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The show is now installed. My paintings are hung in a ‘room’ in one of the large, light-filled studios near the main entrance of the School. The etchings are in a mixed display, in a gallery of four studios in […]
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Untitled blog post from "City and Guilds of London Art School"
This blog has been rather neglected, as my time has been so much taken up with show preparation. I now have three large paintings ready to show, and three etchings at the framers. Last week we packed up our studios, […]
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Untitled blog post from "City and Guilds of London Art School"
I’ve had three large paintings on the go for a little while now. The good news is that the second one is, I think, now finished. There are always details that I would like to change, but this one is […]
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Untitled blog post from "City and Guilds of London Art School"
The school is closed to most people for the holidays, but final year students can come in to work. I’ve done three days this week, trying to keep a momentum of work going. The week before I built another large […]
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Untitled blog post from "City and Guilds of London Art School"
Getting on with developing the paintings this week. Here are a few snapshots from the studio. Building the work gradually in washes of colour, and enjoying the juxtapositions. This slower way of working is new to me, but I’m growing […]
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Untitled blog post from "City and Guilds of London Art School"
The timetable on my desk leaves no room for doubt. 10 weeks to go, it says. Anxiety is starting to build, but perhaps there is still plenty of time? At least one tutor seems to think so, citing a solo […]
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Untitled blog post from "City and Guilds of London Art School"
A couple of weeks have gone by since the assessment. It went quite well and I’ve had some constructive feedback which helps set a direction for the degree show. Technical quality of my work is one aspect to focus on; […]
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Untitled blog post from "City and Guilds of London Art School"
The last couple of weeks have been focussed on preparing for a mid-year assessment, which takes place today. There’s quite a lot of paperwork to do: gathering together research, writing reflections on my work, assembling tutorial reports and – of […]
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Untitled blog post from "City and Guilds of London Art School"
I am in the final year of a BA degree at City & Guilds of London Art School. Painting is my main activity, but I also enjoy printmaking and drawing. Our degree show will be in June, and I will […]