The 2016 AGM and The Stephanie Kay Manchipp Award

The Society’s AGM was held on the 17th of September at Doggetts Coat And Badge on the South bank with beautiful views over the river. At the AGM the officers gave their reports and Lois Sykes gave us a overview of an upcoming exhibition opportunity for S.O.F.A. members with Cat’s Protection, to help them celebrate … More The 2016 AGM and The Stephanie Kay Manchipp Award

Working on Pastelmat

I have been drawing with colour pencils for 14 years, first on Daler-Rowney pastel paper, then heavy weight Cartridge paper.  I also tried Daler-Rowney board for bigger drawings (A1 and A2 size) but in the end, it is Pastelmat that best suits my present style of drawing: animal portraits.. The colours come out more vibrant … More Working on Pastelmat

Late Afternoon Watch in Jackson’s Art Supplies Competition

S.O.F.A. member France Bauduin’s beautiful drawing of Griffin, Late Afternoon Watch, is in Jackson’s Art Supplies Amateur Prize competition. The Jackson’s Open Art Prize had a huge response with 3100 artists submitting their drawings, paintings and prints,  108 amateurs have made the short-list for the Amateur Prize. The winner of the Amateur Prize will be decided … More Late Afternoon Watch in Jackson’s Art Supplies Competition

AAA Award for Pollyanna

Passionate about wildlife and equally passionate about accurately interpreting her subjects Wildlife Artist Pollyanna Pickering has dedicated her life to conservation through art. And now she is honoured to have received the Association of Animal Artists most prestigious award, which was presented at their Annual Gala Dinner last Saturday. The Inaugural Chairman’s Award is presented … More AAA Award for Pollyanna

Animals in Fine Art Exhibition

Charlfred Fine Art presents ‘Animals in Fine Art’ Exhibition An exhibition of realism paintings, quality sculpture & prints, depicting domestic and wild animals. Featuring works by S.O.F.A. members Jacqueline A. Gaylard, Sara Butt and Gayle Mason alongside work by other artists. . 15th – 22nd November Kennaway House, Sidmouth, Devon EX10 8NG FREE ADMISSION Opening … More Animals in Fine Art Exhibition