I can’t help thinking how lucky I am to have a big studio with lots of time when no-one is there. I have suspended my print and drawing club sessions which is a huge shame as they were really getting […]
I’ve tried to write a post about five times and failed. The goalposts seem to be moving by the hour and I can’t keep up. I’m sure I will be able to write about this at some point, but not […]
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This is the transcript for a Lecture & Masterclass to be held at Frankfurt University Hospital.With the COVID-19 crisis, I reframed my talk to the criticality for scientists to work with creative & neurodiverse allies. I invited all to join a new Network. We’re stronger together.
We have had to postpone our launch events in light of the COVID-19 pandemic but we are opening another call for a special COVID-19 edition and we will also be offering postal delivery of Issue 2 in the near future. […]
This blog records my professional development connected to a recent a-n bursary for training in creative coding (8 one-to-one sessions) with creative coder Chris Ball. I began with some online exercises to understand the basic principles (am complete beginner) and […]
I have what people refer to as a diverse practice or as I prefer to say “I work across genres”….. So I did this mind map which started as a kind of circle of different activities so I guess I’ll […]
An exhibition of 13 abstract, non-objective, geometric and reductive artists.
Sitting here trying to concentrate, but having some difficulty (like everyone else at the moment, probably). As a distraction, here’s some ancient graffiti on one of the Stones of Stenness. The study of ancient graffiti has long been A Thing […]
An alternative view of the landscape
So in view of the Corona virus pandemic and my “underlying health condition” I am trying to keep calm by keeping busy… so with Easter coming up I’ve been doing more lino cuts and got this one done in a […]
Does anyone know anything about creating online art courses? As the UK looks to ‘shut down’ for a while I won’t be able to run my normal art classes. I have never done videos or online teaching before and don’t […]
As a-n moves towards celebrating 40 years in September 2020, we are seeking to broaden the skills base of a-n Board with new members who can play an active role in both representing and monitoring the organisation at a pivotal time. HE DEADLINE FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY HAS NOW PASSED.
For the first time, John Moores Painting Prize is offering a new Emerging Artist Prize with the winner receiving £2,500 in prize money plus money for art materials and a residency at Elephant West. John Moores Painting Prize Project Manager Katherine Lloyd explains more about the award.
Roberto Ekholm’s show at Glitter Ball showroom & projects is up and looks fantastic! Roberto arrived on Sunday evening and has been installing and promoting That’s Why You Never Swallow Bubble Gum all week. This morning he woke to […]
This week’s selection includes exhibitions and events in Kyle of Lochalsh, East Sussex and London – all taken from our busy Events section featuring events and shows posted by a-n members.
The paper for this was so absorbent it was really hard to work with and I am so impatient I didn’t wait for all the layers to dry but I am actually quite ok with it. I did wait overnight […]
We are going ahead with our program just as art fairs and exhibitions are being cancelled or postponed
