Les Williams finds inspiration in the life and buildings of the City of London, having worked there for many years. “It is impossible not to be impressed by the way buildings and areas rapidly change, providing so many opportunities to record history in the making”. Les works in pen and wash, on location, to capture the moment. He is also training at the Prince’s Drawing School, exploring perspectives of large interior spaces such as St Paul’s Cathedral and Liverpool Street Station. A member of the Drawing London Group, Chairman of the Royal Watercolour Society Friends Group and Council Member of the Lloyd’s Art Group. Les was accepted for associate membership of the Society of Graphic Fine Art in May 2008
Acclaim for Les Williams
2006 Lloyd's Art Group 'Best Newcomer' Prize
I was initially struck by the great sensitivity in Les' work and it is a joy to see that this sensitivity has not been lost as his work has evolved and continues to grow in stature.
Samantha Bush - www.samanthabush.co.uk
News
Events for 2010
The Drawing London group
www.drawinglondon.org.uk will be holding their next exhibition in the Barbican Library, www.barbican.org.uk. It's theme will be 'Alleyways and Backwaters of London' and will hosted by Bill Aldridge, www.billaldridge.com. Les will be participating and there will be an opportunity to see the sketchbooks of the group which regularly sketch around London at attractive locations. Dates for the exhibition are 2nd- 24th February 2010.
Events for 2009
Society of Graphic Fine Artists
Les will be participating the annual show at the Menier Gallery, www.meniergallery.co.uk from the 5th - 10th October. and will be leading a workshop entitled' Drawing with a sketchbook in the urban environment'.
Essex Art Club
Essex Art Club Essex Art Club will be holding their annual show at Wanstead House on the 10-11th October 2009.
Brokers Wine Bar
Leadenhall Market in the City of London 5 members of the Lloyd's Art Group hold exhibitions through the year at this popular wine bar in the heart of the City of London. Located near Lloyd's and the Bank of England this market area has been transformed into a lively restaurant and bar area.
www.brokerswinebar.co.uk , www.leadenhallmarket.co.uk, www.cityoflondon.gov.uk
The Assembly House, Norwich
Les has been invited to put on an individual show in the Ivory Bar and cafe, from 1st -29th November. This historic venue is in the heart of Norwich, Norfolk and frequently hosts exhibitions and events through the year. www.assemblyhousenorwich.co.uk
Lloyd's Art Group
The annual show of the Group will be on for a week this year from the 30th November - 5th December in the Old Library, Lloyd's.
Past Events in 2008
St James Church, Castle Acre, Norfolk. June 5 and 6th 2008
An exhibition for the Friends of the Church. http://www.narvalleygroup.org.uk
St Nicholas Church, Kings Lynn July 12th - 26th
Participating in the West Norfolk Artists Association Exhibition.
http://www.westnorfolkartists.org
Society of Graphic Artists Annual Exhibition - September 30th - 11th October 2008
Society of Graphic Artists Annual Exhibition at Mernier's Gallery in Cork Street. Details at http://www.sgfa.org.uk
Urban Jungle - Trees for London. November 1st - 17th 2008
Les will be exhibiting a number of works at the Lloyd's of London Annual Art exhibition. Full details of the event can be found a
Lloyd's of London Art Exhibition. November 10th- 14th 2008
In the Old Library at Lloyd's. Details at http://www.lloydsartgroup.co.uk
Norfolk OpenStudios
Les participated in the Norfolk Open Studios in May 2008 for the first time. Over 150 people visited the studio in Castle Acre village, where there are also 6 other artists and sculptors with Open Studios.
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