Growing to appreciate the works of this videomaker, also impressed by his comment on the artistic process, on his Facebook page: "observe first, recognise later"
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artistic process – Ben Stamper
What art do animation artists love to make?
Blog post from commaand.co on "Moonshine" a book of 49 animators and the work they make privately for themselves.
Getting Started Writing Poetry as a Career – Simon Armitage
Simon Armitage, a living writing poet, talks about his writing in 2010, and gives practical tips for writing poetry. "I've always been interested in poetry because it's so powerful: so few words, space on the page, and all around it. So there's an intensity there that I admire." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXVZseBCfiM Getting keen to write His main …
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Inspiration – response to Creative prompt
How do you make an artwork based on inspiration? I grumbled to a friend last night. "It's like trying to make a painting about painting." Inspiration - I think of it as breathing - like respiration is breathing - inspiration is a breathing into, and I see the word spirit in that. And thinking of …
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Becoming a spoken poet – Sarah Kay
Sarah Kay expresses her journey and tips on becoming a spoken word poet
Getting Mentors – don’t ask!
Here's a great piece of lifetime advice (among many) by Pentagram partner, Michael Beirut: "People always want to look for mentors - then they say "Will you be my mentor?" Do NOT do that. You don't need their permission you don't need to tell them they're your mentor." "Anyone you know could be your mentor …
Writing poetry with Rita Dove
Rita Dove is someone who is easy to listen to - but has the smarts to say interesting things with even simple language - she is a poet, former US Poet Laureate. "Every time I sit down to write I try to feel that I’m starting over. It’s all new. It’s all fresh, and I’m …
Pattern Inspiration: Kaffe Fassett quilts
Look and be inspired. Colourful, imaginative, innovative, daring and my dear, the patterns! Somehow, the video has chosen a bland photo - but trust me, click on the play button and a world of wonder will be shown to you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzd9BEuKdh0 (I want a cushion like that one on his settee)
Textiles: Welsh Quilts and Blankets
A leisurely (14 minutes) historical look at a dealer in Welsh Quilts and blankets who has also carefully gathered a private collection of the range of styles: Jen Jones. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvqY2LWGkLs
Loyalty and Kindness – Drawn IN (Carole Bury)
http://cheltenhamgroupartists.org/gallery_657235.html#photos_id=13772077 Both a beautiful statement and illustration, by artist Carole Bury. You can see more of her work on her website http://www.carolebury.com. She works through fine art, paper, textiles, drawings, often with the subject of birds and flight and associated emotions of joy and release. "As my pencils and charcoal dance and skitter …
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