My top tips for surviving and thriving online. We’re all at sea with this coronavirus pandemic, and for freelancers in the UK it’s also been a body blow to learn that (at the the time of writing this) our Government has […]
where to start ? at home, sofa bound for now looking at my laptop screen – the elephant in the room being so big it’s affecting everyone. the first track is helping me to reduce the scale and […]
Friday 20th March. I thought I was so lucky to have my studio now. It meant I had a change of scene. I’ve been making a safe dash from the carpark – to the studio. Once inside I felt safe […]
Sometimes when I am anxious making cards is a good way of relaxing and working at the same time as it doesn’t feel quite so demanding
I can’t help thinking how lucky I am to have a big studio with lots of time when no-one is there. I have suspended my print and drawing club sessions which is a huge shame as they were really getting […]
I’ve tried to write a post about five times and failed. The goalposts seem to be moving by the hour and I can’t keep up. I’m sure I will be able to write about this at some point, but not […]
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This is the transcript for a Lecture & Masterclass to be held at Frankfurt University Hospital.With the COVID-19 crisis, I reframed my talk to the criticality for scientists to work with creative & neurodiverse allies. I invited all to join a new Network. We’re stronger together.
We have had to postpone our launch events in light of the COVID-19 pandemic but we are opening another call for a special COVID-19 edition and we will also be offering postal delivery of Issue 2 in the near future. […]
This blog records my professional development connected to a recent a-n bursary for training in creative coding (8 one-to-one sessions) with creative coder Chris Ball. I began with some online exercises to understand the basic principles (am complete beginner) and […]
I have what people refer to as a diverse practice or as I prefer to say “I work across genres”….. So I did this mind map which started as a kind of circle of different activities so I guess I’ll […]
An exhibition of 13 abstract, non-objective, geometric and reductive artists.
Sitting here trying to concentrate, but having some difficulty (like everyone else at the moment, probably). As a distraction, here’s some ancient graffiti on one of the Stones of Stenness. The study of ancient graffiti has long been A Thing […]
An alternative view of the landscape
So in view of the Corona virus pandemic and my “underlying health condition” I am trying to keep calm by keeping busy… so with Easter coming up I’ve been doing more lino cuts and got this one done in a […]
Does anyone know anything about creating online art courses? As the UK looks to ‘shut down’ for a while I won’t be able to run my normal art classes. I have never done videos or online teaching before and don’t […]
As a-n moves towards celebrating 40 years in September 2020, we are seeking to broaden the skills base of a-n Board with new members who can play an active role in both representing and monitoring the organisation at a pivotal time. HE DEADLINE FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY HAS NOW PASSED.
For the first time, John Moores Painting Prize is offering a new Emerging Artist Prize with the winner receiving £2,500 in prize money plus money for art materials and a residency at Elephant West. John Moores Painting Prize Project Manager Katherine Lloyd explains more about the award.
