Manchester Art Group

Manchester Art Group The Manchester Art Group is a fortnightly social gathering for people who share a passion for art and want to practise their skills. Beginners to experienced.

It gives you the chance to meet up with other artists, trade tips and build friendships.

Artwork of the DayCredit: Bill UsherThe Port BargesThe city of Porto on the River Douro in Portugal is the home of the P...
08/06/2026

Artwork of the Day

Credit: Bill Usher

The Port Barges

The city of Porto on the River Douro in Portugal is the home of the Port Wine industry. Distilleries advertise their wares on the old Barges that used to bring the barrels of wine from the vineyards to the distilleries with colourful sails, lined up along the riverbank. I took the reference photo while on my way to a tour of one of the distilleries, including a tasting session.

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Artwork of the DayCredit: Bill UsherAutumn Sunset Parish ChurchWalking to meet friends in a Market Street bar in Westhou...
25/05/2026

Artwork of the Day

Credit: Bill Usher

Autumn Sunset Parish Church

Walking to meet friends in a Market Street bar in Westhoughton, the rain clouds lifted just in time to reveal a glorious sunset, the wet street shining with reflections. I took number of photos and used my favourite for this work. It's painted in acrylic on canvas.

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Artwork of the DayCredit: Bill UsherTurner Street Westhoughton Autumn SunshineA lady living in one of these old cottages...
13/05/2026

Artwork of the Day

Credit: Bill Usher

Turner Street Westhoughton Autumn Sunshine

A lady living in one of these old cottages who liked my paintings, asked me to paint her home. The cottages are over 200 years old, on a quiet backwater. In my paintings I like to capture the mood of the day: the weather, the season, the time of day. As it was early autumn I waited for the type of day shown in the painting: bright sunshine with fluffy white clouds racing across the sky. My patience was rewarded and I took a series of reference photos. I used deep shadows on the road and in the trees to give the impression of bright sunshine.

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Artwork of the DayCredit: Paul SpilsburyWet QueueThe food must be good in this Manchester city center bar/cafe if folk a...
15/04/2026

Artwork of the Day

Credit: Paul Spilsbury

Wet Queue

The food must be good in this Manchester city center bar/cafe if folk are prepared to wait outside for a table in the rain! At least the proprietors gave them umbrellas.
Watercolour on 140lb cold-pressed paper, W & N paints.

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