After months of research and development focused on glazes made from kaolin (1) and materials sourced from local wetland and woodland sites impacted by climate damage, I had thirty small wheel-thrown, ceramic pieces ready to be passed on to Josh […]
In January last year, I wrote this post about an impending studio move: ‘There’s no doubt that the ongoing uncertainty has been disruptive and affected my work output. But my resolution for 2024, though very hard to do, is to […]
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This has become a useful habit I think, looking back over the year and thinking about what has worked and what hasn’t. Then making sure my plans follow that through. Compared to other years, I think I have done […]
I always reread my last post before writing the next because sometimes the same things are washing around my head and I want to write with continuity rather than repetition. I think Christmas, and these very short winters days […]
Hi There, I’m reasonable new on hear and wondered if my PL insurance through A-N covers me to run workshops for adults plus their children if they supervise them? I have an extended DBS with my other employment role. Thank […]
Colourful heads creating swirls and trails as they come into their full bloom of the season. The wind undulates amongst the petals causing the loose-limbed to create sweet confetti over the garden bouquet. Joining, colliding and playing. A true scene […]
Well, ‘bouncing’ probably isn’t the right word, but I’ve got heaps more energy . I recovered from my op really quickly and I was back on my feet ( literally) within 4 weeks and itching to get back into the […]
This lady is imbued with brisk cheeriness as she smiles her sunny yet blue light out to touch the others in the garden. Everyone knows that she has a heart of pure generosity as her bossy façade occasionally drops to […]
Peeking and twitching behind foliage curtains, you can see the occasional wondrous dazzle and sparkle as sunbeams sweep across the flower patch. These hidden gems are shyly waiting for their true love to seek them out and whisk them into […]
We catch up with Telford-based painter Shannon Ward after a whirlwind year in which she was featured in a-n’s Degree Shows Guide 2024, graduated from Wolverhampton School of Art in June and went on to win the Freelands Painting Prize.
Cornwall based artist and plumber Sovay Berriman reflects on a successful 2024, including being the Clore Visual Art Fellow 2023/24, supported by a-n.
London based artist Emma Douglas works with a wide range of media, including drawing, printing, painting, photography, sculpture and film. Here she reflects on a successful year that included winning the Working Drawing Award at the Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize.