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Bombylius Major (Bee Fly)
I was at supper with a friend the other evening and was fascinated by this insect they found. Though they are common in Britain, I’ve never seen one before – or if I have I didn’t recognise it as a Bee Fly. They are so called because of their furry appearance, and presumably for […]
Society of Wildlife Artists – SWLA
It has been a lovely week of people letting me know they will be able to visit the Society of Wildlife Artists exhibition The Natural Eye at the Mall Galleries, I’m really pleased, and thankyou – it is beginning to feel very exciting now. The SWLA have produced the most beautiful preview invitation card […]
Affordable Art Fair, Battersea
The last few days have been spent giving my sculpture final polishing ready for the Affordable Art Fair where my pieces will be shown by Stephen Jack, of Jack Fine Art. Jack Fine Art are regular exhibitors at the Fair and will be featuring a number of artists on Stand A12. My stone carvings […]
At Partridge pace
That is Red Legged Partridge pace – I met a gang (they’re social birds and this was probably a family group) on the way to work this morning and followed at their pace. Partridges tend to prefer to walk, or run away when disturbed – taking flight only if necessary on their small rounded […]
The Natural Eye 2014
The Natural Eye is the annual exhibition of the Society of Wildlife Artists – SWLA and takes place at the Mall Galleries, London in October/November. This year I submitted work for the exhibition and today selections were announced. Although I’ve tried not to be anxious, this week I have been overly pre-occupied with thoughts […]
Stone in Autumn colours
The Yorkstone block I’m carving at the moment started with outer layers of rich Autumn colour – they’re so beautiful it makes me hesitate to cut through them with my chisel. In that moment of stopping and enjoying the beauty of my stone I thought about those coloured layers solidly packed against adjacent stone […]
Photoshoot – sculpture in the spotlight
It has been a pretty exciting week, finishing my pieces and anticipating Photoshoot Day – the thought of having my sculpture being the centre of attention for a moment (albeit just a click moment) has felt rather good. I’ve made six small pieces ready for Winterlude, curated and organised by Art Connections who are […]
Preview Night – Fired, Drawn & Painted
I’m looking forward to this one. Do you go to Previews? I keep hearing so many mixed thoughts on previews in general. Personally I like them – both as an artist, and as a visitor. Having made new work, organised and hung an exhibition, there’s a feeling of excitement and anticipation – a pride […]
The Legend of John Barleycorn
I’m watching the swallows fly over the field above my workshop, skimming the top of the golden barley, swooping and rising in undulating flight and then returning to the sheds to feed their second brood, of two hungry youngsters. There is a sound of light clicking and cracking, it is quite distinct from the […]
Stone Carving Course – Autumn
If you fancy trying your hand at a little stone-carving, the place to go this Autumn is Lastingham, in North Yorkshire. It is a beautiful, and inspiring, location on the southern edge of the North York Moors National Park. There are plenty places to stay in the village, or nearby if you wanted to […]