Last week we enjoyed a lovely few days up at Gairloch in the far north west of Scotland. Those who maybe know of the world famous Inverewe Gardens will know where I mean but for anyone who has not been
Studio conversations – Dominique Cameron
Last week in my post after our trip to the Pittenweem Arts Festival, I hinted that there was something exciting I was going to write about and I thought it was time I let you know. One of the
Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design – Masters Degree Show 2018
A very enjoyable afternoon at the DoJCAD Masters show. I had several really interesting conversations – Paola McClure, Alison Philp, Jenny Rayner, Sarah Popplewell whose work I enjoyed very much. I also liked Didi Jellema’s and Katie Carlisle work although
Pittenweem Arts Festival
Last weekend we visited Pittenweem, the small fishing village in the East Neuk of Fife which hosts an amazing Arts Festival every summer. For almost forty years people have flocked to this picturesque village to wander around houses, studios and
August, exciting already and not yet half way through the month
Over the coming weeks and months I will have more regular posts to publish and some exciting things to share with you. My work for Textile Study Group’s DIS/rupt has been returned at the end of the tour. The work
Printing fun
I’ve always liked printing, whether it is screen printing, lino, stencilling or using a Gelli plate, there is something magical about lifting the fabric or paper to see what has happened underneath. Magic! This week I started to prepare for
DIS/rupt in Peebles
Some of you may know that I am a member of Textile Study Group and during this last year our “thought-provoking” exhibition DIS/rupt has been touring. It opened in May last year in Stroud, Gloucestershire as part of the SIT
Victoria Crowe – Beyond Likeness
Last week I had a quick trip through to Edinburgh and so took the chance to see an exhibition in the Scottish Portrait Gallery, Queen Street, of work by one of my favourite artists – Victoria Crowe. The exhibition is
Another snippet
Like the buses, one post written and another right behind it. Some months ago, last year in the Autumn, I was approached by a German magazine, Patchwork Professional, about an artist profile article, which was exciting. I immediately emailed back
DIS/rupt at Minerva Arts Centre
It is surely a sign to note, when time seems to pass quickly and the months are gone in the blink of an eye. It hardly seems any time since I was planning a trip to Stroud, Gloucestershire, exactly this