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Sitting by the window by Cathy Hunter

A NOD TO MATTISSE IN PASTELS
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You have done a superb job of doing this Cathy , how luck to have a art teacher in the family obviously all very talented.

Thank you so much Paul! During the process I really thought "This is so rubbish!" but was so glad I persevered and finished it.

My dad was a superb artist - painted landscapes and still life in oils. :)

Like this a lot - talented family!

Thanks Heather:)

As I looked at this Cathy I instantly thought of Matisse, even before reading your comment. Great pastel work.

Oh that's nice to hear Spencer! Brilliant! :)

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23/11/2022
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In the Artsocial zoom class last night we were looking at the influences of Matisse and the way he painted his subjects etc. (Ref The music lesson, oil on canvas 1917) so Matt, our fabulous art teacher (who also happens to be my wonderful brother!) gave us this composition to try. We sketched it out with soft charcoal then applied soft pastels. It was certainly a challenge! He took the photo of his wife, Sam, sitting in their front room and called it "A room with a brew".

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Cathy Hunter

I started painting at the beginning of 2022, after my lovely dad died. Mum (88) & I decided to join my brother's Zoom art class every Tuesday and it has been a saviour for us both, helping us through the grief. I went to Art college many years ago and qualified in Graphics/Exhibition/Display. Been…

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