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#100daysofmetaltextures 2026 100 day project
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In late February this year I embarked on another #100daysproject after some consideration I decided to attempt #100daysofmetaltextures This was quite a task! I did complete the project & now have a visual reference of patterns & textures to use within my metalwork practice.
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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. -
Inspired by RUST
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One of the things which inspire my work is RUST! I thought I would share a few images & also mention a new studio on the horizon. -
Secret gardens of St Ives
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On the weekend of 22nd & 23rd June 2024 we took part in the annual Secret Gardens of St Ives event. We welcomed 120 visitors to our little Cornish garden & opened the studio too. A successful fundraising event for local charity St Ives Community Fund. -
#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. -
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. -
Sharing my design process
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I thought I would document my design process for a new collection of jewellery which has been several years in the making. Creating the 'master' patterns from metal which will be reproduced using the lost wax casting process. -
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 St Ives garden studio
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I had to have a bit of a tidy up in the garden studio last month as things had got a little out of hand! This tends to happen after the build up t... -
New gallery now open!
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On 12th April we opened the doors to our new gallery space in St Ives. An exciting new start in a lovely light airy space to display our metalwork, jewellery & artwork on Island Square. -
An artist for Back Road Artworks
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A collective of artists based in St Ives exhibit their work in a working studio/gallery space. Abstract & more representational art along with metalwork & jewellery is on show. The co-operative is currently looking for another artist to join the group.
