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 […]
despite being busy and well connected i’m feeling sad and lost – uncomfortable. i’m aware of this and have started taking small steps in an attempt to get back to a happier place. i […]
Developing technical skills and abilities To develop skills and abilities in plate spinning I facilitated three workshop sessions at the school with a range of ages and abilities. The first session was more focused and started by introducing the prop […]
wrapped up against the current cold i find a warm corner to record and reflect upon what i’ve been doing lately. the young coproducers network and on going research for the skin and bone trio. the network, funded by an artists […]
Reflections on participating in the Artists’ International Delegation 2018, Budapest: Dialogue, discussion, debate, and discourse. dialogue Noun 1 A conversation between two or more people as a feature in a book, play or film. 1.1 A discussion between two or […]
From the outset I am going to state that a lot of this post is based on assumptions or limited information. However, this writing is being used as an opportunity to lay out some thoughts prior to setting off to […]
One of the activities chosen prior to setting off on the a-n / Castlefield Budapest Artist Delegation 2018 is a suggested reading exchange. Everyone who will be part of the delegation has chosen a text, or in my case a […]
I am so excited to say that I will be taking a train across Europe and heading for Budapest as part of an a-n / Castlefield artist delegation. I intend to blog during and after the trip as a way […]
Refelections on a trip to Budapest as part of the a-n / Castlefield Artists’ International Delegation 2018
Yesterday myself and 3 other sculptors were asked to be a part of this year’s Coleg sir gar’s stand at New Designers 2018 along with the college’s ceramicists. The ceramicists did all of the fundraising to pay for the stand so we’re […]
This blog shares my experiences as the inaugural Artist in Residence at Tower Bridge throughout 2017. As the residency ends, I reflect upon the year long development of my multidisciplinary practice.
snow ! again ! there’s a bitter wind blowing too. i had to get out into it with the dog to get some perspective on my week and my weekend. i take a customary moment to stare out the window […]
This body of work explores the collaborative relationship between Emily Hartless and Anna Rogers.
post dinner and we’re all sat solitary in the living room, our faces lit by our devices, the dog sleeps. i glance through the curtains at the last of the daylight backlighting a chimney and digital arial. this day has […]
out of the window i see natures marks place upon a foggy canvas. the recent extreme weather affording time to eat, relax, tidy piles of paper and spend time with the family. my fingers tingling with excitement as i compose […]
part of being human is the sharing of experience and today is one of those once in a while days. our dog florence jumps up onto the window sill and once again sets to watch the swirling snow fall with […]
my phone has been lighting up with yellow warnings of snow – i look out the window and the bight sunlight makes my eyes squint, the bluesky clear of cloud. warnings of things to come. its been half term so […]
For my first series of paintings this year I wanted a challenge. I wanted to document and translate scenes that contain all the forms, shapes and weather conditions of our landscape. I chose Wales as my muse. From vivid green […]
i glance over to the window – the afternoon sun lighting up **** phone rings ***** sometime later its getting dark now, my earlier happy mood further helped by a really positive phone call that potentially will led into something […]
The perfect quote that took 4 years to discover
Recently I had a lovely interview with Kickstart & Inspire about life as a practicing Artist. I would like to share it with you.. #myworld What age did you fall in love with art? I don’t remember an age when […]
hello. sometimes i have a freeze of ideas how to start a post – today has been such an occasion. i add in a picture from a walk last weekend to break up the words so far. […]
If I could say it in words I wouldn’t create art. My Artistic Practice When I am creating a painting, my aim is to give suggestions of something similar enough to my audience so that they can ground themselves in […]
