the continuing conversation between art and life
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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Read with thoughtful paceand conviction by Denise Lewis, Olympic Heptathlon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlidrTpH0IE Denise, in her own life time of sport, had to come through trials, injuries, obstacles. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKzRTIW7s7o
Cara Murphy, based in Northern Ireland designs astonishing silverware. (it's a bowl) See Cara describe her work in a BBC arts show (2 minutes) at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04r0t9l (a still from the programme) See more of her bold designs on her website: http://www.caramurphy.com/
Last week, I went to Tate Britain (in London) to see the current exhibition of Paul Nash's works. The exhibition has been on since October, but well worth the visit. I have to declare a personal preference for early 20th Century art, so Nash is well within those dates. His usual palette is a gentle natural stone …
Listen to this poem by Charles Bukowski if you want to follow a creative career, especially writing. It just take 2 of your earth minutes. It is compelling and clear. He lists the main reasons to be creative - and traps that hold you back. It's that simple. It's the entry level test for creatives. …
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Vivienne Westwood is a top British (counter-cultural) designer, and has been for decades. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_FGRnH1ap8 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8004710.stm In this rather rushed interview, with a very busy lady, there is concern for the environment, clothes advice and inspiration sources. Top tips for fashion in a recession.... bearing in mind that most people are a bit lower on dosh/money/spondulaks …
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http://www.timjohnsonartist.com/ I don’t normally ‘get’ basketweaving, but this artist’s website is a treasury. Not only are there basketwoven articles which are clearly skilled - he is incredibly generous as an artist. There is a photography blog of what he’s made, and a separate studio blog of what he works on. Student artists will benefit greatly …
