Joy Voeth is an exuberant world-class vocalist with a soulful and sophisticated sound who joined Elsie’s ‘Beginner’s Oil Painting‘ class this morning for the first time.

Another creative step for artist womankind

As seen here….

Joy embodies her name –  in a mélange of rhythms, sounds, ideas, and energies, exuberantly expressed through one being who delights in creating spontaneous beauty AND we’d say the same about her first painting @ Attic!

Always on the move around the world Joy is currently HERE in Bangkok singing !!!!

Located just steps from Siam Paragon shopping mall, next Monday through Saturday evening, from 7 – 10pm in the T-Lounge!

Check this out…..One of Bangkok’s many hidden treasures  & thanks for sharing JOY, WE LOVE IT

http://www.kempinski.com/en/bangkok/Pages/Welcome.aspx

For EXTRA JOY info see: www.joyvoeth.com or contact Attic.

Therefore if anyone does know who it belongs to, please get in touch…. and we’ll happily reunite it with its owner.

The older & battered the better…

Cut up old t-shirts make EXCELLENT rags for students painting with oils…and we’re now running short.

If you would like to donate any of yours old lovelies, please drop them into the studio when you’re next passing & we’ll ensure you’ll get a cup of coffee, on us.

Thank YOU

It’s official…. Sunday classes for EVERYONE.

No pressure. No fuss (we can even order you breakfast with a glass of champagne).

You don’t need to be an expert to enjoy the process of painting and drawing.

Come chill out and relax whilst learning the most noble art of all.

It does work!!!!!!!!!!!!

Expert tuition and materials provided.

Bring some friends & discount for groups.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL – To reserve your place email to: info@attic-studios.com (Please inform us by the end of each Friday afternoon & you’re IN. Thank You)

Jaab Cards darling! That’s what!

We are now selling Jaab Cards at the studio. The Jaab Design Company, founded by Judith Saengprathum,  produces beautifully handmade greeting cards for all occasions.

Part of the sales proceeds are donated to a breast cancer outreach project that helps underprivileged women in Thailand.

In the aftermath of our floral extravaganza, Attic was left with a whole lot of flowers. Needless to say, being an art studio and all,  we put them to good use. All of these paintings are done by kids from 9 to 16. Pretty impressive if I do say so myself.

Goodness gracious we have a bunch of talented munchkins in here!

Seen

Julie

Surabhi

Lucy

Ben

Yesterday, Attic held a special FREE life drawing class in the studio to celebrate the beginning of our new life Drawing season. The turn out was phenomenal, with the downstairs studio bursting at the seams. 12 people showed up to enjoy the teachings of Welsh artist Nigel Price, and his charcoal drawing techniques.

Participants varied in age and professions, including University students, magazine writers, a tennis coach and a professional cartoonist.

It was certainly a change from the usual Sunday energy.

If you’re interested in life drawing, we are now running Sunday classes for those of you who can’t make it during the week. Starting 5th September, 12 noon – 3pm at 1,500 Baht per session.

Students will work with charcoal, ink, pastel, pen and acrylic paint.

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday!

After a brief hiatus for the summer, Life Drawing is back in action! (Thank goodness for that. I’m out of practice myself.)

Kicking off our life drawing week on Wednesday was our brand new Figurative Workshop with Lisa Bergan. Students didn’t just draw a conventional figure using conventional methods, they expressed themselves with a variety of line and media and produced some amazing pieces. I was well impressed!

At some point during the day, one of our students mentioned that they had, and I quote:

“Never drawn one of THOSE before”……

One of what?…..I don’t quite understa……OH….I see….

Well, If you’re a bit concerned with drawing one of THOSE, or THESE, or any of THEM for that matter. Don’t be. Eventually, you forget what it is that you’re drawing and just try to capture it as best you can. Like a bowl of fruit, or bouquet of flowers. Eventually it won’t phase you in the slightest….trust me.

"Just LOVED Lisa's Life Drawing lesson yesterday. Looking forward to more!" - Marlene

Attic is open every Sunday for those interested in instruction and for those who just want to paint on their own. It’s a relaxing day of the week to pop over and enjoy some quiet creativity. Especially for those of you who work every other day of the week.

Sunday in the studio

This eager lot decided to come into the studio and spend the better half of their day creating. Ranging from 9 to 15 to twenty- something (I thought it would be rude to ask her age and then put it on the blog for the world to see), this artistic crew arrived at 11am, and are now enjoying a spot of lunch before getting back to their various works.

From 11am to 4pm, Attic is open to anyone. If you would like instruction you can come in for 11am – 2pm, or if you happened to have a heavy night on Saturday, you may opt to sleep in and come by at 1pm-4pm, OR 12 – 3pm. It’s totally up to you!

Elizabeth (the newly retired head of art from the International School of the Regents) and Amy (Found Attic online) met Elsie at the studio at 8am Sunday morning, gathered the necessary materials and piled into her car to head off to the Ancient City, about an hours drive from Bangkok.

Driving around the park, Amy and Elizabeth’s mouths were hanging open from the view. They stopped to paint at a Sala with a gorgeous view of a lake, reflecting a collection of Chedis.

Plein air painting (painting outdoors from life) isn’t easy. Light changes, shadows move. It takes a bit of practice. If you have never been to the Ancient City before, it is a must. It’s a lovely, peaceful place, surrounded by greenery…so don’t tell too many people. We don’t want to ruin it!

These trips will be a regular occurrence, so if you’re interested watch this space or contact Attic directly to find out specific dates. We also announce all events and upcoming courses on our facebook page.

Also Attic will launch “Attic’s Annual Picnic” closer to the end of this year, to be held at the Ancient City. Not convinced? Check out these photos.

Noodles!