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  • 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
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    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
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    abstract, art, art challenges, art course, artist life, creativity, Online Course, online workshops, workshop
  • Hello 2023

    Hello 2023

    First blog post of 2023.  A year full of hope and new possibilities. I hope you all had a restful break.  I had a whole week off work. Which meant time to see and catch up with family, and more time to paint.  Double bonus!  The tree was down and decorations packed away before New…

    Rag Tag Magpie

    January 4, 2023
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    abstract, abstract art, art, artist life, creativity
  • Art on the Go

    Art on the Go

    Now that I’m back to bi-monthly commuting for work, my studio time has taken a bit of a hit.  Especially when you combine that with the shorter days in the winter. Winter always makes early morning and evening sessions a bit of a challenge.  So, I have been playing around with ways that I can…

    Rag Tag Magpie

    December 9, 2022
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    art, artist life, creativity, grid journaling, mindfulness, Online Course, online workshops, Sketchbook, sketchbook exercises
  • It’sssss Christmas! Well Almost

    It’sssss Christmas!  Well Almost

    I love this time of year as we’re gearing up for Christmas.  I know many people get irritated when you start to hear Christmas tracks on the radio or in stores weeks ahead of the actual event but I love it!  If I could I’d put the tree up at the end of November to…

    Rag Tag Magpie

    November 28, 2022
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    art, art for homes, art for sale, artist life, buyart, contemporary art, creativity
  • Summertime and the Living is Easy

    Summertime and the Living is Easy

    It’s been a while since I posted a blog so apologises if you’re one of my followers.  Since starting my monthly newsletter programme I’m finding it a challenge to keep up with social media, blogs, newsletters and website updates.  Sadly my website and blog have missed out as a result.  But over the next few…

    Rag Tag Magpie

    August 24, 2022
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    abstract, abstract art, art, artist life, artistlife, contemporary art, creativity, painting, RA Summer Exhibition, Sculpture, Sketchbook, sketchbookhabit, sketching
  • Art Commissions

    Art Commissions

    In April’s studio newsletter I talked about the fact that I had recently finished some commissions.  Selling a piece of your art is always such a buzz. But commissions are very different from selling something you have already created.  There is an element of risk that kicks in when you know you are creating art…

    Rag Tag Magpie

    April 22, 2022
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    abstract art, art, art commission, art for homes, art for sale, artist life, contemporary art, creativity, painting
  • Well, hello 2022!

    Well, hello 2022!

    I hope you have all eaten well, enjoyed time with loved ones and generally had a break.  I had a whole week off work and feel so much better for the downtime.  The break also meant that I could get a few days in the studio which was a real bonus. New Year, New Me…

    Rag Tag Magpie

    January 7, 2022
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    abstract, abstract art, art, artist life, creativity, Feature, life planning, new year, New Year’s Resolutions, planning for 2022
  • Feeling a Bit Lost

    Feeling a Bit Lost

    In my last post I said that I was in a bit of funk art wise. Unfortunately, I’m still feeling that way.  I’ve read a few posts from others that paint, all are at pains to reassure you that its completely normal. Apparently everyone goes through phases like this.  But, rationally knowing that, and emotionally…

    Rag Tag Magpie

    December 3, 2021
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    abstract, abstract art, art, art journal, artist life, collage, collage art, contemporary art, creative life, creativity, papercut
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