The Journal Listings for July 2012

Here is an appearance in The Journal Magazine July listings:

If you haven’t already been, go and visit the ‘East Coast Artists’ exhibition at the Back o’ the Shop Gallery in Terrington, it runs until the 25^th August.

The gallery is nicely situated quite close to Castle Howard in the beautiful scenery of the Howardian Hills, which could be visited and then go and relax at the gallery by drinking tea and enjoying the wonderful art work- sounds like a good day to me!

Can you tell what it is yet?

I love a new project, there is nothing like it to get the creative juices flowing. However, I am particularly excited about my new group project that will take place next year.

Here is a sneaky peek!

Can you tell what it is yet?

I will post more images and information when I get further along in the project, but for now you’ll have to keep on guessing!

Junior Life Drawing Workshops

I am now taking bookings for a series of Junior Life Drawing Workshops for children aged between 7 -11 years who want to learn and develop more skills in Fine Art, working from a clothed life model.

The children will progress over three weeks learning different techniques appropriate to life studies and will use different materials each session. 

The class sizes are designed to be small to ensure that the children get the attention they require and for the less confident child they will also have a chance to be heard and build upon their skills.

I provide high quality materials for the workshops, as I also believe this makes it easier to create good effects which will help a child’s confidence grow. The workshops will cost £60.00 per child and materials are included in the price.

The workshops are not designed to be drop in sessions therefore pre-booking is essential. For booking and more information email Leanne on: leanne@leannebroadbent.com or visit: www.leannebroadbent.com

Stages of Work

This is my latest picture just finished around ten minutes ago and still wet! It is titled 'Jack and Jill fetch a pale of Ale!'

Here are the stages it was created in.

My Lastest Work!

Red Riding Hood Visits the Supermarket | Mixed Media on Canvas | Leanne Broadbent

This is a contemporary take on the traditional tale of ‘Little Red Riding Hood’. Through this I explored the changes in society since the original story was written/ spoken. One thing that was apparent other than a slight change in family values was the way that in the past we would bake our goods to take to grandmas and today we are more likely to buy from the supermarket. Consequently, I had the thought to use this theory and illustrate it in a modern image of Red Riding Hood!

I would like to say a big thank you to the manager and staff at the Bridlington branch of Morrison’s Supermarket for being so kind putting up with my odd request to use the store as a model to assist my art work.

And finally I hope you like my new work!



Life Drawing Workshops!

Here is my model (Chris) for my life drawing workshops!

The next Life Drawing Workshops are due to take place on Monday 3^rd, 10^th, & 17^th September from 1pm - 3pm.

This is a 2 hour workshop delivered over a three week programme for adults taking place in Bridlington.

Workshops are aimed at all levels of artists from beginners wanting to learn professional skills to professionals requiring to study from a life model.

Different materials will be applied each session and all materials and refreshments are included in the set price of £60.00.

Places on the workshops are limited and as such are not designed to be drop in sessions so advanced booking is essential.

For more information or to book contact: leanne@leannebroadbent.com

An Enjoyable Evening

On the eve of the Queens Golden Jubilee weekend celebrations I attended a different type of celebration – the preview of the East Coast Artists exhibition (Back o’ the Shop Gallery, Terrington), revealing eleven selected artists from the East Coast of Yorkshire.

Image of the Preview Evening - East Coast Artists

The evening was very well attended considering the circumstances and the guests I conversed with were extremely pleasant. The exhibition itself was exceptional, curated by artist Shelley Hughes who with such an eclectic range of artistic styles, mediums and subject matter managed to bring together a fabulously coherent exhibition, and one which I am proud to be part of.

Image of the Preview Evening - East Coast Artists

The exhibition is now open to the public continuing until 25^th August 2012 (see www.backotheshop.co.uk for further details). I am certain that this exhibition would please every individuals taste and definitely worth a visit if you are in or around the York area.