“Another fantastic year”

Southwick Art Club celebrate “another fantastic year” with their annual exhibition in Southwick on Saturday, August 15.

Spokeswoman Sarah Phena said: “Southwick Art Club has been running for over 70 years and this year we are delighted to be hosting our exhibition showcasing our work over the last 12 months.

“We are a small, friendly group that meets Wednesdays from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at Southwick Community Centre throughout most of the year.

“We have a varied programme including demonstration of techniques, introductions to a particular artist or the use of different media. Occasionally we have a visiting guest artist. We welcome anyone of any ability.

“Visitors to the exhibition have the opportunity to view and buy artwork and a selection of greetings cards. The free exhibition and show will be open on Saturday, August 15 from 11am to 4pm at the Southwick Community Centre in Southwick Street.”

Sarah introduces the other artists.

“Sarah Joyce was born on a farm. She has always been happy in the countryside. She is inspired by the outdoors, the sea, beach huts and the bits of nature’s flotsam and jetsam that come her way. Little wooden houses, crafts from bottle corks, maps, tins and watercolour painting with pen and ink find their way into her art.

“Louise Erskine is a watercolour and acrylic painter living in Hove. Louise works predominantly in watercolour, and her choice of subject usually gravitates towards Sussex landscapes and seascapes or from floral inspirations found in her garden.

“Jane Watts runs her own architectural business so is very happy with line and ink drawings. She loves trying all the different styles and mediums at the art club that she would never do on her own.

“Lisa Sugg enjoys creating work in acrylic and loves learning new techniques and sharing new ideas with her fellow artists, as well as making new friends. Lisa has been coming to Southwick Art Club for about 18 months and is now the club secretary.

“Amanda Severn has been painting and drawing for as long as she can remember. She loves using Inktense Pencils and is happiest drawing people and portraits. She is a long-time member of Southwick Art Club and currently the club’s treasurer.

“Robin Chandler is a long-standing member and was club committee chair for 12 years before becoming president. Robin’s best skill is ink line and watercolour. Winner of this year’s club competition for the Audrey Benson Cup interpretating the title summer, an ink line and watercolour of the Palace pier in the 1960s which can be seen in the exhibition.

“Peter Scott lives in Southwick and has been a club member for almost twenty years. He paints in several media including watercolours, acrylics and computer art, including local scenes.

“Jennie Chapman has always been creative and recently wrote a book about a group of local ladies she met and their interesting lives. She is happy creating abstract and collage pieces inspired from her garden. She has always loved art and joined the art club this year.

“Michelle Court has always loved trying different technics that the club introduces. She has recently been inspired by screen printing but likes all aspects of art and will try and give it a go.

“Carolyn Guy lives in Southwick and enjoys creating abstract enlarged pieces of art in acrylic. She is passionate about painting and is currently programme organiser for the club.

“Clifford Feeney is inspired by the countryside of Sussex and is happy creating views across the county with beautiful detail. He has always loved watercolour painting and has been a member of Southwick Art Club for 23 years.

“David Morris was born in Wales and has always been happy by the sea. He is most happy creating work with pastels and enjoys drawing portraits.

“Tony Parsley is inspired by landscapes across the UK. Many pieces of his work are influenced by his visits to Scotland. He has been a member for several years.

“After working for 42 years in finance, John Young is now looking at his artistic side, and for this the art club is a great place to be. He enjoyed working with oil in the past but is now happier with acrylic.”