Art Fair 2017 - News & Gallery
Visitors to the Art Fair this May were treated to another hugely successful event. The exhibition of paintings once again showcased the best work of local artists. Visitors throughout the weekend were invited to submit their votes for the "Best In Show". "Grandma's Sunday Best", a pastel painting by Caroline Lewis was the firm favourite.
For those visitors who took part in the "Portrait of Artists" quiz on the preview night, the following images show the identities of those famous artists.
Hover your mouse pointer over each image to identify the artist.
Hover your mouse pointer over each image to identify the artist.
Popular WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOPS were run by SHIRLEY DAVIES DEW and JENNY ULYATT on the Saturday. Both workshops drew beginners and more experienced artists who investigated some new watercolour techniques in their paintings.
Inspirational MINI DEMONSTRATIONS were given in the exhibition hall on both Saturday and Sunday.
PAM CHILTON created a wonderful picture of an owl using needle felting techniques.
THOMAS RIMMINGTON showed how to build a portrait in oil.
CATH INGLIS gave two lively demonstrations using pastels. She created a vivid landscape and a delightful painting of a hare.
SARAH HILL worked on a dramatic watercolour painting of the huge waves created by a stormy sea, breaking over the quay beside a lighthouse. She combined the use of masking fluid on wet paper, a method previously unknown to many of the fascinated members of her audience.
Inspirational MINI DEMONSTRATIONS were given in the exhibition hall on both Saturday and Sunday.
PAM CHILTON created a wonderful picture of an owl using needle felting techniques.
THOMAS RIMMINGTON showed how to build a portrait in oil.
CATH INGLIS gave two lively demonstrations using pastels. She created a vivid landscape and a delightful painting of a hare.
SARAH HILL worked on a dramatic watercolour painting of the huge waves created by a stormy sea, breaking over the quay beside a lighthouse. She combined the use of masking fluid on wet paper, a method previously unknown to many of the fascinated members of her audience.
Demonstrations by Cath Inglis

There was an impressive display of paintings and 3D masks by pupils of Easingwold Community Primary School. Those selected for Art Prizes by the edjudicator, Julie Midsommer, were:
Foundation Year winner - Emilia Rajiva; Highly Commended - Sam Prior;
Years 1 & 2 winner - Rubi - Sue Taylor; Highly Commended - James Throup;
Years 3 & 4 winner - Megan Sharp; Highly Commended - Abbie Dunbar;
Years 5 & 6 winner - Maddison Metcalfe; Highly Commended - Katie Harrison;
Foundation Year winner - Emilia Rajiva; Highly Commended - Sam Prior;
Years 1 & 2 winner - Rubi - Sue Taylor; Highly Commended - James Throup;
Years 3 & 4 winner - Megan Sharp; Highly Commended - Abbie Dunbar;
Years 5 & 6 winner - Maddison Metcalfe; Highly Commended - Katie Harrison;
Above are displayed some of the fine quality paintings which were for sale during the Art Fair.