Sh, you know who !

So, first of all, this started out as just a play canvass as its old, and been painted on several times already, but I now rather like what has appeared. Its referencing a photo of my old uni chumette, Marie-Louise (Maz) that I stole from facebook (along with several others; she just seems a natural in front of the camera. Maybe she has missed a career choice there ! ) Anyway, just a few more dabs of paint or graphite and I think it will be finished and ready for the public eye !

As for this cheeky chap telling us to sush..............he looks kind of familiar, which is really spooky , as the mask isnt of me at all !!! I notice that Archie the puppet, who starred in a youtube video of mine, is taking the high ground. Can you spot him?

Well, its all going quite well in my new studio so we will see what works come out of it before I decide if I can afford it or not. Happily my prime income stream is going very well at the minute so, touch wood, its all hunky dory right now. Anyway, Love all, hurt none and walk in soft shoes my dears !!!! Its all an illusion.

EASTER RISING

One of the entrances to the Sparkenhoe Business Centre, Hinckley, which is now housing my new studio. N0.32 !Thats my place, down past the coffee bar, through the doors at the end and Bob's your uncle. But to get there means travelling through a labyrinth of corridors (ok, I exaggerate slightly for comedic effect) And here is another corridor............. .........and finally here it is. All moved in and set up ready for working. In fact I started a work today. Its the blue piece on the easel. And having paced around for ages Molly, the merry cocker, sorted out a bed for herself! Clever dog :) ! So this is Easter, the period that for Pagans symbolises the rebirth of Nature, flowers springing up from the cold earth, and animals hatching their young, and for Christians is all about the death and the rebirth of their saviour figure. For me, it is the restarting of my art life. All works will be numbered as if this is the beginning.............which it kind of is. So, if anyone wishes to visit please let me know and I will try to arrange a mutually convenient day and time. In the meantime just remember to Love all, hurt none, and walk in soft shoes. HAPPY EASTER EVERYBODY !!!

NEW START IN NEW "HOME"

I have almost completely moved in to my new studio at the Sparkenhoe Business Centre on Southfield Road, Hinckley, Leics. So far I have made two journeys with a filled to capacity car and almost certainly will need another two. I didnt realise I had collected so much stuff in my time at KLA ! But doesnt the nameplate good good?

This panoramic picture shows the inner world of my new arthouse. I spent a couple of hours there today organising what goes where and, despite having some reservations last week, I felt so comfortable and at ease. This was definitely the right, the best, move for me. Isolating myself I can make art which is not influenced by those around me. That was a problem at Uni, and was becoming a problem at KLA.

Can you see the space? Wow, and with light pouring in through the skylight above I think I have almost the perfect setting. My only concern is the floor,which looks to be too good and puts me in fear of making a mess on it.

To demonstrate the space just look at the image above; a drawing on a large (approx, 4 feet square) sheet of Fabriano paper laid out on the floor. It hasnt been unrolled since DMU days as I didnt have the floor area to do it.

More information and pics when Im finally and completely moved in so, in the meantime, remember to Love all and hurt none and walk in soft shoes.