Lockdown Gallery
Share your Lockdown Hobby!
The Lockdown Gallery is open! Here are the entries from MKCCG Staff & Members.
We would still welcome your contributions. Please send them to enquiries@mkccg.org.
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These photos were sent in by one of our past young Blueshirts who now works at Papworth in Cambridge. Many of our members belong to the National Trust and would have missed their late Winter Stroll through Anglesey Abbey.
I really got into gardening - I did not leave my home for 2 months due to high-risk status - and these are all of my own garden.
Cathy Wells, Phase IV Waiting List
Stan Keeves (Social Chairman), making his flower planters. Some have Fred in as usual making sure his dad is ok.
Theresa Keeves
Stan has sent some photographs of members who have been meeting up for regular walks during lockdown, once restrictions eased.
A few more efforts in oils.
Dobbie, the House Elf.
Four panels for a local school...Green Woodpecker, fat Robin, Goldfinch and a Kingfisher.
Pair of Scarlet Macaws.
Snorlax (a Pokemon)...for grandchild.
The Boy with the Golden Hair...grandchild...actually used gold oil paint!
The Three Amigos...grandchild, Rabbit and Mr Monkey.
Cavan Meehan Wed AM member.
I recently set myself a project of taking photos with my phone. I do have a ‘proper’ camera and just usually use the phone for taking quick snaps of family and friends. But I saw an exhibtion of landscape photos taken solely with a phone and this set me thinking about trying to do a bit more with my phone.
To be honest, I found it a lot more difficult than using my camera. The phone kept slipping through my fingers - but that’s probably just me being clumsy. And sometimes it was difficult to see the screen when it was very sunny. But modern phones have amazing cameras in them and are so convenient to carry around. I walk round Newport Pagnell and the BuryField common most mornings now and always take the phone with me. There’s always something to see.
If you’ve never tried editing your phone pictures before, give it a go. You might be surprised by the results. And it you don’t like what you see, delete it and start again. It’s all about having fun.
Ian Spratley, Tuesday AM.
Sandy was busy creating outfits for teddy each day as the village children went on their bear hunt.
Kate used the opportunity to learn how to quilt to produce these cushions or her G and T corner!
Whilst Hayley mum finally found a use for all those scraps of wool.
Steve is not very arty crafty. He has been known to make cakes (see picture) and scones.
During lockdown he has been recording the MKCCG Dickie Ticker podcast with Alex and they have now recorded their own "independent" podcast, called The Discussionarium, which is available on multiple podcast platforms and has been listened to in the UK, Ireland, Australia and the USA . This has meant Steve learning to use new apps to edit the podcasts and compose the theme tunes, both of which you can listen to here.
The weird one has been replaced by the more upbeat one, which you may recognise if you listen to the Dickie Ticker podcasts.
I took up oil painting at the beginning of lockdown. First oils I’ve done since the 1970’s. No lessons, just had a bash. Done loads now. Mainly do portraits of the grandchildren and birds!
‘Need a Hug’ - painted for my grandchildren. ‘Pair of Red Kites’ – often fly over my house. First big painting I’ve done.
‘Self Portrait’ or ‘If you can’t fight wear a big hat!’ – First self portrait. ‘Supermarine Spitfire' – my very first effort.
Oils are very forgiving and allow for a great variety of styles and techniques. I usual[y listen to rainforest sounds in the background. It’s therapeutic and focusses the mind. For a short time you can lose yourself. It doesn’t matter if you think you’re no good at ‘art’. Materials are relatively inexpensive. If you haven’t painted since school, have a go. Need inspiration? Start with family, nature, architecture, photos, whatever. Use basic shapes, colour them in! Got a picture! Start small and experiment. Loads of brilliant idea on the internet – for the novice and the aspiring Lucien Freud! Have fun.
Cavan Meehan Wed AM member
Alex and her family have been busy rescuing hedgehogs and building them the perfect hideaway retreat!
Katie and her children were busy in the garden, growing beautiful flowers and hatching butterflies whilst being entertained by their playful puppy!
Sugar craft skills demonstrated by Maryann and Wendy.
Caroline has been busy enjoying an on line art course whilst Jos created a lovely painting which has yet to be named ( ballet dancer image) – suggestions are welcomed.
Libby created a stunning hanging basket whilst our talented Elaine did a mini garden make over!