Artistic opportunity under an expert's eye

ARTISTS of all levels of experience enjoyed a most informative three-day watecolour painting workshop by popular artist Paul Holmes in the Londonderry Arms Hotel, Carnlough.

By The Newsroom

Published 25th Jan 2010, 09:28 BST

Updated 25th Jan 2010, 13:27 BST

A large group of both experienced artists and those new to watercolour painting attended the workshop.

An unexpected surprise for everyone on the opening night was a short appearance at the workshop by renowned artist Hector McDonnell, the son of the 13th Earl of Antrim and associate of the Royal Ulster Academy of Arts. His admirable piece of advice to all the participants was to “keep at it” which received a warm round of applause.

A gift voucher to the value of 40 was presented by the hotel to the person judged to have produced the best watercolour on the course. The event was part-supported by Jim Elliot of Kolor Kopy, Broughshane Street, Ballymena.

Another similar workshop under Paul’s guidance is s scheduled to take place in the Londonderry Arms from February 1 to 3.

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