steve ritter

Poses past, part XIV – The Clayton Centre

22 Nov 2012 7:55pm

The email that confirmed my debut at The Clayton Centre, Potters Bar for 4 October 2012 said: “we take the art serious but are a friendly informal group.” How true this turned out to be. Life drawing is often a sombre business but it need not be so. A small gathering that is not afraid to chat while they work, share a few laughs and be encouraging about each other’s art, makes for a lovely atmosphere.

As the outsider in their midst I could not have been made to feel more welcome. Tea and cake was served, and the two hours flew by. A very pleasant evening.