And then I heard my sock say – Let’s play hide and seek… Isn’t it annoying how socks seemingly have a life of their own once they enter the washing cycle? There must be a science behind it. Worse, finding an unexpected tissue in the wash. What a mush that is to deal with. TheContinue reading “Laundry Day”
Category Archives: Create
“Life is short. Smile while you still have teeth.”
I was looking for a good quote for todays collage, and although this quote is unknown in origin, it feels perfect for my image! I’m not sure if this is a smile or a grimace! Certainly a British stereotype with the gap-iness. Materials used – newspaper, red sugar paper, ink and gouache.
Creative procrastination
I forgot to plan my year with the unexpected in mind… It was going to be the 64 Million Artist January Challenge, Watercolour month in July and inktober in October. That was my plan. And today I find myself 6 days late into a local collage daily challenge. I was meant to be producing someContinue reading “Creative procrastination”
Tackling Artist Block
It happens to us all – Unable to draw or paint to our satisfaction…What do you do? I’m not afraid to admit I have a pile of failed paintings. Mostly watercolours that I have either given up on or lost the interest in finishing. I’ve had days when I can’t draw for toffee, or evenContinue reading “Tackling Artist Block”
Can you make brushes for Watercolour?
I spent the month of January creating arty things as part of the 64 Million Artists January challenge prompts. This led me to ask myself lots of questions about my art practice, including can I make art green? Can it be sustainable? One of my favourite challenges was (re)imagine – taking something and giving itContinue reading “Can you make brushes for Watercolour?”
Out of my hands
Is there such a thing as left-handed charcoal? Almost at the end of the month of the 64 Million Artist January challenges. Today a corker! Using your non-dominant hand sketch a portrait of someone. I always prefer charcoal when I am doing any portrait. It has a life of its own and you can moveContinue reading “Out of my hands”
Calm
Do you have a favourite work colleague? Today’s 64 million artist challenge is to brighten up someone’s day! I have worked with Sandra for a number of years. She is very entertaining and always has a story to tell. Sandra is very hard working and if she is going to do a task she willContinue reading “Calm”
Playing with paint
Can you change your ways? Today’s 64 million artist challenge should have been a dream from me as it was playing with paint. I’m stuck in my ways. The brief was to spread paint without any plan…and that didn’t go to plan. Brush in hand I couldn’t stop myself from painting in a sky fromContinue reading “Playing with paint”
Capture your day
Does your day run on time? I wonder what dogs really think. I started collecting photos of Luna from the day we brought her home. Following Luna around the house has been a fun exercise. She is into everything, and every experience is new. There are no limits to her curiosity. Luna’s face has manyContinue reading “Capture your day”
High Five
What brings you joy? Today’s 64 million Artist challenge is to draw round your hand and illustrate it with items that make you smile. There are so many things that I enjoy, today is about Luna our puppy. She came home to us in November last year and made her mark immediately. Establishing her favouriteContinue reading “High Five”
