Author Archives: The Escape Artists (North Wales)

Who can resist a handmade card? Not when they are are as Christmassy as these! As the first commercial Christmas card, from 1843, goes on sale for around $25,000, we have created priceless – and very individual versions. These future collectables have been made by Rachel (top row) and in her trademark blue; a rainbowContinue reading “Hey! Wait a minute Mr Postman…”

Where would the man in the red coat and big bushy beard be without these little fellas to help with his worldwide delivery service? We welcome Cath’s little elf into the fold- arriving, just in the nick of time on Christmas Eve! Your very good ‘elf! STOP PRESS- A little late to the party isContinue reading “Santa’s little helpers”

No limp tinsel and floppy paper chains for us this year – we’re taking it to the max with handmade paper garlands, inspired by ace paper-cutter, Chloe. Everyone’s got a unique take on favourite Christmas motifs. Rachel’s gone for The Holly and the Ivy wreath, Trish has Hark the Herald Angels singing, and Chrissie’s UnderneathContinue reading “Deck the halls….”

Handmade tree decorations are this year’s must-haves and we are setting the trend with jolly ceramic hangings inspired by Sue. First on the virtual Still Life tree is this very festive set by Rachel – including Father Christmas! And then came Beth’s Christmas wonderland scene, complete with penguins and Santa’s elves. Plus a selection ofContinue reading “What the smartest trees are wearing this year…”

Just a few short weeks to go and we’re starting to feel a bit like Christmas with Chloe’s dove workshop. First to land is Trish’s lovely colourful bird bringing a welcome blast of early seasonal cheer! Just flown in is this very jolly trio of doves from Rachel! Joining the flock is Mavis’s striking blueContinue reading “A flock of peace doves!”

Following on from our foray into portrait painting – we are extending to the figure, with help from Ruth Bitowski. And this week we were working in pastel crayons – a new medium for our group. Just in is Gemma’s striking Modgliani inspired self portrait. And before that, from Anne are two lovely self-portaits ofContinue reading “Self portraits – part two!”

It’s that time of the year … a season of mists and mellow fruitfulness. What better time to light up your life with a lantern? Inspired by Chloe, the first Still Life lantern to arrive, with moths attracted by the flame, comes from Trish… That was followed by a pair with a Christmas theme byContinue reading “Lantern parade…”

Sue introduced us to the work of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama for this colourful session Just in, top left, is Chrissie’s with a range of colours to make you blink! First to arrive was Rachel’s hypnotic fusion of blues, followed by another blue-hued view from Beth. Next … yours truly. Guess who found a bigContinue reading “Japanese-inspired abstract art”

Ruth set us what has probably been our most challenging task yet … a self-portrait! Yikes!! First in pencil, and then in paint, the portraits have been inspired by Modigliani whose paintings offer a simplified, and slightly elongated version of the sitter. As usual the rules are there are no rules and not everyone hasContinue reading “Portaits of the artist … and others!”

It’s been a stand-out year for butterflies and even in October there’s been a flutter of felt versions… First to land was Trish’s felt butterfly, followed by Rachel’s.. and just in Chrissie’s . And still flying in November is Gemma’s (bottom right) !