I spent part of this last weekend helping out at a local art exhibition here on Merseyside. I visit the group once a month to offer tuition and other artistic advice. When I first started visiting the group, it was really in decline, down to only 9 members. In truth, it needed reinvigorating! They also realized this, and they followed my advice which meant that within a couple of months they had moved to a better venue; attracted more members (now around 25) and had organised their first real exhibition. The event also meant the group working together as a team which in turn has brought about a more cohesive group. Plus the weekend proved a social event as well, allowing members time to get to know each other better. They can really be proud of themselves for their achievement. My reward? Firstly, real pleasure in witnessing their achievement and secondly, I sold a painting! Their next exhibition is this August. In the meantime, anyone interested in buying the above painting, titled: "last light, Ainsdale beach," measuring approx 24x24 inches, oils on boxed canvas, price £160, please contact me at: www.roymunday.com