Busy, busy, busy…… why are the days feeling shorter and the weeks quicker???
Since my last update I have been vigorously painting my 6 chosen portraits, I had a clear week before receiving feedback on my dissertation draft and in anticipation of feedback that leads to lots of work I decided to get on and do as much as I could – resulting in lots of late nights and putting life on hold. But I succeeded. The paintings aren’t finished, but they are all now at a point in the making process where the idea of the series can be seen and reflected on. Also they are in a position now where I can hopefully use them in my portfolios for MA applications.
On this note I have been going to open days and think I’m settled on where I shall apply.
Painting them was fun and I learnt a lot about the different material supports and grounds I’ve chosen, I’ve made a few mistakes but that’s what this term is for, trying stuff out to see what works, and what doesn’t.
I’ve also had my dissertation feedback in the last few days, it went well, I’ve been given lots of notes, references and encouragement, although my idea of handing it in as a sound piece has been curtailed – they won’t have time to listen and it would only be ‘in addition’ as it must be handed in in written/printed format. I have a mind to create it anyway as part of my work. So, yep, as suspected I have lots of work to do, and fast running out of time….
Took a break too and been to some exhibitions: (1)Glenn Brown (I went to a talk at the RA and then the exhibition at the Gagosian Gallery) I have seen lots of photo’s of his work but never any in the flesh – really amazed at how flat they are, expected great swathes of impasto!; (2)”We’re Moving”, alumini show at RCA; Frank Auerbach at the Courtauld – this was lots of impasto; (3)”Passing thoughts and making plans” group show at the Jerwood space – been encouraged to see Alex Katz work.
I have a friend arriving tomorrow, she was my studio partner whilst I was on exchange in Zurich last year, she’s currently on exchange herself in Edinburgh, promised to show her round London, so a busy weekend ahead. More exhibitions!
Laters!
PS I’m only attaching images of where my works are up to now rather than lots of intermediary steps, no time and no room…
