This weekend has seen me doing the Wandsworth Artists Open House whilst the capital basked in this most bizarre but lovely 30 degree heat. Lots of people came, ‘oohed’ and ‘ahhed’ at the gleaming glass art of Sally Dunnet combined with the shimmering mosaics of yours truly. It has been lovely meeting so many [...] Read more...
Origin contemporary craft…or is it art?!
Please excuse the silence on this blog. I do aim to post at least once a week, but sometimes life takes its own twists and turns, which it did last week with the sadness of a family bereavement. On Saturday, I appreciated the opportunity for some space to just think and be, as I went [...] Read more...
My South London mosaic workshops round-up – a look at what is possible…
…with a little time, Julia’s first mosaic patience, Kevin’s first mosaic some tiles Johnny’s first mosaic and nippers, Rah’s first mosaic glue Nicolle’s second mosaic and grout Kirsteen’s first mosaic and some passionate teaching Judith’s first mosaic and inspiration… Rachel’s mosaic people who have never done mosaic art Kate’s first mosaic make things Lucy’s first [...] Read more...
Exploring the making process…silversmiths & mosaic artists speak
We often explore why we make. But what about how we make? I’m not talking about technique but about the process. How does that something, that did not previously exist, start its life in you? How does it evolve, develop, become solid and tangible? Have you ever looked at your making process in detail? And [...] Read more...
Home organising and rhythm setting
There is something about my personality and life experience which means I need a sense of rhythm to my life. Since becoming a parent, that need has become acute. I have tried to push it aside and live by ‘going with the flow’, but it hasn’t worked for me, especially with the demands of a [...] Read more...
Experimental photography fun!
This pic of the girls taken by Moyra from Creating My Life Here’s some images from a great afternoon out on London’s Southbank with a gorgeous bunch of girls who have all done Amelia’s Experimental Art e-course (she has opened bookings for the Spring course people! So head on over and be tempted as its [...] Read more...
A weekend of making
The Greenbelt festival… - made my first ever print at the Greenhaus Art School (a venue at the festival)…using ‘Intaglio’ and ‘Drypoint’ (gosh that sounds clever), with a sheet of acrylic and special etching tools. Loved the process (and the smell of the ink) and love the outcome. Having done this, I now get [...] Read more...
Isabella’s Land Art
Have you come across Land Art? A few years back, I discovered a book by Andy Goldsworthy and sat for ages enjoying this delicious feast for the eyes. The other day, I was doing the first garden tidy up of the spring and out of the corner of my eye I saw a very industrious [...] Read more...
Listen while you work
What do you listen to while you work? Music? Silence? Talk Radio? Yesterday, I ventured into my studio to carry on the beautiful mosaic work (despite still feeling poorly – all healing vibes gratefully received) and I treated my ears and heart to the sounds from Jason Carter‘s In and Out of Time Album. Jason [...] Read more...
