Painters Online Logo

Login/register

Studio

Inspiration from Artists Week 47 , Shirley Trevena and aEdward Hersay

Welcome to the forum.

Here you can discuss all things art with like-minded artists, join regular painting challenges, ask questions, buy and sell art materials and much more.

Make sure you sign in or register to join the discussions.

Hang on Studio Wall
Showing page 1 of 3
Author
Message
IMG_6882

Paul (Dixie) Dean

  • Prestige User
  • Reputation: 14020
  • Last active:
  • Posts: 4566
Posted
Welcome to week 47 the two featuring artists this week are : Shirley Trevena and Edward Hersay.  Jenny will start the week with her introduction to Shirley Trevena and a choice of her paintings . On Wednesday I will introduce Edward Hersay along with a selection of his paintings . Have a good week , hope you all keep well and safe . 
With Sarah, Phil, Ellen, Rose the dentist, and the granddaughter whose name I forget.

Robert Jones, NAPA

  • Prestige User
  • Reputation: 20386
  • Last active:
  • Posts: 7150
Posted
I don't know Edward's work, but Shirley Trevena is a wonderful painter: looking forward to this!

Jenny Harris

  • Prestige User
  • Reputation: 3095
  • Last active:
  • Posts: 1201
Posted
Born in London in 1940 to a theatrical family, Shirley Trevena is a watercolour artist best known for her innovative style and vibrant use of colour.  Throughout her career she has pushed the boundaries of watercolour and is now regarded as one of Britain’s most experimental artists in the medium.   She maintains that you get the best results if you have no sense of fear and just let yourself enjoy watercolour’s fascinating versatility. After working in local government for many years she finally resigned from her planning job 25 years ago to become a full time artist.  She enjoys working with watercolour and mixed media, her subject matter mainly still life, but has occasionally branched out into abstract landscape, monoprinting and pen and ink work.  (Abstract landscapes are the subject of an article on her work in the latest issue of The Artist.) She is a council member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolour, has published four best-selling books on her painting techniques, and regularly runs popular painting workshops in the UK and Italy.  

Edited
by Jenny Harris

IMG_8857

Marjorie Firth

  • Prestige User
  • Reputation: 6387
  • Last active:
  • Posts: 1788
Posted
I have a large print of hers. I always think her style is “ facetted”, with different planes. Noticeable more in some , not all.
IMG_6882

Paul (Dixie) Dean

  • Prestige User
  • Reputation: 14020
  • Last active:
  • Posts: 4566
Posted
Thanks for the excellent introduction Jenny and your selection of her superb artwork. 

Tessa Gwynne

  • Prestige User
  • Reputation: 6703
  • Last active:
  • Posts: 2632
Posted
Lovely choice Jenny. I do like her flower paintings especially and I see what you mean about facets Marjorie. She has quite a distinctive style.
IMG_0700

Gillian Cooke

  • Prestige User
  • Reputation: 3339
  • Last active:
  • Posts: 1258
Posted
There’s an interesting piece written by Shirley in March’s Artist just been reading it! Nice choice Jenny
my profile pic10

Lewis Cooper

  • Prestige User
  • Reputation: 4111
  • Last active:
  • Posts: 1641
Posted
Once again another amazing demonstration of the versatility of watercolour.  Still life and flower painting aren't subjects I consider for myself, but seeing Shirley's wonderful work leaves me full of admiration.  I like her advice to have no fear and let yourself go.  A brilliant artist.
IMG_6882

Paul (Dixie) Dean

  • Prestige User
  • Reputation: 14020
  • Last active:
  • Posts: 4566
Posted
I’m still surprised at how watercolour is used in so many different ways though I know how versatile it is . There is a lot of fear about using watercolour and yes it can be difficult , but it also makes some superb images of let free to do so.  Lots of superb paintings these I have chosen as I prefer landscapes . Who can’t resist poppies. 

Denise Cat

  • Prestige User
  • Reputation: 5863
  • Last active:
  • Posts: 2189
Posted
Stunning watercolours, what a great artist. Love her work. I've not come across her before. Great find Jenny.
With Sarah, Phil, Ellen, Rose the dentist, and the granddaughter whose name I forget.

Robert Jones, NAPA

  • Prestige User
  • Reputation: 20386
  • Last active:
  • Posts: 7150
Posted
I expect you WILL look Trevena up online anyway, but if in any doubt, do: she made some filmed demos - I had one, until the videotape self-destructed (as the damn' things always did) - which are very much worth watching. 

Denise Cat

  • Prestige User
  • Reputation: 5863
  • Last active:
  • Posts: 2189
Posted
Yes, I will definitely look them up. Her work is vibrant.
Showing page 1 of 3