Another week has flown by and I feel I am hurtling towards the end of my residency-I have 2 months left and I know it will go quickly-There is so much I still want to do.
I have a number of smaller canvases which I keep layering paint on to-I guess I will know when they are finished-I will take note from Richter here, he states a work is finished when nothing disturbs him and he has no idea what more to do to the work. The problem I have is that there are now so many canvases and they are all wet-I am rapidly running out of room!!!
I have arranged to meet with my studio neighbour in the next couple of days who kindly said he would help me to stretch my big canvas. Knowing that that is my next work I have been a bit hesitant to start anything else -I am itching to start on the new canvas and I know I will feel a lot better when I get going. I have felt a bit stuck for a few days now so looking forward to the new work.
Had a trip to Salisbury on Sunday and visited the Arts Centre there. At reception there was a box of books to be taken for donations. I bought a few but the one I am REALLY excited about is “Design and Form” by Johannes Itten-It is fabulous-I am pretty slow at reading(dyslexic and all that) but this book is just a dream-It makes so much sense presenting “The Basic Course at the Bauhaus”-bring back the good old days!!! I anticipate learning a lot from this wonderful book.
I had a whole day at the studio yesterday punctuated by doctors appointment and sorting out WEA courses! Started one course today and have had the go ahead to run another tomorrow. It’s all time away from the studio but its all money towards materials-oil paints and framing and rent if and when I get a studio space. I put in my application yesterday-fingers crossed!
I am constantly thinking of my own art work, the exhibition and presentation-one thought is to use scaffolding to display my first large canvas-there is certainly a lot about at the moment! I will try to get a local company to sponsor me-maybe lend me some scaffold poles etc for the exhibition. Will get on the phone in the next day or two.
I am waiting to stretch my big big canvas but I will have to do it in the gallery space so waiting for an opportunity and a time when it is quiet. I am also hoping to have another pair of hands to help me-I have had a few kind offers of help-I really do appreciate being a part of ASP.
All for now-more soon!
Well it seems ages since my last blog entry-I am still here!
Its been a funny old week and I have not done much painting. That is not a bad thing though as the racey pace I have been working was getting to feel a bit rushed-on board a high speed train! Sometimes its good to slow down and reflect on things.
Two things have taken my time this week. The first is applying for a studio at Art Space Portsmouth. A studio has become vacant and I have decided to apply. I am SO enjoying studio 22 I dont want it to end. Its the best medicine in the world and the reason I get out of bed in the morning. I have considered my application carefully and hope I will be successful- so fingers crossed!
I have also helped with putting together the lastest exhibition at GASP (Gallery at Art Space Portsmouth). The exhibition celebrates the incredible artistic talent of John Mynott-a studio holder at ASP and well respected artist. It is well worth a visit if you are in the Portsmouth area-its on until the end of next week-see ASP website for details!!!
I have also been waiting for some canvas which has now arrived. I am planning to stretch my biggest canvas yet (in old money..6ft x 6ft 3in) and can’t wait to get going!
I am constantly thinking about my upcoming exhibition and at the same time still planning new work. There is just so much I want to do!!! I want so much to keep painting and experimenting but feel I should have a cut off point to stop painting and let the oils dry!!!
I am also considering framing-display etc-I feel there is a huge learning curve ahead of me-exciting-I want the exhibition to be good and the presentation of work can make all the difference-I need to get it right!
All for now-more next week-with pics too!!!
