Upcoming exhibition at the British Museum – Life & Death in Pompeii and Herculaneum
Really looking forward to this. Major 2013 exhibition – Life and death in Pompeii and Herculaneum.
This is the title of a recent book by Kyra Cane that I’ve just bought for myself – a bit of a self-indulgence as I’m featured in it! I was really pleased to… Continue reading
I had some time off recently which is fairly unusual for me. I find it quite hard not to work; the problem is that now what I do all day is what used… Continue reading
There’s a lovely gallery in Berwick on Tweed – the Watchtower – http://berwickwatchtower.com/. Mum had some work in their open exhibition and we went along to have a look. It’s a great space,… Continue reading
From Pitcairn’s ‘Criminal Trials in Scotland’. Remedies for injuries to animals – take some of the animal’s blood and mix with pins then boil; lock the doors and windows. The witch responsible will… Continue reading
Really looking forward to this. Major 2013 exhibition – Life and death in Pompeii and Herculaneum.
It’s always a good idea to refresh your skills – and see what others can teach you. When I’m making books, I’m usually driven first by the content, which determines the form of… Continue reading
I spent last week in London – a mix of seeing friends, seeing exhibitions and doing workshops – perfect ! I spent a very happy afternoon at the National Gallery – it’s lovely… Continue reading
So following on from my last post about the Design Trust challenge for February the March challenge was to look at your five core values and score yourself – to see how much… Continue reading
I resolved at the beginning of this year that I really had to face up to treating what I’m doing as a business; I’ve really resisted this, as I didn’t want to spoil… Continue reading
I’m trying to find a bit of time to reflect on the projects that I did last year; in the constant pressure to make work, I’m worried about what gets lost…all the ideas… Continue reading
Thinking about bees at the moment; it started with Yeats’ Nine bean rows will I have there, a hive for the honey bee, And live alone in the bee-loud glade. I printed lots… Continue reading
I am always drawn to artists & writers who have a strong sense of place. I feel deeply connected to the landscape in which I live; there is something satisfying about knowing that… Continue reading