One of the joys of teaching art is that you cannot know everything and sometimes a student shows you something that you missed. For me it was “Tilt Shift”. For those that are like me and missed this her is a definition from http://www.tiltshiftphotography.net/ “Tilt-Shift Photography (Miniature Faking) Definition Tilt-Shift photography or miniature faking isContinue reading “Learning from students”
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The Pitmen Painters
Last night I went to see The Pitman Painters at The yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford. It is only on till the 11th, so go if you can! http://www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/ I didn’t know that much about this group of painters, so if you are like me here is a quick intro: “The “Ashington group” [pitmen painters]Continue reading “The Pitmen Painters”
Finally finished some paintings!
Finally managed to get into the studio and finish the latest paintings!
Finally got into the studio
I finally got into the studio for a short time today, but it was great! It reminded me of the requirement to assign time each week to make work. It is good for the soul, and your art practise. It is very easy to get caught up in life’s requirements, but if you aren’t healthy,Continue reading “Finally got into the studio”
Next thank you, for my food, Susan Prout rocks!
My friend is a talented handbag designer (www.susanprout.com), can also cook (with her brother) and very kindly catered my wedding. Here are a few photos of what above and beyond the call of friendship duty looks like… Sorry if it makes you very hungry!
Self publicity…
Just incase anyone missed it, or forgot to do it… I have been short listed for a photography competition run my The Print Space. I submitted this image because I found it made me consider Natural v manmade architecture. This is a successful image for me because: I like work that makes you have littleContinue reading “Self publicity…”
Short listed for a contest with The Print Space! Vote for me!
I have been short listed for a photography contest with The Print Space! The image is one I took on a recent trip to dubia of a new construction obscured by sand dunes. Hope you like it and please vote via the print space! http://www.theprintspace.co.uk/blog/architecture-photo-contest-finalists/
Susan Prout and her amazing bags!
At The Start Up Showcase, supporting my friend Susan Prout. Super proud of her work! if you want bespoke, leather, handmade bags, belts and accessories, then contact her, and check out her website, or come and visit over the next few days at Somerset House. https://twitter.com/CreativeS4S, http://Www.susanprout.com
Refinding: introducing students to friends
I love it when you are talking through students ideas and helping guide them to get inspired and you re find an artists work that you had forgotten. Today was Pamela Davis Kivelson work ‘orange Negative Curvature’. http://www.facestell.com/?category=photo&painting=orange
Completed the bricks!
Finally made the final bricks. 25 completed! Now to let them dry, them put them together!
Sophie Douglas and The Arts School 