In 2014 I was awarded an a-n Re:view Bursary to support the critical and artistic development of my work. I met three arts professionals who offered advice on my then current projects. This article is a summary of the impact the advice had on the development of two key projects.
Exploring the different ways I can “break” an image.
Group research visit to Gloucestershire Guild of Craftsmen gallery, SIT trail and to meet exhibiting artists
Charting the outcomes and reflecting on the progress of the Go See Bursary Collective Creativity were awarded in 2015.
My year has been punctuated by mentoring sessions made possible by the Re:View Bursary from a-n. Firstly, it’s important to say how great it was to be able to pay artists for their time and experience (and we all know […]
Report on HOUSE VISIT’s research trip to Billytown, The Hague, in May 2014, funded by the a-n New Collaborations Bursary.
To write is not to describe. To paint is not to depict (Georges Braque) Art has had a long history of describing and questioning its environment and this has been inextricably linked with technology. Artists explore and query new ideas, scientific […]
I’m currently studying on the MA in Inclusive Arts Practice (2015-2017) at Brighton; this is causing a shift in the way I view both my past and current work; I definitely need a new platform away from my work archive (1990-2015) on www.walkintomyparlour.com
I’ve had a busy start to the New Year and have a whole host of new drawings that I’ve created… here’s my new blog explaining my process, techniques and reasons behind them.
44AD Gallery /Flash Residency blog
I have so many works on the go it’s hard to keep up with them. So I am contemplating on a better platform to selling work here in Ipswich and the kinds of agency required to sell work and give them esteem. This blog documents a number of challenges in making good things happen.
I am hoping to have a stall at my first ceramic craft fair this year. What top tips have bloggers got?
Jamboree is a new residential workshop model, initiated and developed by artists LOW PROFILE. This blog frames LOW PROFILE’s motivations and aims alongside contributions by participants, to share the knowledge, ideas, activity and materials developed throughout the workshop.
inspired by a decisive point in a drum solo as described by cozy powell, this blog aims to chart the exploration of my own hi hat and snare moment and how this feeds into the process of reconnecting and growing of my practice.
Image: Mary Potter, Foliage, pencil and watercolour BLOG POST FOUR We met with Rebecca Fortnum last month as part of our a-n Review bursary meetings. Our meeting with Rebecca felt very timely as just prior to the meeting we had […]
Progress into a hybrid botanical paper jungle at Hull School of Art and Design.
One of the great things about being on residency is the creative freedom you have to pursue new work.
This is the third preparatory drawing in graphite for my ‘FLESH’ series of paintings. The first painting I am currently working on can be seen here on my blog and is still a work in progress: http://tmblr.co/ZJdAKm1ySHMrh The final paintings […]
This is the second preparatory drawing in graphite for my ‘FLESH’ series of paintings. The first painting I am currently working on can be seen here on my blog and is a work in progress: http://tmblr.co/ZJdAKm1ySHMrh The final paintings will […]
This drawing was inspired by the etchings of Kathe Kollwitz and is a pencil and graphite rendering of myself and my daughter Leona. http://www.switchstudio.co.uk The original etching by Kathe Kollwitz entitled ‘March of the Weavers (Weberzug)’ can be viewed as […]
This is a graphite drawing of Albert Einstein when he was 26 years old working in the patent office, this was the moment in time when he came up with his first theory of relativity. This drawing was inspired by […]
This sculpture was entered into the ‘Poison and Remedy’ Open Exhibition at WTS Gallery in Leicester and won a prize. Title: Saving Grace This piece has a symbolic personal connection to my daughter, as a baby she suffered from Febrile […]
This painting is very surreal and haunting, when painting this I was troubled and had a deep feeling of despair about my journey as an artist at this moment in time. It is very rare for me to feel this […]
With this self-portrait I aimed to paint a contemporary piece that would show masculinity whilst also displaying what I enjoy doing most, painting. The idea was to paint the portrait as if I was looking back at myself concentrating on […]
A study of the female form created whilst attending an art class with a live model. I think I could have done better with more time but at least I can continue to improve on my figurative studies in my […]
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