Last week, I took part in the National Centre for Creative Health Creative Health Review Roundtable. There were some very inspiring examples of how arts in social care can be used to improve wellbeing, although within the discussion, it was […]
I decided to try creating a series of backgrounds and letting them dictate to me what I painted on them.
Recording my art practice throughout my residency with CAS + my experience working with the students and the artwork they produce for the project.
Sample day rates to guide arts budgeting and help visual artists negotiate a fair rate of pay for short-term contracts.
I thought that I would feel emotional about leaving the studio in Enköping … but I didn’t, I guess that means that it was the right thing to do … and the right time to do it. As I gathered […]
Dear reader, I’ve had this image sat in my sketchbook for a long time now. This magazine cover for Interview really struck a chord with me as it is representative of the trivialisation of disablement, describing the chair as a […]
My Gallery Watching project at Ruthin Craft Centre and Oriel Davies, Newtown is now at its halfway point. To read how it has been progressing do visit my Gallery Watching blog: https://gallerywatching.ellenbell.co.uk/
So I finally decided on which species of Brazilian butterfly to paint only to discover that finding its caterpillar was and I quote ‘mission impossible ’ according to a lepidopterist I contacted. Given that I am a bit contrary, I […]
new year – new approach. alongside the sessions we run independently, we have planned some sessions over the next few months where we will ‘pop-up’ at pre-existing groups. our first one was at ‘thursday’s together’ at a local church. this […]
Sharon: Yes I particularly like, and identify in my own work, the bit where you talk about failed utopias. I have also been thinking about and looking at images of the way the built environment is so vulnerable to climate […]
Both Sharon and Laura see the grid as something to disrupt – a form of making and re-making – challenging the stable (and not so stable) systems that surround us. Sharon’s work is influenced by architectural features leading to her exploration of […]
JAN ’23 Visit to Gallery DODO in Brighton to plan for an exhibition later in the year with curator Jon. Current exhibition ‘Niagara Falls Projects:Return’ looks great in the space and is full of paintings and drawings that reflect and […]
I am currently working towards an exhibition with an artist friend. It will be held in CornerHouse – a community arts centre in Tolworth and I am grateful for the opportunity to have something focused to work towards. Our exhibition […]
Dear Reader, Today, was an exciting day! I finished the editing process for my 3D scan, meaning I could move onto a test print. Moving to a new programme, called Prusa I made the final edits. Prusa allowed me to […]
Lacy petal fronds timidly fluttering, those orange eyes gazing bashfully at passers by, unaware of their absolute, transfixing beauty. Transfixing Beauty (mixed media painting on canvas, 50x50cm) available
Many people have visited my exhibitions or my studio in recent years and seen two large cloudscape paintings waiting to greet them. These oil paintings are inspired by the ever-changing, mind-bogglingly mesmerizing clouds above the Minch between North Uist and […]
