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A Mindful moment – sound drawings
I am working on extending my new series based on Forton Lake and developing some more work based on the area. I have been spending a lot of time, mindfully recording what I see,Continue reading “A Mindful moment – sound drawings”
Forton Creek Series
After a lot of work, I have produced three paintings that I am very pleased with, that convey my feelings about the creek near my home. Like many of us, I started reallly seeingContinue reading “Forton Creek Series”
Stuck…..
I’ve been working hard on the abstraction course and it’s been challenging! I realised that I had become stuck. Working in such detail and in a concious way had led me down a narrowContinue reading “Stuck…..”
Putting it all into practice
I have spent the last five or six weeks reflecting on my new series and what I want to say. I decided to focus on the area where I walk, almost every day, toContinue reading “Putting it all into practice”
Fun with my sketchbook
Away from my studio for a few days, so I have broken out a new concertina sketchbook to fill up with sketches. I did this last year for the first time and found itContinue reading “Fun with my sketchbook”
Considering….
I am busy at the moment, planning a new series of work based on Portsmouth Harbour and specifically the area around Forton Lake and the old buildings in Priddy’s Hard. This area is endlesslyContinue reading “Considering….”
Texture, pattern and gradient….
Whilst I just love to go into my studio and just paint madly, I have spent the last couple of years really getting underneath the hood and learning the basics. I have done someContinue reading “Texture, pattern and gradient….”
Back in the studio!
After a six month enforced break when I was working full time and didn’t have an art studio, I am back! It has been so frustrating to either be too tired to create orContinue reading “Back in the studio!”
The Lake
Standing by the edge of the lake,Breathing in the serenity and calm,The sun rose in the distance,And the frost touched my cheeks.A stranger asked if I was ok,I smiled and said I was fine.IContinue reading “The Lake”
Layers of time – a new series of work
After many years of using different genre, tools and media to express what I was feeling I have found a practice I love. I have painted abstractly for some time but was still dissatisfiedContinue reading “Layers of time – a new series of work”
Dorset beauty
On a break in Dorset, I am enjoying digging my camera out again. It’s been a while since I did some mindful photography and I am pleased with the results from yesterday. A gloriousContinue reading “Dorset beauty”
Exciting beginings
I’ve spent lockdowns doing a variety of online art courses with amazing tutors who ordinarily I would not be able to visit. I have really relished learning new techniques and honing my skills soContinue reading “Exciting beginings”