Posted in art, painting on February 27, 2009 | 3 Comments »
It’s a very exciting thing when a new perspective presents itself.
I have been struggling for a few months to be honest. Working on themes and series that are meaningful but disparate, and exploring working in more detail which is time-consuming in the nicest possible way, but perhaps not helpful when deadlines are looming.
And then Ping!
A [...]
Posted in art, friend on February 25, 2009 | 3 Comments »
I thought he would be good company… Oil on board, 50cm x 50cm, 2009
My solo show is creeping up quickly, and I am painting as often as I can. Squeezing in hours in the evening, grabbing the brushes as soon as the kids are dropped off at school. For the most part it’s going well. [...]
Posted in journey on February 24, 2009 | 3 Comments »
The destination is never as important as the journey. And the journey never ends.
How cool is that.
It frequently amazes me that I am here, instead of the hundreds and thousands of other life alternatives that were possible. That the choices I have made in my life – on a daily basis have led me to [...]
Posted in art on February 21, 2009 | 2 Comments »
And they told stories in the moonlight. oil on linen, 61cm x 61cm, 2009
Posted in art on February 20, 2009 | 6 Comments »
and the bear went everywhere, oil on board, 50cm x 50cm
Posted in art on February 18, 2009 | 7 Comments »
Those of us who paint – at whatever skill level will remember those early days when there was something inside that needed to get out.
Somehow.
The impotent frustration of not being able to make the marks in a satisfying way, and not quite knowing how to get there.
I still struggle, but have found myself in the [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on February 16, 2009 | 5 Comments »
Since seeing this (about 2 minutes in to be specific) magnificent film years ago, I have been furtively interested in making my own paint.
Langridge Artist pigment is available at art stores. You may have to hunt to find it, but the domestic alchemy of mixing and preparing is mystical and marvellous.
It comes with bold directions [...]
Posted in art, kids on February 14, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Is there anything better than having a beautiful bundle snuggled up to you early in the morning?
Is there anything better than having that bundle creep out of bed, hearing chairs drawn and quiet?
Is there anything better than creeping to see what’s going on and seeing one’s bundle busily drawing, looking surprised at being discovered and [...]
Posted in art, auction on February 13, 2009 | 6 Comments »
Just a quick note to say thank you to those who bid on the auction.
Ebay halted proceedings early as I was waiting on an authorisation number from Red Cross to raise funds on their behalf. You know, it had not even occured to me until things were well underway that it might be a consideration. [...]
Posted in cooking, domestic on February 11, 2009 | 10 Comments »
I know it’s only been a few weeks since I blogged this, and a lot has happened in the meantime, but I need to update.
And there have been more than a few requests for the actual recipe.
And there was a marvellous experiment, and a change in procedure and it’s all so good I have to [...]
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