please contact me for further details.
Acrylic Inks, Acrylics, Canvas, Coloured Pencil, Drawing, Gouache, Mixed Media, Monoprint, Oil pastel, Oils, Pastels, Pen & Ink, Pen And Wash, Pencil/Charcoal, Watercolour, Watercolour Pencil
Animals, Buildings, Colour Mixing, Figure, Flowers And Gardens, Landscape, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Seascapes and Water, Skies, Still Life, Townscapes, Trees and Foliage, Waterways and Canals, Wildlife
Lincolnshire, United Kingdom mainland