I met Tracey Kershaw for the first time when I signed up for a group critique session which she organised and ran at Backlit, an artist community in Nottingham. Being a nervous participant I arrived a bit too early but […]
there is something very satisfying about getting to mid afternoon on a friday and logging into my a-n account to prepare a blog post. for one it means that i’ve got to the end of the week and managed to […]
my day today has been supported by forest school dog – i’ve been finishing off my 10 minute presentation for the smart story telling symposium in november. it’s been a while since i gave any type of presentation so […]
At an event recently I was asked if I was making work about my experience of bowel cancer “or was I not that kind of artist”? I mumbled something very vague and said whatever I was going through would probably […]
approaching the end of september in glorious sunshine – its unfortuante that i’ve caught the back to school cold. despite this i’ve had a good week, with lots of connectivity to people and ideas. i have to say that having […]
there’s a little over a week to get my australia symposium plan in the post. so what do i do – write – write lots, lots and lots. drink coffee make notes write. all the writing leaves me […]
after a weeks break at the end of august i’m slowly adjusting to september and beginning to get my head around what work load i need to manage. before i move onto melbourne i want to spend a little time […]
Simon Hitchens has been selected by Viscount Devonport of Northumberland to create a 55m public sculpture and walking trail
while i sat chatting friday i was asked “what do you do for yourself ?” i paused and struggled to find an answer. saturday afternoon after painting emulsion on two walls done after taking the dog out i sat on […]
friday night, the dog spread out on the arm of the sofa and my lap becoming warmer from holding the laptop ready to type. reflecting upon my week there’s been three main components. more sessions at derby museums, all of […]
my week has been spent at derby museums sites being part of the delivery team for four public programme sessions – diverse and interesting : tuesday buildings wednesday accidental art thursday muddy masterpeices friday bugs and beasts […]
today, I am taking over the instagram feed for North east Cvan. What does that entail and can it help artists
once more i sit staring at the blank blog post entry and negotiate with myself how to begin. i do this ignoring my overall mood – one of tired hot slightly low yet upbeat at the same time. i have […]
A Conversation with Tehching Hsieh Tuesday, 2 October 2018 at 7PM Live Art Development Agency, The Garrett Centre, 117A Mansford Street, London E2 6LX As marking the end of my One Year Research and Development: A Silent Opera on the Life and Art of Tehching […]
like pebbles on a beach i reach for my experiences this week to gather them together to draw them all into one place. i gather up the photos of buxton, the heat wave and the latest mens circle meeting. beginning in […]
In advance of each annual Letterpress Workers conference, attendees are invited to contribute to the annual book that chronicles each year and its associated themes. All contributors then receive a copy of the book as a memento of their experience. […]
Last Friday marked a new chapter in my coaching life as I (and 13 other amazing individuals) became accredited coaches. Following this period of intensive theoretical knowledge and in-depth practical learning I am still amazed at the transformational process of coaching. […]
i like getting to friday and taking some time to reflect back over my week. this one has been varied and i’m pleased to write today about a feeling of clearing i have. i feel i’ve cleared some troubling energy […]
I read the entry from may. without holding the feelings I had when I wrote them, the words take on a new appearance. The words are a little bizarre – I’m reading them like they were written by someone else. […]
I was delighted to see another Ocean Liner exhibition planned in my city, ‘Oceans Apart’ opened earlier this month at Manchester Metropolitan Special Collections. On this occasion, despite the advertising, I had very little knowledge of the exact content of […]
I live in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. I am trying to find a way of being supported with my artwork. I struggle have mental health difficulties which limits me at times with working. However I always return to art and would […]
