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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…
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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. …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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