Arnold Cox
It began casually enough. A few pictures here and there. Then it started to take more of a hold,I started to spend secret lunchtimes and free periods at school preparing for A level art. I wanted to go to art school but was persuaded that architecture would be a more fitting career. But I kept on painting and looking at paintings and , forty years on ,I still cannot seem to kick the habit or stop others from taking it up.
Now I have a lot more time to devote to painting and running workshops and classes. I am getting the hang of it - the passion is as strong and a lifetime of the experiences of looking, trying and creating is making sense. The Australian artist Arthur Boyd modestly spoke of "slops from the barrel" and I am starting to understand what he meant - each new piece of art is the result of the past and my next picture is always more important to me than the last.
I use whatever media is at hand to develop what is on my mind. So I love to experiment and above all colour is the driving force. I still cannot lose that tactile,childish,joy in mixing it and slapping it on.
Subject matter is diverse but it usually comes back to nature - our intervention with nature and the wonderful visual stories it unlocks.
Recent Exhibitions
Artshed New Milton January , February 07
Artshed "Coastlines" March 07
White Wall Poole Feb 07
Loplop Gallery June 07
Work featured in Wessex Muse January 07.
Currently working mostly on private work and commissions.
I exhibit at galleries in London and Dorset and had solo shows at the now sadly defunct Flagship Gallery in Poole.
Work also featured on http://artatacer.mysite.orange.co.uk/
I am a qualified teacher (B Ed) and a Professional Associate of SAA and have wide experience teaching all ages. Tuition is relaxed, amusing and supportive so that each student,of whatever ability,is able to develop at their own pace.
My latest workshop at the Russell-Coates was vey popular and over-subscribed.
I am running classes in Poole and Bournemouth Dorset with sessions to suit both local people and visitors.
With the theme of "Exciting Watercolours and lots more" each student can enjoy experimenting in the medium,work with others and get real satisfaction from their progress.
Open the doors to your creativity
Don’t put it off any longer. Discover yourself and enjoy yourself. Small informal workshops or individual tuition tailored to your own needs. I am an experienced and qualified teacher. I offer an understanding and light-hearted approach - as a practicing artist I know the highs and lows of creativity and can help you gently to gain mastery of it and, more importantly, help you to paint in your own way and at the level that is comfortable.
WEEKEND BREAKS Please enquire now for details of Autumn weekend breaks with accommodation.
Some basic materials are available - others at discount prices or contact me as to what to bring. Homemade soup and a light lunch is provided on day classes.
Private tuition or special classes for groups of friends can be arranged.
You will get the opportunity to try a variety of techniques.
Some basic starter materials supplied - main materials at cost.
For more details please e-mail me at arncox@fsmail.net
Watercolour, Acrylics, Mixed Media, Acrylic Inks, Collage
Abstract, Buildings, Flowers And Gardens, Seascapes and Water, Skies, Still Life, Townscapes, Colour Mixing, Decorative Art
Dorset, United Kingdom mainland