ramblings

Ok, got some pics up, more to put up.
A wee ramble among the thoughts in my head.

Today has been mostly sorting stuff out, this is now a common occurrence.
One that I am keen to be rid of.
There has to be a point , at least for a short while ,when stuff is sorted!

Anyway, researching the sumer project brief.
It's a goodie, well as far as I'm concerned.

I get to check out festival culture - a bit of a favourite of mine - then there's magick and all its varying forms. So much to look into.
Land Art, now that I love..
Looking into Chris Drury at the moment,
of course, the inimitable Andy Goldsworthy.
and Richard Long.
Feel quite inadequate but inspired.

details, details...

a few details of the last drawing.

Hmm...
Note to self:
GET DRAWING!!

and there's more.....

Here's an almost completed project we were set at college.
It took hours and hours but very pleased with the result.





















and the finished piece.
must admit that I haven't spent as much time on
any one picture since being at uni, we were doing one week briefs... just no time.

Kind of miss putting that amount of effort into one piece.
Need to get back in the groove............

some old artworks

This is of my friend's house in Devon, a wee sketch to leave behind.
The next is from college, one of my first lot of paintings.
Gave me loads of grief but I reckon I learned loads too.

I really enjoy portraiture but definately don't do enough.
College was better for discipline to complete and learn, Uni...
ah, yes... have to make myself do things.

More to be added later.

mounting and framing

Yup, those words certainly have connotations
but boringly I'm using them with regard to artworks.
Prints have been printed and I now have them residing temporarily
at the framers.
The originals are getting a juicy frame of silver and black.
Looking forward to seeing them finished.
The naming of said pieces is another matter and as to pricing.... well!

Verily a steep learning curve when one first attempts an exhibition.

It's all a bit scary too.

photos will be added before long.

Hello again

Yes, I've been away for ages.
Completed first year uni and I love it!
hard work but roll on sept and the start of the new.

During this last year I've probably done less drawing than at college
but.....
learnt loads.
Thanks to all at Dundee College for teaching me,
this year would have been much more difficult otherwise.

ok..
Short version.

masses of work completed over the year,
drawing, painting, sculpture and
more than anything,
mind twisting......
incredible what the brain can come up with.
many lectures of an art history variety which was fascinating.
and talks from folks so we could make up our minds in which direction
our degree would take.
lots of briefs, lots of other students.
ideas passed around.
mini exhibitions held with a few drinks and laughs.

all in all, a great first year.

success!

Well all that work was worth it..... I have my place at Uni... yeeehaayy!!!!
now lots more work to do.

During this mental summer I have done almost everything else work wise apart from art and I really miss it.
One of the best things that has happened is that I have my first commission. well weird and charged with excitement.

Now I just got to complete these portraits.
and I'm looking forward to starting. yippeeee!

til later.