Artist Talk - Jason Hicklin

We had a lovely evening last night with the artist and Royal Engraver Jason Hicklin.

In July 2009 Jason and the artist Daphne Warburg Astor took a journey to Tory Island eight miles off the coast of North Donegal. Each day they set off from their tents to walk the island with their sketchbooks. Jason’s response to has been a series of ten etchings and he talked us through these and his experience of the island.

As always Jason was very honest and passionate about his subject which was inspiring to everyone present and we would like to thank him for coming and for his continued support of the Bristol Drawing School.

He'll be back with us in the Autumn for another of his popular Etching from Life workshops.

Kate Raggett - Artist Talk

We are keen to invite artists to come and talk about their work, and with Kate Raggett we felt it was especially important as her recent work has been landscape based and largely ephemeral.

Kate gave us a fascinating and personal insight into her work and there was also on a display a collection of photographs documenting the installations she has done.



Many thanks to Kate for all her hard work and effort.

Jason Hicklin Exhibition : Private View Talk

Last night we were all treated to a fascinating talk by the contemporary landscape artist, Jason Hicklin.

To the fitting accompaniment of pouring rain, Jason gave us all a generous insight into the techniques he uses as well as telling us stories from the extreme landscapes he works with.