– a creative practice for marking the year as it unfolds For years, I’ve tried to keep a bullet journal. I loved the idea of it — the neat calendars, the trackers, the promise of reflection — but in reality, I mostly just made the pages. I didn’t return to them, didn’t use them in… Continue reading Art Cards for the Turning Year
A Family Day Trip. Somerset House: The Spell or The Dream Our first stop was Somerset House, home to The Spell or The Dream, a striking installation by Turner Prize-winning artist Tai Shani. The centerpiece is a 10 × 3 m luminous blue sculpture—a hand-painted, gently breathing figure suspended in a glass box, poised between… Continue reading A Day in London: Art, Nostalgia & Inspiration
I've always been fascinated by ancient cultures. On one of my journeys into the internet I discovered the story of Blodeuwedd (pronounced Blod-ey-weth) ,the story and character really captivated me. Inspired by the story I created a doll, and here she is my Blodeuwedd doll, with owl cape, hand embroidered dress and lace up boots.… Continue reading Fantasy Doll
I went on a trip to London recently and had a fantastic creative day. The day began with an amazing breakfast at Dishoom in Coal Drops Yard. this was my 3rd visit to Dishoom and it did not disappoint. Then we headed over to the south bank because I wanted to see the Laika Exhibition… Continue reading A Day of Creativity in London: Dishoom, Laika Exhibition, and Tate Britain Adventure
Following on from yesterdays post, and a bottle of wine, I'm ready to face it! I figured if I confessed, I'd have to deal with some of these unfinished, unused items that play on my mind as well as fill up my studio.... So here goes, I'm laying it bare for you all to see,… Continue reading Confessions of a Craftaholic.
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