AT the Upper South Coast Art Association‘s (USCAA) monthly meeting, they challenged artists to create a portrait of a live model.
In addition to their monthly drawing class and August’s theme of emotions, artists had an opportunity to submit a portrait of themselves in order to be entered into the challenge.
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The artists, who painted a portrait of Scott Kotze, were also faced with a new challenge of being able to execute facial expressions. The winning artist, who also walked away with a prize, was Rina Cairncross.
The USCAA, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, is a social club focused on fostering an appreciation and love of art and aims to provide avenues for its members to grow and improve themselves.
Meetings are held every third Saturday at Mooi Hawens, 3 Middleton Road, in Winklespruit.
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From 09:00, the art association has a drawing or painting class where members are introduced to new ways of drawing, new techniques as well as inks, watercolours, ink and wash, graphite, coloured pencils, pastels, charcoal, paints and other ways to create artwork.
From 13:00, they celebrate artwork created by their members according to a specific theme. Entries are classed into two categories, namely black and white and colour. Beginners and entry-level artists are catered for. A guest is also invited to demonstrate his/her special expertise.
The USCAA welcomes all visitors at a cost of R30 which includes refreshments.
For more information, or to join, email uppersouthcoastartassociation@gmail.com
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