I had invested in this quite heavily as much of my previous work had felt less coherent and somewhat detached from what I thought of as my nascent voice. But two things happened to throw that idea; the first was … Continue reading Commentary on the parallel project
I have had a frustratingly barren time lately, distracted by the local art trail and everything that involved and finding myself inventively empty. The previous post evidences my attempts to get back on track and what a bumpy track it … Continue reading Positive anthroposcenery #4 parallel project
The engine compartment of a car may seem a peculiar choice for this series because, although the anthropocenality is self evident, where are its qualifications as any sort of scenery never mind one with a positive angle? As regards being … Continue reading Positive anthroposcenery #3
All these private posts. Deeply secret? Rude naughtiness? Bit of a hustle on the side? No. Well not exactly. These are all destined to accompany various publications. One is for a book cover, the others will sit with specific poems … Continue reading Part 5 assignment: painting in response to literature, and sometimes you just have to wait.
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I use a couple of apps to make animations based on original art work. One is MotionLeap which lives in my iPad and has a range of presets you can adjust to your own requirements;… Continue reading Filmora Pro – video tutorials by fast talking fellas
I use a couple of apps to make animations based on original art work. One is MotionLeap which lives in my iPad and has a range of presets you can adjust to your own requirements; and the other is Filmora … Continue reading Filmora Pro – video tutorials by fast talking fellas
10th September. Sometimes I forget just how draining involvement in unusual activity can be. I began this with the preamble to Steyning Arts trail in my mind and the preparation necessary for that, and tried to pick it up afterwards … Continue reading Response to the poem The Whales by Harry Gallagher
I’ve been using the same WordPress theme for years and it’s time for a change. Things might be a bit lumpy for a while! Continue reading Moving the furniture
Another instance of ekphrasis via a second commission to produce art work that will sit alongside a poem. As before, and in common with all the other contributors and the editors, this is unpaid. I have no problem with this … Continue reading Response to the poem – Star Roots by Tom Sheehan
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It’s not quite true that I’ve never done it before but, compared with a table in a village hall and a tent in a garden, actual wall space in an actual gallery room was not only a step up but also came as something of a culture shock. There’s a big difference between unstable carboard easels at child grab height or chasing after art work knocked off its stand by a heaving tent flap, and fresh white walls with barely visible hanging devices you’ve no idea how to make use of. Who knew fishing line… Continue reading Idiot’s Checklist For Exhibiting Your Work When You’ve Never Done It Before – by A.N Idiot
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