roy munday, artist

latest news from the bandstand

2008-07-22T09:30:00.000-07:00

Despite the reasonable weather, sales weren't good last weekend. This was probably due to two unique reasons. Firstly, the tall ships were in Liverpool and this attracted huge crowds. Secondly, Southport hosted the British Open golf! No doubt visitors were put off by the prospect of busy roads leading to the town. Everyone commented on just how quiet the town was. Several of the ladies on the bandstand were keeping an eye out for George Clooney, reportedly staying in the Vincent's hotel next to us on his way to the golf. But I rather think the Man' united footballer was back in training for the next football season.

bandstand exhibitions to continue

2008-07-06T02:04:00.000-07:00

Good news... Southport Tourism department has given us the go-ahead to continue with the Sunday exhibitions through to September. All we need now is good weather! All those waiting to be included, please be patient and I will contact you as spaces become available. In the meantime, please come along and meet us - Also any other artists who might be interested in exhibiting and selling with us. It's good to chat and exchange ideas and experiences.

2008-06-19T09:46:00.001-07:00

The Ark Royal visited Liverpool two weeks' ago and was a massive attraction, tied up near to the Liver Buildings. I managed to get onto the ferry and took a series of photo's. Over the next week I worked on this oil painting, early light over Liverpool. It measures approx. 36x40 inches. Price: £750

Fourth week on Lord Street

2008-06-17T14:40:00.001-07:00

Better luck with the weather last Sunday, though visitor numbers seemed lower - Due, we think, to the petrol situation. People weren't taking the chance of travelling far. However, the strike is now over and the dispute has been settled. Personally, I wouldn't mind earning the kind of money the tanker drivers are on. We are back next Sunday, with several new artists. Come along for a look and a chat.

our third week!

2008-06-08T11:30:00.001-07:00

We are still continuing with our out-door exhibitions. Unfortunately last Sunday we'd no sooner got set up on the Lord Street bandstand than it started to rain! Just after lunch, with the rain worsening, we decided to go home!
However, today was a glorious day with wall-to-wall sunshine and temperatures to match. It was probably our busiest day for people coming to look and several of us enjoyed a sale. We have been given another few weeks to make the venue viable, so we are trying to come up with interesting ideas to increase sales. Any suggestion, please let me know.

our second week

2008-05-26T00:43:00.001-07:00

We were back at the bandstand yesterday, Sunday, for the second of our four week trial period. Once again we were lucky with the weather and it remained fine, though on the breezy side.

bandstand exhibition

2008-05-26T00:36:00.001-07:00

A closer look at the quality of work we're exhibiting. These are mostly Graham's work....

Friday at the Hay loft

2008-05-22T02:31:00.000-07:00

Maghull town hall's students. Unfortunately the town hall is not available this Friday - 23rd. We are going to the Hay loft, at Lydiate. Weather forecast is good with sunny spells. Bring whatever materials you want, especially sketching pads. Also a chair to sit on. Turn up anytime between 10am and 3pm. See you there.

We finally made it!

2008-05-20T10:04:00.001-07:00

After many weeks of preperation, we began the first of four outdoor exhibitions on Southport's Lord Street bandstand! The weather was fine, dry and sunny and we had a great response from the passing public, and four of us enjoyed sales. This is Ray Scobie's work... with Pete relaxing at the right of the picture with a coffee...

Yvonne's work

2008-05-20T09:58:00.001-07:00

Yvonne also enjoyed a sale, so we got off to a promising start.

Sue's work

2008-05-20T09:56:00.001-07:00

Sue also enjoyed a sale

Graham Mcquade's work

2008-05-20T09:54:00.001-07:00

This is Graham's work, mostly watercolours. A lot of interest was shown in Graham's work

Sylvia Jones' work

2008-05-20T09:49:00.000-07:00

Sylvia proudly standing next to her work....

we've made a start!

2008-05-18T23:19:00.001-07:00

We finally made a start with displaying and selling art on the Lord Street bandstand on Sunday. This is the first of a 4 week trial period and, thankfully, the weather was dry. We certainly had a lot of passing interest and out of the seven exhibiting, four artists sold work, so an encouraging start. Hopefully we will learn and develop week by week. Those of you who have contacted me; you're on the waiting list, but do come along and visit us and have a chat. Will be putting up photos of the day as soon as I get them, so keep checking.

we start this weekend, 18th May!

2008-05-13T23:24:00.000-07:00

Our application to hold a series of art exhibitions on the Lord Street bandstand, Southport, has finally been accepted and we start this weekend, Sunday the 18th, between 11 am and late afternoon. This is a trial period, for the next four weeks, and if successful we'll continue each Sunday through the summer, weather permitting.

