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"a man is a success if he gets up in the morning ,goes to bed at night and in between does what he wants to do" Bob Dylan.

Wednesday 27 April 2011

a new question?

What is "modern art"? how do you define something to be modern? does modern mean abstract? is "modern" a state of mind you can move in and out of ?. Abstraction in itself is nothing.
"The Light at St.Ives" by Anne Kelly is an inspiring book.
Here is a small reply. "The Light at Rivendell".












No answers are required to the question. The answers is in the search. The search must never end.



Wednesday 20 April 2011

early summer..

Early summer in the Peak District. Everything is fresh the first swallows have arrived from Africa bringing greetings from Morocco. New foliage in the hedgerow and woodlands and the mornings are light and airy. At night the full moon bathes our bedroom in a magical silver glow and tawny owls call to each other in the distance. Even Roxanne enjoys the late afternoon sun.
Today I booked my flights for Finland. Time to finalise my works in good time for despatch. I have a week or so before we take a holiday in St. Ives so its time to add all the finishing touches and wrap the babies in cotton wool.
Reviewing my recent offerings all inspired by the visit to Marrakech in Febuary I realise that I have slowly moved from impressionistic landscape to a much more abstract viewpoint almost without noticing. My early passion and impetus has slowly matured and settled into a most satisfying rhythm that is quite pleasing.






Friday 15 April 2011

"There She Goes"

"The Blue Lady 1" from the "Voices of Marrakech" series has been sold and is now living in a collection near Derby.  I wondered how it would feel to let her go . The people who now own her were so happy with her there was no reluctance to part with her . I know she will be loved.
I am going to create her a sister for Finland.

Saturday 2 April 2011

SOLD! (Private Viewings)

Rather excitingly the "private viewings" last Sunday were really fun. It was a  sunny day and our guests were lovely . So lovely, in fact , that they relieved me of 5 pieces of work. What a great encouragement.
On the down side two of the canvases were earmarked for Finland in July so its back to work !!! .
I'm glad to say the paintings have gone to lovely people who collect and appreciate art!