Sorry all you followers (I won't mention the number just yet - let's say it could grow a bit more before I do that) for the extremely long gap between posts. Today blogs were mentioned in a class I attended and that inspired me to write a few words before I watch a film and put my feet up for a while. So, what's new? Well, I am in the flow of teaching now and I am enjoying it very much. That's not to say that it can't be nerve-wracking at times but meeting new people from different walks of life and hopefully assisting them on their own journey to making art is something I find rewarding. I have boxes of books and materials in my painting room, all packed up and ready to go - either to Newtown or Welshpool where I am teaching 'Sketchbook Studies'. The title gives it away really, but I like to include some of the basic principles of composition and colour theory so that it encompasses some essential information for anyone wishing to embark on producing artwork.
As for my own work, I gave a talk recently at a PhD seminar entitled "Landscape Blots and Spots of Time" which enabled me to focus on my work so far. It seems that the mirco/macro element is a theme, not only with subject matter but in the scale of work. I have also finally managed to complete two acrylic semi-abstract paintings after a long time thrashing about without success. These have been exhibited in Tregaron with the Aberystwyth Picturemakers group and I feel I have made something of a breakthrough with the medium. Why is it so difficult? I will ponder this question over the coming days, no doubt...
Wednesday, 11 November 2009
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