These two images show a unique and personal memory of that special day, be it a birthday, anniversary, hen party, wedding, corporate group and any other special occasion. All the guests are encouraged to make a mark on the canvas which is a personal momento of the day for the recipient and it will give them great pleasure for years to come as, not only is it commemorating a special event it is also a painting of the landscape which is an integral part of the place and the whole experience.
The top photograph shows the bride putting the final touches to the painting at the Creggans Inn, Argyll, while the one underneath shows the process developing at a wedding at the Lodge on Loch Lomond. (the top photograph was taken by Derek Prescott ARPS, Photographer - www.derekprescott.co.uk) The bottom p[hotograph shows the Bride & Groom putting the final marks at their wedding at Carnesll Estate.
The beauty of this experience is that no previous art skill is required - Don & Jean, very cleverly, encourage the participant to have the confidence in making a mark on the canvas.
The theme or subject matter relates to the individual's interests, favourite holiday place, or where the event is taking place - hotel,estate etc.
The actual painting process happens after the Ceremony and before the Reception - the boring period when official photographs are happening and the guests are standing around with glass in hand making idle conversation. This event becomes an interesting focus as guests return again and again to see how the picrure is developing. The process is started with the grandparents, then parents, then guests and, finally, the last two marks by the Bride and groom. If it a bithday then the last mark is done by the 'birthday' person and so on. The painting is then presented to the appropriate person or persons.
The medium we use is acrylic, a fast drying paint, and mark making is done using card, palette knives, fingers and even brushes - some a metre long! You will paint on a box canvas which means there is no need for a frame and is ready to take away.
The cost is £200 - £500 depending on the size of the group.
