The Art of Calm

Colours of Roses and Dahlias...inspiration anyone?

Our blackberry picking yesterday prompted memory of this nostalgic and harmonious painting - 'Children Picking Blackberries' by the artist Myles Birket Foster (1829-1899).

Fresh Kent cherries to inspire a Still Life painting anyone? - Melody

The glorious and breathtaking colours of the painter, art teacher and plantsman - Cedric Morris (1889-1982) - Melody.

Our latest get together with watercolours was an enchanting experience in Boughton Monchelsea, Kent where we shared stories and had conversations with friendly enthusiasts keen to focus on the mediative power of art. This time we followed a creator named Clare who was the session guide.
It was great to paint along with like minds and hearts. Thank you too to Art of Calm's own Christine for showing me just how mindfulness and watercolours are the perfect combination to create beautiful flower pictures and whatever maybe in the imagination.
Also we decided tablemate Nadine's wine bottle image was sensationally good - Melody 🙏

The vibrant colours of early summer ❤️

"I'd like people to look at art with a calm mind..", said the evocative and celebrated war artist Eric Ravilious (1903 -1942).

Calling all community groups and organisations!!
Why not book a session with us and learn to unwind by experiencing the wonders of painting with watercolours with holistic therapist and artist Christine Bailey.
An illustrated talk about the lives of great watercolourists including J M W Turner, Claude Monet and John Singer Sargent will also be presented by Arts Society accredited lecturer Melody Foreman.
To find out more about this unique participatory session to help ease away anxiety and stress then email us - [email protected] or [email protected]

Out and about at the Wayfarers Wine hut at Folkestone Harbour Arm. Find award winning wines and cheeses, book vineyard tours and tastings and sign up for your place at a unique Art of Calm Sip Paint & Relax experience with Wayfarer Wines own Karen Ashford, holistic therapist Christine Bailey, and Art Historian and Wayfarer enthusiast Melody Foreman.
The Sip, Paint and Relax takes place on Wednesday, March 25 from 1pm to 4pm at The Tasting Room, Wayfarers Vineyard, Highfield Farm, Susans Hill, Woodchurch, Kent. Book your place now - 07876018243.