A year as portrayed by members of Bishop's Stortford Art Society

Throughout 2021, Bishop’s Stortford Art Society ran a monthly painting and drawing challenge for members.

A different theme was published on its Facebook page on the first day of each month, and there was only one rule: the work of art had to be created during that month.

The 12 themes were: January - Weather, February - A Fun Day Out, March - New Horizons, April - Water, May - Found in a Garden, June - Fruitful, July - Summer, August - Fast & Furious, September - Song Title, October - Autumn Shades, November - Up in Smoke, December - Festive Cheer. Here are 16 illustrations of those themes by members...

* Bishop's Stortford Art Society, which was established in 1935, welcomes artists of all abilities. They meet at least once a month on a Thursday evening, from 7.30pm to 9.45pm, at Thorn Grove Primary School.

The society has a full programme throughout the year including demonstrations by professional artists using various media, painting days at local locations, exhibitions and a stall on the monthly farmers' and craft market in North Street on the first Saturday of each month.

Annual subscription is £20 (£35 for couples living at the same address, £10 for students). There is a charge for evening meetings of £5 for members and £7 for guests.

For more information, email stortfordartsociety@outlook.com, visit the website stortfordartsociety.co.uk, its Facebook page or call secretary Eileen Valder on 01279 652977.