Sunday – a working day for my boat hand job. We were busy at times and steady at others but I did a lot of work which caught up later. On arrival home it was time to check my pieces …
7 days to PAW18 Open Studio 23
A week to go. So I was meant to head out early this morning for some errands, slept in after being awake at 5. Into Swanage where I took photographs of the sea mist and kayak fishermen out in the …
8 days to PAW 18 Open Studio 23
Well, yesterday after a bit of a delay I started the framing process. I quickly got into a routine of measuring mounts against frame backboards and trimming as required. Then my shopping for D rings, screws and picture cord meant …
9 days to PAW18 Open Studio 23
So, a non work day I.e. not on shift with boats or at the artisan yard. What lies ahead for today’s plan? Share completed water brush piece from yesterday. This is for me as a practicing technique piece. “Racing Turn” …
10 days to PAW Open Studio 23
Wednesday 16 May and on duty in the Purbeck Artisan Yard, Church Street, Wareham. Well some rain so visitors are few and far between but great to chat with and some nice purchases by them. I have taken down the …
11 days to PAW 18 Open Studio 23
So, it’s Tuesday evening. My only art work today around a shift at my boat hand job has been the start of my hanging plan for the studio. I wasn’t sure whether to work in the snow or on chronology. …
Developing a picture from a friend’s photo (with consent)
One of my favourite subjects to draw because of the detail involved in the construction are Cornish Pilot rowing gigs. Each year in May the World championships are held in the Isles of Scilly. My club Swanage Sea Rowing Club …
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In memory of …my Dad
Today, May 3rd is my Dad’s birthday. Unfortunately he passed away on Christmas morning last year, to allow time for reflection today I decided to do something we both enjoyed – our Art. Michael Knill drew from schooldays and in …
How a concept can just fit together
When I was participating in the Artisans on the Beach event in Swanage until January I thought I needed to offer a range of art smaller than my main stock of A4 and A3 pieces. I offer miniature and mini …
Making my silk flag for my PAW open studio
An account of the processes involved in creating my silk flag to fly at the entrance to my drive for Purbeck Art Weeks (PAW) this year. I tried this for the first time last year and wanted to be a …