March update

After quite a few set backs I've finally sent Assignment 3 of my degree module to my tutor.  I thought I was never going to get it done.  If you want to see what I did for Reveal and Conceal have a look here.  Now it is on to the part of the Module that I've not really been looking forward to.  I've got to write a 2,000 word essay on one of the artists/designers I've been researching, gulp!!!!

I finished Module 2 of Creative Sketchbooks a few weeks ago and got really good feedback from Linda.

Here's a couple of the pages I did.  Now it's on to monoprinting and block printing.

I hate the energy saving bulbs we use now, they are awful to sew by so  I bought myself a daylight lamp a few weeks ago.  I have a daylight bulb in my studio but I wanted the lamp for the living room so I can sit and sew while I watch tv.  It stands right next to my chair and I can move the arm to just where I want it, the colours are so much better with the lamp than with the main light.


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Creative Sketchbooks review

Mandi left a comment asking if I've liked Design Matters Creative Sketchbooks course.  I can honestly say YES! I've never really been sure what to put in my sketchbooks for my degree course.  I've found that this course has helped me get out of  my comfort zone and be less precious about my sketchbook.

I won a set of Derwent Inktense pencils earlier this week so I used them to add colour to one of the black and white drawing from Module 1.

I'll probably do more work on this next page when I get to module 3 and learn more techniques.

Untitled......

.... check out this new online showcase for OCA students.  I'm so chuffed to be included in the Textiles section.  It's the first time I've been referred to as an Artist.

Module 1....

...I've finished Module 1 of Linda and Laura's Creative Sketchbooks course.   Anyone interested in doing this course enrollments will open again on Monday 23rd January 2012.

Here's a couple more pages from my sketchbook as a taster.

Now on to Module 2 and COLOUR

Marrotte.......

I started a couple of Joggles classes before I went into hospital but didn't get very far with them. Before Christmas I made a start on the Marrotte class.  I finished them at 10pm the day before I went to my brothers in York as they where a Christmas present for Ste and family.

I'm so please with how they turned out ................ let me introduce you to

Jack Frost

Madame Nadine

Sweet William

and finally Freddie

I wasn't sure if they would like them but they loved them.

Happy New Year...

I spent an enjoyable few days with my brother and his family in York after Christmas.  We went to a Panto at York Theatre Royal.  I've never been to a panto before but as an introduction this was brilliant, I haven't laughed so much in ages and it was a good thing it wasn't just after my op or I'd have bust some stitches. 

The past few years have been my  'Annus Horribilis' so I'm hoping that now I've got my health problems sorted that 2012 will be a lot better.

Wishing everyone a peaceful, healthy and creative 2012.

Happy Christmas

This Christmas looks as if it will unseasonably mild for some of us in the UK this year, 12 degrees compared with minus 2 last year here in Liverpool.

I'm looking forward to my Christmas dinner this year as last year I wasn't too well on the day.  I've made the stuffing today to go with the chicken, roasties and sprouts which I'll cook tomorrow then sit and eat it in front of the TV. 

Hope everyone has a Happy Christmas and Father Christmas brings you all you want.

Minton floor reveal........

...... for anyone coming to Liverpool in early January don't miss this.  You won't regret the one pound it costs to get in as the floor is only unveiled once a year.

Here's a taster to wet your appetite from a few years ago.