Nestled amongst random facings there’s a faint outline of what lies behind the stone exterior. Sparkling light leads and yet scatters the eye as this door does her best to hide her brilliance – look closely to find the jewels. […]
After setting this blog up last year I’ve finally come back to it and worked out how to post! Because of the COVID-19 lockdown I haven’t been able to use the studio at a local college as I have been […]
In February of this year I was thrilled to have been awarded an A:N Bursary for Research and Development for GLINT https://www.a-n.co.uk/news/a-n-artist-bursaries-2020-158-artists-receive-a-share-of-over-200000-pounds/ GLINT is an ongoing archive, documenting ‘the moment the work happens’ through the eyes of a series of […]
time to make some reflective contribution to my blog. it’s thursday morning, there’s four us in the house. we’re all waiting on the results of a covid test made on tuesday. one of us had the test. since the test […]
Can you give a sunshine glow from under the eaves? This door is giving her all to see if those walking past step a little lighter and brighter when they glance in. Just making her own difference in the world […]
I am heading rapidly towards my final mentoring session. I have not achieved anything that I thought I would – yet. My goal was, and still is, to work on a body of work. Connected pieces, a series, a sequence. […]
BA (Hons) Photography, Cambridge School of Art. “Since 2016, the Brexit referendum has caused uncertainty across the nation which has resulted in a significant increase in applications for British citizenship. ‘New Citizens’ captures Martin from Czech Republic, Isabela from Romania, […]
speaking of the pandmic feels like an important thing to do and to reflect a little here so in years to come we’ll look back and see what it was like. in the previous post i spoke about how i […]
She’s a magnetising harmoniser whose entrance sits on a corner. Being beautifully festooned when she can be and making the most of what she has is her main wish. Her paint is bright, as are her flowers and smile. Magnetising […]
Flames of vibrant energy flow from her every hinge and surface, like a pot of power at the end of a rainbow. Vibrant Door (mixed media on canvas board, 20x20cm/8″x8″) Shop: https://www.lynneforrester.com/store/p529/Vibrant_Door.html
Plants always grow near her and people gravitate towards the inviting ramshackle warmth that her constant glow emanates. She listens, infuses with uplifting energy and they feel nurtured. Who nurtures her? Does she have someone to turn to? Invitation Door […]
Delighted to be taking part in BEAT – Borough of Ealing Art Trail’s – first online silent art auction from 5-13 Sept. My lots will be two drawn portraits of Ingrid Bergman & Robert Hokum, founder Ealing Blues Festival. Browse & bid: https://jumblebee.co.uk/BEAT2020onlineauction
It’s been almost a year of hibernation and the undergrowth has excelled in developing mossy moments over all available surfaces. She’s resolved to sit amongst the protection of those green depths – but always wears the brightest of hats to […]
Art-Shots is a staple of Supermarket art fair. Based in a kind of pecha kucha format galleries/initiatives have ten minutes to present themselves in front of ten images (each lasting one minute). First up yesterday as Detroit Stockholm where 25 […]
Her beautiful brilliance is set back a little from the main hubbub of life, yet there’s no doubting her cool knowing once her blue hues catch the eye. She could be easily written off as an ice maiden unless you […]
It’s been a day of turmoil in so many ways and her mind is threatening to let all those judgements take root, change her colours, make her fade. She unwinds her hair, sees a sparkling glisten in the strands and […]
It’s (not) that time of the year again … but it is Supermarket Independent Art Fair … well kind of! With the fair originally scheduled only a few weeks after the outbreak of the coronavirus in northern Europe it was […]
It’s hard to say a definite yes or no, it depends on the circumstance. The first issue that is discussed in the chapter is bullying, which isn’t play at all. We all know the feeling of being teased when it’s […]
“Those who play together stay together” page 158 Quick, play with your friends and partner to make sure you stay together. That’s what this phrase says to me. Chris and I are going to go swimming tonight to stay together! […]
