THE MAGIC OF SHARING AND BEING OUTDOORS
Wow, what an incredible art-filled day at @plattesaline_beach_house for the ‘Making Your Mark’ artist workshop on beautiful #AlderneyIsland!
From rugged cliffs to delicate wildflowers, Alderney’s untamed beauty stirs the imagination. WWII relics whisper forgotten stories, seabirds ride the salt breeze, and every step reveals a canvas of color, history, and soul. Just a short hop from Southampton, and a world of wonder opens up.
I setup a still life table for our guests to draw, made up of a collection of host Michelle’s personal pieces from her home, antique vases, sea shells, fresh wild flowers, and a selection of pastels, paper, acrylic paints, brushes and painting tools.
We soaked up the sun, laughed, created, and explored a variety of expressive techniques—from loose chalk pastel sketches to textured acrylic mark-making and playful oil pastel layering.
The 3-hour session flew by, ending with a lovely glass of wine and great conversations about everyone’s work. I brought along a few mounts to help show how a piece can feel finished, and everyone got to take one home!
Framing services were also available for those wanting to take their piece to the next level.
Huge thanks to Michelle @plattesaline_beach_house for hosting the workshop in her beautiful home.
Feeling inspired and grateful!
Comment if you’re keen to take part in the next workshop.
Thank you to Luana and Michelle for such a wonderful afternoon. The three hours flew by and could happily have spent all day ‘creating.’ So special to have pieces of art that we can frame and be proud of.
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