2008-05-06T23:55:00.000-07:00

A new venture! I'm in the process of organising a group of fellow artists who want to exhibit in a public space - a bandstand - and sell work directly to the passing public. The location: The Lord Street bandstand, Southport, Merseyside. This area can be very busy on a fine sunny day through the summer months. And it's directly in front of a new hotel - Vincents - that is opening at the same time. To those who have signed up, and on the waiting list, we hope to start next weekend 18th of May. Let's hope the weather is good. Feel free to come along during the following weeks and meet us. Keep checking this blog for updates.

latest painting

2008-04-22T09:53:00.000-07:00

This painting is from Wick Court farm, Arlingham, Gloucestershire. I grew up on this farm, only yards from the scene of this painting. The farm is now a charity which provides inner-city children with a real experience of living in the countryside. This farm is also famous for the fact that it was the home of the herd of cattle which provided the milk for the famous Double Gloucester cheese. It's also home for another popular breed - Old Gloucester Black Spot pig.
The painting is approx. 18 x 12 inches, oil on oil paper. Price £80 unframed. Please contact me for further details.

a study in red

2008-04-12T11:38:00.001-07:00

A simple subject, yet one that has appeal to me. Worked on this in my studio recently and wondered if I should do several more - same subject, but using different colours. Image size approx. 44x34 cm. Oils on oil paper. Price £80 plus shipping. PayPale accepted. Contact me at www.roymunday.com if you require more information.

Marigolds

2008-04-01T12:07:00.001-07:00

A painting I completed in the last few days. Marigolds. It's based on a painting done by one of the Scottish colourist. It just seems to celebrate sunshine, shadow and colour.

a drunk, in a Liverpool pub

2008-03-29T13:47:00.000-07:00

I came across this character, drunk, in a Liverpool pub and couldn't resist making a quick sketch of him. How many pints of beer he'd consumed I don't know, but he was slumped over this table, a full ashtray before him, smouldering cigarette dangling from his lips, empty glass next to him. This image was captured about a year before the "no smoking" ban became law in England. I resurrected the sketch a few weeks ago and decided to work up the painting. Quite how he got home I don't know. But no one seemed to be taking much notice of him.
Image size 44x34 cm, oil on oil paper. Price £80 plus S & H from United Kingdom. PayPal accepted. Please visit: www.roymunday.com for more paintings and details.

2008-03-17T06:54:00.001-07:00

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

2008-03-12T09:50:00.001-07:00

Always fascinated by light and dark, this subject will be familiar to British people. A red telephone box, once a common sight in Britian. Slowly they are disappearing, due to the mobile. However, you find them in the most unlikely of spots. This one is very isolated, yet offers an oasis of light in an otherwise dark and bleak landscape. This painting, measuring 20x24 inches is for sale at £160 pounds, plus P&P. Or visit www.roymunday.com

lightship planet up for sale!

2008-03-06T07:57:00.000-08:00

Heard today that the actual lightship, Planet, no. 23, moored in Liverpool, is actually up for sale. I only started work on a painting of the lightship last week, and you can view it on this blog. Apparently it's current owner has run into difficulties and as now put the ship up for sale - I believe the asking price is £139.000. To find out more, visit: www.lv23.com

River Mersey former lightship, Planet

2008-02-28T04:08:00.000-08:00

Have been working in my studio on another Liverpool subject: the former lightship, Planet, number 23. Built back in 1960 in Dartmouth it was formerly A Liverpool lightship from 1961 to 1982. Planet is currently moored at the Albert Dock, Liverpool. This painting measures 20x24 inches, oil on oil board. I have a little more work to do on this painting, the fore mast needs completing. The painting is for sale at £180 sterling plus P&P. If interested, click here and please contact me.

I'm back at the easel!

2008-02-23T10:47:00.001-08:00

Yes, back at the easel. Saturday, I returned to the studio, put the following day's disappointing news to the back of my mind and commenced another painting. I returned to a theme I first explored several years ago: young smokers gathered around an old English telephone box. These boxes are fast disappearing from Britain, yet I've always been fascinated by them, especially those in isolated spots, and particularly so when lit at night. Often they provide an oasis of light, creating a little world. In this composition a couple of youngsters, aged around 10 and 14 (the younger one is based on my son - No, he doesn't smoke). The inspiration for this theme came from my own memories of when growing up in Gloucestershire, we - as with most youngsters - had a favourite meeting place, somewhere to congregate, usually to the annoyance of adults. I have a more completed version on my website, but have returned to it because I felt the earlier version wasn't successful. As promised, have republished the image.