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Author: Rag Tag Magpie

  • Creativity of a Different Kind

    So this week I switched my paint brushes for a different type of creative expression – PowerPoint!  Yes that’s right it is possible to create using business packages. As I’m not a designer, I’m not familiar, or have access to, the usual creative suite of tools.  So, when asked by my husband to create a map…

    Rag Tag Magpie

    August 28, 2023
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  • A Very British Summer

    A Very British Summer

    How are you enjoying the British Summer?  It certainly feels as though we skipped a season here in the North East and jumped from Spring straight into autumn.  That said, given the heatwave that has consumed most of Europe over the past month we should probably be thankful for the grey skies and rain.  …

    Rag Tag Magpie

    August 16, 2023
    Blog
    art, art exhibition, contemporary art, creativity, David Hockney, Feature, London, RA Summer Exhibition, Summer Exhibition, The Pillowman, theatre
  • Day Tripper

    Day Tripper

    With a week of annual leave and no overseas holiday booked, last week I had plenty of time to focus on art.  I had originally planned to spend the full week in the studio. But after a couple of full days painting over the weekend I decided to take the opportunity to get out and…

    Rag Tag Magpie

    July 10, 2023
    Blog, Uncategorized
    castles, cragside, cragside house, days out, durham, national trust, northumberland, raby castle
  • Music and Art: The Perfect Companions

    Music and Art: The Perfect Companions

    I often paint whilst listening to music and am very aware that it can influence my painting.  This is especially true when painting larger pieces (60cm+). The physical gestures become about your whole body rather than hands and wrists.  The rhythm of the music starts to show through in the mark making. And the mood…

    Rag Tag Magpie

    June 21, 2023
    Blog, Uncategorized
    art, art and music, contemporary art, Cornelia parker, creativity, peter Blake, Peter Gabriel
  • Journaling

    Journaling

    I’ve just finished my first journal – not a diary as such.  I’ve never been one for writing a diary.  But after watching the Life2Art immersion I thought I’d make an effort and try journaling.  In the past the only journals I’ve created have been visual ones – grid journals and sketchbooks.  This is the…

    Rag Tag Magpie

    June 9, 2023
    Blog
    artist life, creative, journal, life admin, sam Fender
  • Sunshine and the Sea

    Sunshine and the Sea

    Having recently returned from a two week vacation it feels like the month of May has passed in the blink of an eye! We had two fantastic weeks on the beautiful island of Mauritius.  You can definitely see why it’s a honeymooners destination.  Sunshine, clear blue sea, stunning sun rises or sun sets (depending on…

    Rag Tag Magpie

    May 26, 2023
    Blog, Uncategorized
    abstract, abstract art, art, artist life, contemporary art, creativity, Feature, holidays, mauritius, vacation
  • Days Out

    Days Out

    Over the past few weeks I have been out and about and had a few really interesting days….. Unison Colour A few weeks ago I spotted a sales offer on Unison pastels at Jackson’s Art.  I use pastels a lot in my art but tend to favour Sennelier oil pastels. I use these as I’m…

    Rag Tag Magpie

    April 19, 2023
    Blog, Uncategorized
    abstract, art, art exhibition, artist life, coastal, creativity, day trip, days out
  • March Abstract Life

    March Abstract Life

    Well we’re almost at the end March and days are feeling lighter and longer.  A fact I’m pleased about as we start week 4 of the Creative Visionary Program (CVP) the homework commitment is ramping up so I need plenty of energy to keep on top of things. What I have Been Working On Over…

    Rag Tag Magpie

    March 22, 2023
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    abstract, abstract art, art, art experiment, artist life, contemporary art, creativity
  • The Power of Play

    The Power of Play

    The Power of Play The 1970s was the era of Flower Power, I think 2020s motto should Be the Power Of Play! Play Time Play isn’t something that comes naturally to us once we hit that period of adolescence and descend into adulthood.  It come even less naturally after decades of building your career and…

    Rag Tag Magpie

    February 22, 2023
    Blog
    abstract, abstract art, art, artist life, contemporary art, creativity, play, playful
  • Creative Boost for 2023

    Creative Boost for 2023

    Back in 2021 I completed CVP (Creative Visionary Program). It was one of those courses I’d looked at for a while but never taken the plunge.  In part, my reluctance was that for an online course it has a higher price tag than most. But the main reason was because of the time commitment.  CVP…

    Rag Tag Magpie

    January 23, 2023
    Blog, Uncategorized
    abstract, art, art challenges, art course, artist life, creativity, Online Course, online workshops, workshop
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