I meditate and I hand mono-print. Is there a link between the two? I think so. I started to meditate regularly, with a local group, about 8 years ago. I did it initially to quiet a crazy busy mind, as a kind of balm for my worries, and time for myself away from my new […]
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Why are we drawn to ancient sites? And what is it that has always drawn humans to these special places? First of all what do I mean by ancient sites? This is my own definition really- a place where there’s evidence of human use going back at least thousands of years- Stone Age, Bronze Age,
The artist often has very little control about what context, environment and company their artwork is viewed in. Over the years I’ve come to respect the skills of a good curator, and indeed good art buyers and lovers, who take time and effort over showing artwork at it’s best. These thoughts have been passing through
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If you follow me on Instagram, some of you may know that I’ve been taking the Creative Visionary Programme this year- an online 12 week course led by Nicholas Wilton. The premise is essentially trying out the principles taught each week on 30x30cm panels- using acrylics. This is quite a challenge for me-partly as I
To make art, start printmaking, do something that fills your cup. We often feel we don’t have enough time, space or ‘stuff’ to do what we want to. But if the pandemic has taught me anything, it’s that you really don’t need much to make a start. Half and hour gleaned from home schooling… is
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