Miniatures currently on display at the Hilliard Society ExhibitionThis time last year the Hilliard Society show in Wells was the first I had ever entered with my newly discovered passion for miniature art and also the first I attended. It was very exciting to actually get to see the work of other miniature artists in person. I'm delighted that my entries were selected again this time, just a bit annoyed I can't go! But if you are able to visit the exhibition it will be an absolute treat. I believe there is also a display of Russian lacquer boxes in addition to hundreds of tiny paintings and sculptures. I was very happy to be awarded signature membership this year as well.
Wells is beautiful - the smallest city in England with a stunning cathederal (and an amazing 14th century astronomical clock inside! You have to see the jousting knights who chase eachother around it every fifteen minutes). The nearby Bishops Palace is surrounded by a moat and the resident swans have been trained to ring a bell for food...
...and its close to Longleat Safari Park as well :)
The Exhibition opens on Saturday at 2.30pm and runs until June 7th. It is open every day 10am - 5pm.
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8 comments:
Double huge congratulations Tracy!!!
Now we just wait for the winners to be announced and we'll be congratulating you again!
Wells sounds like an amazing place to visit; we don't really have history like that here in Canada.
Lots of maple tress though.....
And Canada Geese.....
So if anyone ever wants to do a mini of Canada Geese under a maple tree, you know who to call on for reference!
A BIG Congratulations to you Tracy and well deserved! Too bad you can't make it to see the show. I only have one show close to me to see and I always look forward to it. I love the chickens, and the nest, oh the details!!!
Congratulations, Tracy!! You certainly deserve the honor. And your pictures and description of Wells makes me want to grab the next flight and head right over to see the town as well as the show.
Hi Tracy, a very very BIG Congratulations to you. Does it mean you can now add something special behind your sign on the painting? Is there still place for that? :)
Very well deserved. Too bad that you can't go and see all work there.
I so admire your minis, your detail is amazing.
Thanks for stopping by everyone.
Kim, canada geese under a maple tree...sounds pretty good! I look forward to seeing it!!
I wish I could have made it down this year Barbara, it would have been lovely. You did a great job with all the photos of the parklane show!
Thanks Chris - Wells really is a lovely place, I'm glad I managed to convey that!
Thanks Doris - yes, I beleive it means I can put HS after my signature if I want to...if I can fit it in :)
Tracy, congratulations!!! You are doing so wonderfull with your minis. Keep up the great work. BTW when are we going to see an update to your blackbird.
Congratulations Tracy, wonderful news. Wish we could go and see these teeny paintings in person as I know that the internet does not do them justice! Lesley
Thanks for posting the exhibitions Tracy. I have wondered how one would display the minis. That was very interesting. Congrats on your work.
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