New Horizons

I stopped moving around and tried to adapt to my home.

Welcome back

I am back to blog.  Hopefully bigger and better than before.  This is one of a series I started called New Horizons - a follow on from the Moving Images series.

World on One Stage

This was an experience. Painting live at a show at Bedford University which celebrated different cultures. The brief was to capture what i "felt" during the 2 hours of performances - music, dance, drama etc - and my piece would be unveiled to the audience at the end of the show.

I started one and then packed it in and started again. Mostly the canvas was too big and i was being far to structured with it. On the second attempt I tried to just enjoy the experience and capture the vibrant colours and sounds that were coming from the stage, which I think I achieved.

Don't be afraid to put yourself on display.

Inspiring words

"Let the fire warm you,
Even though it may burn you at times"

Becca by the Sea

This is a birthday present for my dear friend Becca. I love making presents for people, because it gives me a subject matter and I already have an insight into their personality and what they might like to receive. This was a simple collaged background, recycling old envelopes, and then I put an illustration of her over the top. With a bit of textile detailing and some kind words, it is personalised just for her.

Wonderful people are hard to find. Make sure they know how special they are.

Even more sketchbook

Nothing more therapeutic than a wee bit of drawing in bed on a Sunday night. Loosen up first with a bit of free sketching, then attempt a more realistic portrait. Development to come on this one...

Sketchbook continued

Playing around with colours, textures and subject matters. This could be fun!