Artist Papers interview with Irina Garmashova-Cawton
January 29, 2015
An good interview with S.O.F.A. member Irina Garmashova-Cawton is on The Artist Papers web site.
Keen For Cats at The Adelaide Fringe
January 28, 2015
S.O.F.A associate member Margaret Slape-Phillips is exhibiting 3 oil paintings of her own domestic cats during “KEEN FOR CATS” a community art exhibition at The Pepper Street Arts Centre, Magill, South Australia during the 2015 Adelaide Fringe. Dates 15 February – 20th March. She will also be demonstrating at the opening event. Keen For Cats … More Keen For Cats at The Adelaide Fringe
Sketching Safari in Northern Botswana
November 20, 2014
As an associate member of SOFA I thought I would drop you a line to tell you about an amazing sketching Safari that I went on in August this year. The Safari in Northern Botswana was for anyone interested in Sketching and learning about ‘Big Cats’ Their behaviour, anatomy, the way they move and their … More Sketching Safari in Northern Botswana
From the Mundane to the Magnificat
November 17, 2014
S.O.F.A member Celia Pike has an exhibition of paintings and prints in Southwark Cathedral Refectory, in London, from 15 Nov – 12 Dec. When Celia first came across Doorkins Magnificat in the wonderful light of Southwark Cathedral, she was afraid to breath or move and just had to watch her; it was a perfect moment. The … More From the Mundane to the Magnificat
Cats And Kittens Exhibition in Winterbourne
October 2, 2014
Cats And Kittens In Action, an exhibition by S.O.F.A. member France Bauduin is on at the Winterbourne Library from the 11th to th 31st of October with a workshop on the 31st of October. Photo(s) provided by Rich McD Photography
Wildlife Artist of the Year Competition 2015
September 30, 2014
Any big cat painters among you may be interested in The David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation Wildlife Artist of the Year Competition 2015. It’s now open for entries. With a top prize of £10,000 the competition is now in its 8th year. NEW for 2015 – a chance to win a feature in The Artist magazine with … More Wildlife Artist of the Year Competition 2015
International Cat Care Calendar 2015
September 25, 2014
Featuring the 12 winning entries in this year’s iCatCare Photographic Competition, this is the purrfect gift for all cat lovers, and it could be yours for just £9.50! The quality and artistry of the photographs transform this calendar into something really special which will appeal to cat lovers and photographers alike. The beautiful cats featured … More International Cat Care Calendar 2015
Stephanie Kay Manchipp Memorial Award 2014
September 24, 2014
S.O.F.A. is very pleased to announce the third Stephanie Kay Manchipp Memorial Award for new members goes to Suzanne Bradley whose wonderful miniature paintings are quite amazing. She was presented with a certificate, designed by Ben Manchipp, and a cheque for £100 by our Chairman Kay Young. Congratulations Suzanne!
