The above image shows the completed drawing of the third endangered plant from my list: Acer pentaphyllum. As this was another plant which only had a herbarium specimen photo for me to reference, I did the drawing using the pen […]
This blog documents my work and investigation for the professional practice module.
As being a part of the Online Collaborative Residency based in Colchester and provided by the London Space, this post will be starting my first findings surrounding the topic. As part of the OCR, every collaboration pair had a period […]
‘Colour is a power which directly influences the soul’ Wassily Kandinsky Helen Field and Viv Owen became acquainted several years ago as they work in adjoining studios at Westgate Studios in Wakefield. ‘Although we enjoy a similar space and conditions […]
This blog is dedicated to my research for my Professional Practice module regarding artists successful and unsucessful social media presence on instagram etc.
With no particularly established order, I shall dive into this week’s post Planning ahead in terms of creative projects and not only. Why is it important? It may sound like common sense: outline a plan and follow it, have a […]
This series of posts shall examine the variety of skills I have gained through the Fine Art course to outline the successful working habits and the room for developments based on examples provided of my professional practice.
Snowflake by Carole Day. Ink and brush on paper. A Path through Time Preface I began writing these episodes when Edwin, my husband, was seriously ill in hospital with little prospect of improvement. He was in danger for a long time, […]
It was still and sunny when Buttercup the Beetle and I parked up. We positioned ourselves so that I could see everything clearly, and within minutes the heavens opened and Buttercup was being rocked gently by a not-so-gentle gust. Looking […]
STEAMhouse Talk As part of the research project I wanted to do a talk with STEAMhouse, artists and arts organisations to find out how they have been creating work through Covid and what they are doing now we are coming out […]
There has been an unexpected return to fabric and stitch… I have now drawn more than 100 twigs. They fall onto the ground and I pick them up as I walk. My eyes are often downcast, unfortunately, to spot unevenness […]
Does anyone know if Artists’ Day Rate Fees are going to be readjusted to match the Cost Of Living Crisis and the new energy crisis? This is the biggest issue as an artist and carer – sky high energy bills […]
The good news is that Sleep Piece For Yoko Ono sold at auction as part of the #inspirationalwomenartists Exhibition in Southampton. So I feel more included as an artist again.
I’m looking for tips and guidance about establishing my copyright to an original form I have recently had cast.
Update: 08/06/22: Although I was proud of my work for Interim at the time, looking back now that I have installed in my space for degree show, I can see how far I have progressed. I can also see how much more professional […]
