Kibworth Art Lovers’ Society – Nov 2025
Professional Leicester artist, Helen Newton, began her presentation at the Kibworth Art Lovers’ October meeting with a talk through the renowned artists who had influenced her work. Among these were Henri Matisse, David Hockney and Gerard Dillon whose strong colours and disregard for conventional perspective appealed to her own artistic leanings. Helen explained how her choice of gouache as a preferred medium provided the strong, vivid colours and flat application which are features of her paintings. Portraits of Leicester houses and gardens, and particularly the grounds of Leicester Cathedral, were fine examples of ‘The Vibrant World of Helen Newton’, one of the titles given to her work.
For her demonstration, Helen chose two images of Blakeney quay, Norfolk, stressing the importance of preparation, research and care with the initial drawing. This she had sketched first in watercolour. As she painted, she explained her choice of board and brushes and her limited pallet ‘for colour harmony’. Kibworth Art lovers and guests greatly appreciated Helen’s expert presentation and the insight into her exceptional work.
In our next meeting on Tuesday 25 November at the Kibworth Community Hub, we welcome back Helen Neave, local artist and popular teacher of art, who will demonstrate how working in a sketchbook from real subjects in situ leads to a finished artwork. (www.wildcorners.art)
The Kibworth Art Lovers’ Society welcomes guests to our monthly meetings. New members are particularly welcome, whether practising artists or simply art enthusiasts. More information about our meetings and annual exhibition can be found on the Kibworth and District Chronicle Noticeboard and by emailing kibworthartlovers@gmail.com
Paintings by Marjorie Walter are on display at the Kibworth MHBS in November and there will be a seasonal art installation throughout December.
Jenny Riseborough
Macmillan Coffee Morning – Nov ’25
