Live Canvas will be at this amazing festival for the full 5 days this year.

Our base will be in the Artists’ Quarter where you can come and see a wide variety of our work on exhibition. Olivia Keith will be drawing several of the bands and musicians playing at The Larmer Tree Festival throughout the event.

All artwork not sold at the festival itself will be available on this website a week or two afterwards along with all other artwork from The Larmer Tree Festival.

If you can’t make this year’s festival, please look out for a full review on this news and blog page which will include details of all the artwork created, photos, videos and comments from the festival.

Visit this page if you’d like more information about The Larmer Tree Festival.

Best wishes, Live Canvas

Live Canvas are to pleased to join Lytchett Arts Festival on Wednesday 8th July from 7.00pm in their atmospheric Walled Garden.

We will be there to join and draw/paint Tom Langham and Hot Fingers , a fantastic jazz trio playing hot acoustic harmonies.

There will also be a small exhibition of Live Canvas artwork.

This second annual Lytchett Arts Festival runs from Friday 3rd July to Friday 10th July 2009 will build on the success of last year’s inaugural event. The festival promises to be broader and richer this year. Oscar winning screen writer Julian Fellowes, will introduce and discuss a screening of his latest film Young Victoria. Other acts include Siyaya, the Zimbabwean song, dance and drum troupe and Swing Unlimited Big Band.

For tickets and more information please visit Lytchett Arts Festival Homepage

We look forward to seeing you there.

Acoustic Music - Stark by Olivia Keith

Drawing in the sunshine

The plans to draw and paint in the gallery were very quickly pushed to one side when we arrived in the morning. Determined to make the most of the weather and amazing setting we took the day outside beneath the shade of the trees.

Jamie and Daniel Stark plucked and strummed away for a few hours whilst a variety of artists captured the music and experience in their own way.

We were joined by several artists on the day including Olivia Keith, Heather Butler, Gillian Bathe, Deborah Wadham and Ann Lintonbon. Later in the afternoon colleagues from The Arts Poole (TAP) and other artists came to see Olivia’s exhibition and join us on the grass to enjoy the sunshine, drawing and a drop of wine.

Big thanks to all that joined us and helped with the day, particularly to Charlie from Space Above Gallery and Olivia Keith for their time and effort.

Many more where that came from

If you were there to enjoy the day, couldn’t make it or like the sound of Live Canvas events then come along next time. Keep your eye on our events calendar and join our mailing list.

Artists Drawing Musicians Live

The New Forest Art Trail is a significant and highly anticipated date in the UK’s arts calendar. Learn more about the Art Trail by visiting www.nf-arts.co.uk

A Taste of Live Canvas

Live Canvas is proud to be part of the 2009 New Forest Art Trail and will join Olivia Keith at the ‘Space Above Gallery’ at The Graneries in Fordingbridge on Saturday 30th May for ‘A Taste of Live Canvas’.

This is an opportunity for artists interested in being represented by Live Canvas to join us and get involved in a free live drawing session and have the opportunity to have a chat and show off your work/style. Some easels will be available, but please bring your own materials. Please contact Live Canvas for more information.

Olivia Keith at ‘Space Above Gallery’ during The New Forest Art Trail

During the week (23rd May – 31st May 2009) there will be an exhibition of Oliva Keith’s work at this exciting new gallery space, so please feel free to pop in between 10am and 4pm. Please contact Olivia or the gallery directly (details below) for more information or just pop in.

Open Drawing/Modelling Session

Make use of our Augustus John inspired environment to draw and/or model. For your convenience props and a dressing up box is provided. All ages and abilities are welcome. Please bring your favoured materials (basic materials provided). Open for live drawing Saturday 23rd May to Thursday 28th May. Please contact Olivia or the gallery directly (details below) for more information.

Augustus & Gwen John – Practical Workshop

Come along to a half or full day practical workshop on Friday 29th May, based on the work of Augustus John (am) and his sister Gwen John (pm). Half Day £22.50 per person or Full Day £45.00. Tea, coffee and biscuits provided, but please bring a packed lunch. Please contact Olivia or the gallery directly (details below) for more information.

Morning 10:00am to 12:30pm / Afternoon 1:30pm to 4:00pm.
All ages and abilities are welcome.
Please bring your favoured materials (basic materials provided).

Contact Details

A Taste of Live Canvas

Please contact Live Canvas if you’d like more information about talking part in this event on Saturday 30th May between 10am and 4pm or just come along to see what it’s all about.

All Workshops

Please contact Olivia Keith on 01725 51345 or Charile at the gallery on 07788132114 directly to register your interest in any of these superb workshops.

Gallery Location and Opening Times

Space Above Gallery
The Graneries
Fryern Court
Fordingbride
SP6 1NF

Tel: 07788 132 114

Opening Times: 10:00am to 5:00pm

View a map here

Directions

At Burgate Cross (between Fordingbridge and Breamore) turn west off A338 into Fryern Court Road. At the junction at the top of the hill (about ½ mile) take second drive on the right.