8th April 2010 Its not two months since the fire and it seems we may have found a long term replacement building – a mill just outside Kendal. Its been so busy these last couple of weeks – meetings and […]
Loads of artists live here in Wivenhoe. I walk the dog along the estuary most days, often with an artist friend, and generally bump into another one or two. One friend maintains that ‘when artists get together, all they talk […]
I haven’t managed to spend much time in the studios and I feel lost because of it. Going home for a week was probably not the most sensible idea, but I am going to spend the rest of this week […]
Shows and open studios It has been a fair while since I have written an entry, so it is with relief that I can finally hit ‘post’. Life has been busy, productive and, with autumn on its way, a little […]
One bad week followed by one great week. That’s the way it wants to be, but luckily enough that’s how it’s been. Thanks for the comments David, Carolyn. Carolyn, Photoshop has been an invaluable slave, assisting me in planning and […]
Looking at the past serves to inform the future. Points of reflection come when things change providing frames of reference. The divisions, layers, cracks, joints and lines are symbols of change, ‘landmarks’ for evolution. We need those boundaries and boarders, […]
The weeks are passing so quickly. It feels very late to mention the snow sculpture workshop again but I just want to say that the two days out on the field were great. The weather was perfect – cold and […]
This is from a very over-exposed photo of ‘Meditation’ at the Musee Rodin in Paris. I think it’s one of the nicest places in Paris. Other cool places to go are The Catacombs, the Pere Lachaise Cemetry, and the Pompidou. […]
Feeling fairly rotten today. Have been keeping a cold thing at bay for a while, but I think I am about to sucumb. I might just stay home today and keep warm! Last week was great – really busy and […]
Cultural Leadership Programme’s Meeting the Challenge initiative, set up to support and nurture current and future leaders, offered an open submission inviting organisations to apply.
Forth Valley Open Studios. Whoever would have thought that something that started as a vague idea before Christmas with some friends (” wouldn’t it be nice if we could have an Open Studio event in our area just like Perthshire?”) […]
I had a chance conversation with Mary, from Manchester University. I told her I had a studio at Cow Lane and her eyes lit up. She said she always looks out for Cow Lane when she drives past, as it […]
My fingers are healing from my bike crash albeit a little sore, but I wanted to write a little. My meeting with Bea De Souza from Agency Gallery was invigorating. Bea gave me lots of sage advice and also said […]
Last night my supper was crisps. A pretty good flavour- vintage cheddar and red onion. Washed down with a little red wine. Hmm…….the reasons why – well there is no time to eat……. Bea De Souza from Agency Gallery in […]
For a while now my failure in the blogging world has haunted me. I should be setting aside time every week to record my activites but the level of necessary commitment overwhelmed me and I decided, with the exception of […]
‘Kin Hell. I have been shortlisted for the Liverpool Art Prize.. not expecting it and very very pleased. http://www.liverpoolartprize.com/ I am in very good company indeed (pretty intimidating company actually) so I hold no illusions about winning any money. It […]
It’s easy to get blown away by Supermarket and and the excitement of showing in Sweden. However, it’s important to remember that local events are important too. A few HMS artists and friends will be showing work at the Nottingham […]
Tonight’s meeting: As I only mentioned this briefly in my post last night – I thought I’d post the information I got on this. Pietrasanta 25th of February 2010 Dear artists, artisans and citizens of Pietrasanta, Citta d’arte: On the […]
Foundry Lane Studios, Newcastle upon Tyne
21 January – 6 March 2010
We had the first meeting on Thursday last week which seems so long ago now and the point of reflection is to do it pretty soon after the event so maybe better luck next time. Or maybe it’s not a […]
19th February 2010 Friday, 4am – Fire starts in offices at rear of Green Door Studios where I have studio space. It spreads into the studios and fire engines are called to Kendfal from across South Cumbria, an aerial crane […]
