Engineers Report Book 11th April 1874 Gentlemen, I beg to report that I was at the Goldstone works yesterday and the Number 1 Engine was working well. Your Obedient Servant, M Johnston My Notebook June 2009 Ladies and Gentlemen, I […]
I was having a conversation with someone about buildings. Why I like buildings? What makes me paint them? why particular buildings? the reasons develop and evolve and there are many layers to it. Buildings have powerful connotations. Notions of identity […]
The delivery van from John Jones is coming tomorrow and I am putting the last few details into the paintings. I feel I have learnt a lot in these 2 months about my painting. I have found a new confidence, […]
Jane Ponsford visual arts organiser St George’s Arts As this blog didn’t start at the very beginning of Louise’s residency, I want to post up some images from the first few weeks of her time with us. The project began […]
Finally, a bit of time again. After another hectic week lecturing, I am finally finished with that side of things until september. The next 3 months will be crucial in getting my head down with completing the rest of my […]
My uncles over from Australia, an artist and head of a Fine art practice BA course at western australia university until the recent closure of the course. I am hoping to meet him next week, and excited at the prospect […]
Whilst ‘home’, I also decided to look for a photograph that I knew I had seen before, and of a memory that is far greater than that of just the photo, a memory of not only a day, but also […]
Louise Nason Artist in Residence. Here are a few images from my adult weaving workshop. The workshop had a great response and some lovely outcomes. Everyone one started off by looking at St George’s Church and I begun with some […]
I am soooooo tired I am ceasing to make sense at the moment, life has escalated to running at 200MPH, relatives have decended in a constant stream, sports days, hospital appointments, workshops, planning meetings, village carnivals – I am so […]
Last day today. Its been an amazing experience and have had good comments. I think our show looks great and we all passed. Last chance to see it today, so do come along. Some of my tailors came to the […]
Well it didn’t get in. Why they didn’t want a pencil drawing of a space station from a 70s sci fi series I can’t imagine. The whole disappointing debacle will cost me about £200 (entry, framing, cost of two days […]
Today I attended the last Lincoln Artist’s Market I booked for this year, and I’m really glad actually – I made the grand total of £1 – some savvy looking young ladies very graciously bought some Lady of Shalott mirrors […]
The majority of my work starts with an idea, obviously. But it can be an idea from anywhere. I love looking at the old movements. I’ve been going through a phase of cubism and futurism. I’m not sure how this […]
Changeover 27th June – 3rd July 2009 Storeroom ShowCurated by Sofia Johnston Unit 33, Piece Hall, Halifax, HX1 1RE In unsightly piles behind the 18th century windows of Unit 33, The Piece Hall, Halifax, lies the jetsam from Temporary Art […]
Changeover 27th June – 3rd July 2009 Storeroom ShowCurated by Sofia Johnston Unit 33, Piece Hall, Halifax, HX1 1RE In unsightly piles behind the 18th century windows of Unit 33, The Piece Hall, Halifax, lies the jetsam from Temporary Art […]
24th June Coniston Water High summer heat in the afternoon and early evening. No climb, just park and swim. Entered the water from a beach full of picnicking families, who were suddenly entertained by two men walking straight into the […]
