FEB BLOG END

Today I was mainly making a mountain out of rubbish, brought in by all of the children of Shelthorpe Primary, Loughborough. Built around old wire fencing from my shed and my studio, and therefore fitting in with the recycling theme of what they call GREEN DAY. The whole school, I believe, pursue all topics GREEN. I never stopped working all day. Having introduced myself in assembly I got stuck in and continued through breaktime and lunchtime. The finished piece actually looks better in reality than it does on the photo, which is a rare thing isnt it. Made contact with a teaching advisor who is looking to do more of this kind of work in the school so, fingers crossed. Im now exhausted. Happy day. remember to think good things to live good things. Love all and hurt none. Peace.

BLOGGEDY BLOGGEDY BLOG 2010

Yesterday, Wednesday, I was involved in WORLD COMMUNITY ARTS DAY at Rawlins College, Quorn, where I was in charge of four sculpture workshops throughout the day. I was most ably assisted by Charlotte (sorry, I forgot your last name Charlotte), who is a second year Fine Art Undergraduate at L.U.S.A.D. I have attached just a few examples of the work produced on the day by the youngsters. Sadly only two adults chose to participate in sculpture, and they only because they were with their offspring, but they did participate fully. How about this for a truly wicked helipcopter? the blades actually spin ! World Community Arts Day was started by a man in a council house up in Scotland and has grown into a global annual affaire. Google to find out more.

and how about the bulb attached to this plug! This lad had tremendous imagination and produced several clever things from our rubbish in his hour with us.

From the first session.........."Me, Robot" , to paraphrase a classic modern novel.

and how about this delightful little fly?

Obviously there was something about our workshop as we had to force the kids to leave and have a tea break or lunch or go on to their other workshop! Voting with their feet, as they say.

Sadly, this week, I also wished goodbye to my Aunt Vi at Coventry Crematorium. A lovely service and a good wake. My family have good wakes ! But they are getting smaller in number of attendees !

To lighten this blog now I have to share with you the news that I sold a painting last week; I have two paintings in Vaughan College and KLA have our show at the Richard Attenborough Centre in March, which is just around the corner !

Plus, Claire Hilton and myself have booked a pitch at the street art thing...........er, now then, was it in Camden?, any way, its this July and we are gonna make a killing with our artworks. All organised by Claire, so many thanks for that babe. And tomorrow am looking at cheap cars as mine has, I think, reached the end of the line. Cant complain, its been around the clock twice, was hammered as a taxi, and is held together with ductape!

Remember everyone, that you create your own future with your thoughts. Happiness attracts happiness, so be happy ! Worry creates reasons to worry, so dont worry! Love all , and hurt none, its the only religion you really need!

BLOGSPOT TWO OF 2010

Well, what a good start to the year so far !

To date;

SpArC day on Jan 28 at Rawlins Community College. Making marks to music to reconfiguring to sculpting , or as they called it.............. Fine Art to Music. Whole day, great day !

attended an EMPAF forum event and made contact with other freelancers, particularly a couple working in mental health situations, which sounded interesting.

Yesterday completed a painting taster session at St.Leonard Swithland C of E Primary School with key stage one youngsters. They got filthy, I was exhausted (but I wasnt in best health) and we all had a great time.

Today held a cartooning taster session at Wymeswold C of E Primary school with year 2 students. Less tiring (as I felt a little better and there is a huge diference between the two year groups!), but equally enjoyable and all of the kids enjoyed it. Even the one who claimed he couldnt draw who then went on to do a great drawing of his main character! Love it when that happens.

Didnt get chance to take any photos of this work but trust me, they were very good.

These two taster sessions were aimed at possible afterschool clubs through the BEST school partnership programme around Loughborough.

Last saturday started my ten week arts club in Barwell and signed up five for the Youth Arts Award with a possibility of two more this saturday (tomorrow). Im employing Darren Bond this and alternating saturdays as assistant, and I love being able to do that too. So I have now employed Melissa, Darren and my own number 2 son, Sam. Isnt it great to help others whilst helping yourself?

Images from last week. Looking forward to the future.

The future looks good.

Remember folks, you create your own future with your own thoughts, so be careful what you think. Love All, and Hurt None, its the only religion you need.