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Derek Croft

I began painting and drawing in earnest when I was fourteen. Harold Riley came to teach at my school and I was chosen to attend his Saturday art classes. I was given a set of oils and other art materials by my brother before he returned to his ship H.M.S. Eagle.
I worked in engineering and later in the chemical industry before taking early retirement to look after my wife. This has allowed me to devote more time to my art and my paintings. My subjects include portraits, animals, still life and landscapes.
I have exhibited at various venues including the Colin Jellicoe Gallery, Eccles Community Art Gallery and other local galleries.
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  • Home
    • Members of the committee and club rules
    • Contact us
  • Programme
    • Blog Demonstrations workshops Etc
    • Members pictures whilst the club is closed March 2020
  • History of the club from 1947
    • History of the club 2017-
    • Club Youtube videos
    • present Members Gallery >
      • Derek Croft
      • Ken Dovid
      • Tony Easom
      • Lynn Kirkley
      • Hilda Kirkman
      • Dorothy Pointon
      • Brenda Vitler
      • Peter Walker
      • Robert Watson
      • Liang Sun
      • Philip Westcott
  • Future Events
    • News and Past Events
    • Videos of past demonstrations. Useful information etc
  • Exhibition Information
    • Entry Form and Rules Downloadable
    • 2023 exhibition Opening
    • Exhibition 2021
    • Exhibition 2019
    • Exhibition 2018
    • Exhibition 2017
    • Exhibition 2016
  • Downloadable Files
  • History of the club from 1947