Insights

On 7th February this year Tina and Maxine started a new life drawing class. We wanted to create a friendly, relaxed experience, working with professional models in an inspirational space. We were lucky to have a perfect light filled room provided by Maxine. Tina is responsible for organising the class and most of us have … Read more

Art in the streets of Órgiva by Marilyin Fox As I stood in the crowd on the cobbled street and strained to hear (and understand) the speeches, I felt very proud to be a part of ANA, of Órgiva itself and impressed by José Vera’s new sculpture. José Vera This beautiful statue celebrating two famous … Read more

An A4 watercolour, painted in 2018. Maxine saw a photograph somewhere of this couple and it was so clear that the relationship was over because their eyes and their body language was so sad. Maxine felt compelled to paint them and write this poem: Estranged It is in the eyes The mirror of the soul. … Read more

ANA member Mix Amylo, a musician and composer as well as a visual artist, has just released a new album, ‘The Hunter of Small Happinesses’. An emotional album featuring piano and a string quartet, this was written in memory of a lost love, her partner who died tragically one year ago. This beautiful music takes … Read more

It is with great sadness we write to inform you of the death of valued ANA member Claire Maclean aka ClaraBaza. She was a ray of light and her practical skills were a gift to the group. Here is a little tribute film for those of you who wish to see her brilliant smile one … Read more