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Front cover of my copy of the journal. Art work, Passage by Irene Cunningham. I am delighted to have art work included in this collection of poetry edited by Marie Fitzpatrick, Oonah Joslin, and… Continue reading A Christmas Canzonette
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Could I have chosen a more difficult image? Probably not; wrinkled, crumpled faces give room for manoeuvre but flawless beauty is unforgiving. But I don’t much like being beaten, and anyway, what am I… Continue reading Revisiting THAT portrait: nose, eyes, mouth and teeth
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I can’t say this has been easy, but I can say that necessity is very much the mother of invention and with excellent tutor support, I’ve managed to invent myself to an unexpectedly satisfactory conclusion! I think I’ve said this … Continue reading UPM & Level 1 all done and dusted
Zaha Hadid: even more than her buildings, it’s her mind that left its mark Changsha Meixihu Culture and Arts Centre, in Hunan province, China. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects in 2019. Jason_x.j / Shutterstock.com Lakshmi Priya Rajendran, Anglia Ruskin University In the five years since Zaha Hadid’s passing, much has been written about the glorious and towering legacy the fabled British-Iraqi architect left behind. Thinking about what she started, though, is more instructive. Born in Baghdad, Iraq in 1950, Hadid – aka the Queen of Curve – fundamentally altered the contours of modern architecture and design. She shattered gender stereotypes … Continue reading Zaha Hadid – an extraordinary architect
Vision, the artist’s and the viewer’s, has been central to the production and appreciation of physical art. The mechanics of visions though, and their influence on perception are a subtext that is rarely addressed. This article reviews seven of the … Continue reading Seven Strange Quirks Of Human Vision
Coming up to a year since our first lockdown and over a year since I met with friends, visited another town, or went to a shop, I’m painting pebbles again. Last year, I made them to brighten up the lane … Continue reading MoMA Drawing-a-Day challenge, Day 4
Angry COVID Face Wrong PPE The Hub Cafe A Bend in the Adur Tin Pots Hill Recreation Ground Klimt’s Gold Recreation Ground Trapped Landscape Mask Eyes On – a commentary on people’s perceptions of being hidden and suppressed by mask-wearing. This post may be updated or edited at any time prior to submission. Continue reading Assessment Level 4, November 2020 – images
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That’s it, all done and dusted, assessed and graded. For anyone still in the throes of completing this module, and any new starters for as long as it has any relevance, I am leaving the blog here so you can … Continue reading Farewell, Drawing Skills 1
Strange times, as they say. I’m lucky to have a garden because I’m likely to be confined to it for some while yet, but fulfilling some of the requirements of a Painting degree has been a challenge. Models/sitters? Exhibitions? Plein … Continue reading Lockdown art #One
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