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A couple (three actually) of images from the recent KLA exhibition at The Independant Arts Centre, Leicester.

The three abstracts mostly in red and green are mine, which marks a turning in my vis.art works. Im not viewed as an abstractionist normally.

It was a good P.V. and I captured it on video. The resultant video took me about a week, on and off, to complete. Its under five minutes long but Im quite pleased with it. I love this filming business and am actively seeking more avenues for this art form.

THE TEAPARTY AT THE KNIGHTON LANE STUDIOS

the Cathedral that is the studio. Dont you think it is churchlike? the high three windowed wall with the round window atop, if it was stained glass.............. and the new top floor with its internal window looking out at the round window, is that not an altar? I love it. The studios look fabulous now.

the ultra tidy gallery-looking space is Dave Gaff's area and he really went to town on promoting his work. I think he should have his own gallery. He works maintenance at Loughborough University but clearly he learns from what he sees at work. He puts so much effort into his work and he does make sales, but he deserves more success. We could all learn from his approach.

Elaine Miller, the membership officer (seated, left) is currently engaged in her MA yet still finds time to promote the KLA. Oh, and yes, lets not forget the geeser with the scarf. Promoting his embryonic arts company as much as his art. The picture suggests he is going to eat his own banner ! The geeser of course is me, but I didnt need to tell you that did I?

On the work front, I have received the funds for the arts club in Barwell and have engaged Darren alternatively with Sam. I have also been offered a couple of stints in an afterschool setting exploring cartooning courtesy of Chloe of BARNDOOR THEATRE COMPANY, who was on the same mentoring scheme as I. She wanted to use as many people from the course as she could, which is great ! So, have applied for funding for other projects, fingers crossed, local arts officer is interested in another idea I have for the area so maybe, when current project ends........but lets not count chickens, and it would appear that maybe its starting to happen........at last.

Well, its coming close to the end of the year and you will all be out ending the recession by spending horrendous amounts of money on things that will soon be in the attic so let me suggest the perfect Christmas presents for all your family and friends............... a box of Love.

Remember that you create your future with your thoughts so Love all and hurt none, its the only way to be.