Two years ago, whilst pregnant with my son and daydreaming about the future, I bought the domain name of The Arts School. One year ago I met Sam and we had the idea to combine our ideas at her lovely space and The Arts School was born! Its been a busy year and as weContinue reading “The Arts School”
Tag Archives: still life
2018 – The Arts School
Wow! It’s been a long time since I posted and the reasons good! The Arts School is up and running and I am loving teaching again! Now we start the new year with lots of courses and a new teacher working with us teaching watercolour (Jo Hudson). Come and take a class and hopefully enjoyContinue reading “2018 – The Arts School”
The Arts School
Getting ready to run a taster day at The Arts School tomorrow. General Art is one of my favourite courses as it is project based and gives you a chance to try different materials out and develop your own ideas and work. If you are interested in this course or any others, please visit orContinue reading “The Arts School”
The Arts School – the start
So I have been quiet because I have been busy! 1) the boy who will be 7 months old next week, amazing! I could spend all day watching him learn the world! The greatest time consumers! 2) The Little Art on the Green, more details next week And 3) I have started an arts school! Continue reading “The Arts School – the start”
Time to paint
This week I spent two mornings taking part in an art class’s run by the incredibly talented and generous Fiona Graham Mackay. I have not sat down and done an oil painting since I took my A levels (in 1998…) and was surprised by how successful it was, and how much I enjoyed it! IContinue reading “Time to paint”
Unsuccessful experiments
Today I tried a quick play with still life photography, it wasn’t very successful, but it is just a starting point. I learnt: Cats are not helpful, I have a large amount of dried petals from flowers from my husband which I need to do something with, anyone got any ideas please let meContinue reading “Unsuccessful experiments “
Starting the new life
It’s slow steps but finally getting the new studio sorted! ©www.sophiemayer.com ©http://aphotographaday2014.wordpress.com/ ©http://littlestoriesbysophie.wordpress.com If you would like to use or share my images, please contact me directly, thanks for looking!
Saturday Addition: In awe of Bas Meeuws
I am in the process of reflecting on my own work, defining where I want to take it, and through this have been looking at my different practises (photography, painting, crafts, and teaching). This has led me to re consider still life as a theme. This is mainly due to the still life observational drawingContinue reading “Saturday Addition: In awe of Bas Meeuws”
New toys
My new equipment arrived today and is set up! New project: photographing objects (and small things, 50cm square backdrop box). Heres my first attempt photographing a wooden apple created by Billy McD.Christmas present!
Sophie Douglas and The Arts School 