FEAR, FRUSTRATION, URGENCY
Two days off attending a funeral,a stark reminder of time passing. Back at college attacked one of my large paintings again and rearranged my studio space a bit. Still having a few problems with technology but WILL keep trying!!
Every time I pass the print room I’m reminded that I’d like to do some more printing too. There’s never enough time!!
THE START OF AN IDEA – INSTALLATION?
Trip on the River Stour . Bright sunlight. We stopped off at Cornard Education Centre where the restored Constable Barge is moored. A lovely wooden building built with Heritage Grant money; presently very underused .
Took lots of video and stills which I will edit and use in an installation later.
SWIMMING – MY FAVOURITE THING
Last week I swam in a river – very cold!!! the water was lovely – silky smooth; sunlight on the ripples
Acrylic and oil-bar paintings from photos taken at Ipswich Waterfront. My comfort zone. I need to push the boundaries further; experiment more.
I changed my name to include my maiden name, Bright. Two reasons - homage to my dear Dad who taught me to draw and there seem to be several ValJones's so hope this helps! I paint because I need to. Recently completed my MA Fine Art at Suffolk University, Ipswich. Enjoy blogging about progress - it seems to help. Landcsapes, the human figure, sense of place, in other words all the concerns of an artist in reflecting impressions of the world.
