A GROUP of artists in the borough have given themselves a creative challenge.
Each day this month they drew or painted a picture that was posted on their Facebook page.
Wokingham Art Society member, Caroline Mizen,came up with the idea of a Fotograph February challenge.
She felt it would be a good way to encourage members and non-members to sketch together, in any media, for 30 minutes or less.
The group provided a photo every day on their Facebook page as inspiration, but people also used their own photo for that day instead if they wished.
Photos covered a diverse range of subjects, and encouraged the artists to move outside their comfort zones to paint or draw something different.
Group member and artist Kusum Shabong says: “Many of the photos were of landscapes, but others were related to food or general objects.
“For artists used to focussing on natural subjects like birds, animals or vegetation, these other objects are a bit more challenging.
“It’s really good to get us doing something different, and with the challenge being only 30 minutes long, people don’t feel pressured to produce a piece of perfect art.
The idea was to produce something daily, and to benefit from the regular activity.
“It’s about having the freedom to express yourself, and to work in a different medium,” says Kusum.
“Members have been enjoying the challenge, and we’re all very inspired by each others’ work.”
Wokingham Art Society currently numbers around 150 people , and the group is always keen to attract new joiners.
Members can attend monthly demonstrations at the Bradbury Centre, Wokingham.
And there are also weekly drawing and painting together sessions at The Cornerstone, All Saints Church, along with occasional weekend workshops.
For 65 years the group has held an annual exhibition of works, which is currently held at St Paul’s Church, Wokingham for two weeks at the end of July and the start of August.
For more information about the society and to join them visit:www.wokinghamartsociety.org.uk
To see the Fotograph February challenge visit the group’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/wokinghamartsociety
