I am just loving this sunshine…happy weather!!! :o) Not that I am out in the sun much but it still cheers me up looking through the window- I am busy getting the exhibition ready.This week the aim was to set up studio 22 with work-I have so much I think I could do with some help and an objective eye to help me select.
I always get a bit twitchy exhibiting my work-self doubt and being ultra critical of my work. I do have lots of support though and lots of people are being so helpful and kind.
Yesterday a brilliant friend came to help me sew a strip of eyelets down the side of the first big black painting I did. Thanks lovely Helen-so sad you cant make the PV but I will see you in the week after x Unfortunately some of the paint cracked as we were working on it. Once it’s in place I will patch it up-no one will know (unless they have read my blog!!!)
Another friend bought me some stretchers for the canvases I did on boards. Cheers Ralph x
Today my studio neighbour helped me with finishing them off-he is a corner expert!!! Thanks Andrew x
Also today, I sorted out images and got them printed. Really happy with the results. I have put the A4 photos in frames. I also had some A3 images printed and am buying some frames from a fellow studio holder. He is kindly cutting some mounts for me too-another star thanks Phil x
The poster is done now I think and invites are going out-A huge thanks to Julie and Natalie. I do hope lots of people come-I haven’t a clue how many to expect.
Last night I broke a tooth-my own fault….eating naughty pork cracking so tomorrow I hope to get an appointment at the dentist. Other than that my aim is to continue getting Studio 22 ready and think more about about the arrangment of work for the GASP space. I think I might give the walls a bit of a paint in studio 22 as there are are few marks and paint patches around the walls.
I also have to work on my artists talk which I am giving on May 3rd. Presentations have never been my favourite thing in the world but I guess if I have prepared well it should be fine.
All for now except to say I cannot believe how quickly the 6 month residency has just flown by. Although only a short time, it is a seminal 6 months which has allowed me to re-examine my art practice. I believe the future will be more exciting, positive and more productive and meaningful thanks to this opportunity at ASP.
Well-Busy day yesterday-travelled back from Wales in time to teach my WEA class. The last class of the course so students just finishing work off
As soon as I finished teaching I went to ASP …SO excited to get into my studio. Beez and a friend and I ripped up the carpet and hoovered the floor a bit. A few fellow studio holders came in for a glass of wine-must start off as I mean to continue!!!
The studio looks loads better already just taking up the carpet. I reckon Im going to be really happy there-just perfect!!!
As for work and exhibitions-titles are more or less sorted work is done-but still lots of loose ends-businnes cards/postcards,tweeking statements etc.
Attempting to do a mega move from studio 22 to studio 1 over the next few days. I can then concerntrate next week on the exhibition. It should all work.
all for now!
A blog from lovely Wales!!! Up for a few days which is always good. Came up on Saturday- family gathered which was great-a rare event. Beez’s birthday Sunday and the kids did mega good!!! Cooked breakfast, pint at the Bear in Crickhowell (check it out-wonderful place!) Lunch in the conservatory with balloons, homemade bunting,homemade birthday banner, flowers from the garden,pressies, a wonderful lunch, birthday cake and of course pressies.
I have been suffering with bad cold …caught from Beez I reckon! so spent a lot of the visit to Wales in bed. Recovering now though.
Been working-did a load of WEA paper work today so glad that’s done.
Also been agonising about titltes for exhibitions…good job I am not titling every painting-I’d never get round to having an exhibition-nearly there though
I officially took over Studio 1 today so looking forward to getting back tomorrow and moving in. Lots do do-the first thing being taking up the grotty carpet.
More soon
Bye from Wales!!!
Continuing to think about titles for the exhibition and selecting images eg-I miss the painting!!!
I have made some decisions about food and drink for the show and going with a French theme which seems appropriate.
I have started to pack up studio 22 as I can in theory start moving into studio 1 next week. The floor in studio 22 is now visible!!! I will be using 22 to exhibit my experimental works and use GASP for the French inspired work so it will be great to get it clear.
As always I’m really tired-I can only think Tamoxifen has accumulative side effects.
Hey Ho-working at Omega for WEA for the next 3 days-all rent money!!!
Well such a busy and an eventful time. Ups and downs. Trying to sort out medication to keep me going to counteract the tamoxifen.
It was my …th birthday Friday and we went to see Fascinating Aieda-absolutely fabulous, very rude,very funny and quite moving at times.
Saturday we went to a PV at Roche Court-always a complete pleasure-and stunning work-well worth a visit.
Sunday bombed up to London to see the exhibitions at Tate Britain-Richard Deacon-fantastic-and Ruin Lust. I was really excited about this but was disappointed-I think they missed a few tricks there!
Monday I was booked to teach a 4 hour ceramic course but no one turned up. I spent a few hours sorting out kilns and doing some other useful stuff.
I also sorted out my framing problems-You were quite right Sue-they dont need framing-I had a few people in my studio giving advice and the concensus was to keep them raw!!! A hero has come to my rescue and will sort out the few that do need stretchers!
I also heard on Monday that my application for a permanent studio was accepted. I am so pleased-and the news really gave me a lift-a lift I really needed. Suddenly I have some energy again!!! To those who also applied-I wish you well and good luck for getting a studio soon. There will always be a warm welcome and even a cuppa if you fancy a visit to studio 1.
I have also been busy as I am now on the GASP (Gallery at Art Space Portsmouth) committee and have been helping to put up the new show- It is part of the Lost Hour event in Portsmouth. The exhibition is looking good.
The next few days are free from commitments so I am planning to work on my exhibition-no more painting :o( but planning text, titles, name of exhibition, etc, etc and getting images ready for printing, invites, emails, bussiness cards…… April 25th is not far off now.
There has been a lack of pictures recently-I will take some pics of my chaotic studio in the next few days.
All for now
X
