The Big Park Draw 2013

This is not the luckiest project of the summer with some strong winds during their first Saturday draw and some pretty heavy showers during the second!

This didn't stop the fun however...I'd forgotten how relaxing it is to sit and draw in the great outdoors. A big thank you to the team who run this event. There were people from young to old having a go at putting on paper the sights of the park or anything else that came into their minds.

Fingers crossed for some calmer weather for the third big park draw on 6 July 10.30 - 5pm. You'll find the event in the gazebo next to Mrs Brown's Cafe.

(Photos by local photographer David Smith)

My attempt!

Intricate Insects

UWE student, Rosie McLay, has some intricate lino prints with gold leafing on show at the Victoria Park pub this month. Rosie’s subject matter is insects and the portrayal of death as an event that unites us all / shouldn't be shied away from. I particularly like Rosie’s grotesque skeletal sculptures of insects (£50 each).

Rosie’s work is juxtaposed alongside Cordelia Hutchinson’s idyllic oil paintings which I've previously blogged about.

Rosie has also recently exhibited at The Parlour Rooms in the show By Natural Causes.

...mentioning UWE just reminded me that the degree show is currently on at the Bower Ashton Campus and Spike Island until 13 June.

West Street Horse

A great addition to Bedmo street art - a giant horse made-up of local landmarks from Bedminster and Bristol. Artist, Andy Council, chose a horse to represent the working past of mines and industry in the area. His work will be on show at Upfest urban art fest (25 - 27 May).

Andy also did this awesome peacock for the Art on the Hill last year.

And this dinosaur at Victoria Park graffiti wall.

The Big Draw

Come and have a go at drawing in the park this Saturday for Victoria Park’s Big Draw 10.30 – 5pm. You’ll find the gazebo just outside Mrs Brown’s cafe. Everyone welcome.

Cordelia Hutchinson

Cordelia Hutchinson's oil paintings are on display in Cafe Grounded this month. You really get a sense of the elements, the warm summer grass and the air in the trees from her beautiful work.

Queen's Square

The Park Keeper's Lodge

This was a particularly bleak day in Victoria Park with a lone girl on a scooter.

This sketch by Ruth Whiter reminds me of just how busy the grass can get around Mrs Brown's Cafe in summer time. Ruth's style really captures the movement and fun of the scene.