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Brisons Veor art residency
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In April I was fortunate to be given the opportunity to experience Brisons Veor again, a creative retreat at Priest Cove, Cape Cornwall. Invited by fellow artist Sarah Roberts we explored the coastline & our creative practices resulting in some interesting ideas to develop further over the coming months.
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2024 review in pictures
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A look back at what we did in 2024 in & around Cornwall. Sharing some of my inspiration, interests & achievements throughout the year. -
#100daysofbeachfinds
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Another #100dayproject just completed! This time my theme was #100daysofbeachfinds incorporating a beach walk/clean to collect the source material then a daily drawing of some of those finds. Man-made & natural items combined to create a collection of postcard sized images. -
Memory tree commissions
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Over the past few years we have installed 2 Memory Trees for Cornwall Hospice Care at Mount Edgcumbe in St Austell & St Julia's in Hayle. As I am currently working on another metalwork commission I thought I would share details of how these pieces developed & how you can order your own leaf from CHC. -
Experimental painting course at Newlyn School of Art
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I have recently completed a really inspiring course of experimental painting with artist Dan Pyne at the Newlyn School of Art. Exploring surface textures, paint effects & unique surfaces with alternative materials has given me a plethora of new ideas! I am looking forward to creating new artwork incorporating some of these techniques. -
Barbara Hepworth sketchbook course
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After a three day course with Hilary Jean Gibson, through the St Ives School of Painting, I created a sketchbook of observations made at the Barbara Hepworth Sculpture Garden. Here I am sharing some of the pages & ideas. -
The Heligan oak project 'The Lightening Dancer'
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The oak project or 'Lightening Dancer' is a project I worked on with artist James Eddy at the Lost Gardens of Heligan. This involved the creation of over 500 copper oak leaves which are now on permanent display in the Stewards House within the garden. -
A day in the life of a metalworker
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A link to 'A day in the life of a metalworker' article by photographer Rick Davy who visited my St Ives garden studio in December last year. Beautiful images created on film for the @cornishlives project. -
Mark making with natural objects
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In October we continued with the #365dailycreate project with some mark making with natural objects. Diluted ink was applied with various found objects made into 'brushes'. -
The #365dailycreate project continues…
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I am continuing with the #365dailycreate project this year with new prompts for each month. -
Seaweed inspirations
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Last week we had a few days away in Lyme Regis specifically to do a seaweed pressing workshop with Molesworth & Bird in the town. I have bee... -
#365dailycreate exhibition in St Ives
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12th - 18th February 2022 at the Crypt Gallery, St Ives In January 2021 I created a small private group on Facebook & invited other artists &a...
