Country Images Magazine May 2015 - North Edition | Page 68

& Derbyshire Galleries Artists It has been a winter of change for wildlife sculptor, Eddie Hallam, which has resulted in a new workshop and permanent gallery. He has also been adding to the range of sculptures which will be on display at his annual Spring Exhibition to be held at Greenways Farm, Riber in Matlock Derbyshire in May. In response to several requests, Eddie will be giving some informal talks and demonstrations throughout the exhibition. Exhibition of Paintings Inspired by the Landscape by Sandy Hillyer at the Rainbow Gallery, Eastwood. This solo exhibition of both contemporary and traditional paintings in acrylics and watercolours has the theme ‘Summer’ using vibrant colour and texture. Sandy’s inspiration comes from big skies and open spaces, be it wild moorland or remote beaches. Beeley Moor is one of her favourite subjects to paint. Norma Gent will be holding his spring exhibition of ◆ Pets, Portraits, Scenes, Still Life, Executive Caricatures, Victorian Life. Watercolour Classes Tuesday mornings & evenings & every Thursday 9am - 10.45am St Thomas’s Community Centre Somercotes Framing Now Available The Studio, No 2 The Galleries, New Lane, Alfreton. 01773 836907 Exhibi tion The gallery, which is both friendly and welcoming, nestles in the heart of the scenic and historic hamlet of Riber and is well worth a visit. EDDIE HALLAM Derbyshire Artist SPECIAL DAY WORKSHOP Saturday 11th July Eddie is the archetypal country craftsman, living and working from a small workshop in the heart of the countryside. He has worked with wildlife all his life and is a passionate conservationist. He discovered his artistic talent during his university studies as a biologist and, to this day, his field sketch books remain a vital resource for his sculptural work. Animal lovers are always keen to capture the image of their beloved pet for ever, and what better way than through original water colour art. Norma Gent working from photographs is taking commissions, to contact her call The Studio on 01773 836907. of P tings inspired ain by th e landsca pe by Sandy Hillyer at The Rainbow Gallery D.H. Lawrence Heritage Centre, Mansfield Road, Eastwood, Nottingham NG16 3DZ Friday 29th May – 12th July 2015 Open - Tuesday – Sunday 10am-5pm Enquiries Tel: - 01773 717353 www.dhlawrenceheritage.org | www.sandyhillyer.com 66 | CountryImagesMagazine.co.uk BRONZE WILDLIFE SCULPTURES 16 – 24 MAY 2015 11am – 8pm Informal talks and demonstrations throughout the exhibition. Riber Wildlife Art Gallery, Greenways Farm Riber Matlock DE4 5JU T: 01629 583108 www.wildlifesculptures.co.uk [email protected]