PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPH

Amedeo Castellani came to the studio last week to take a portrait photograph. Great to see 'old' 5x4 negative film being used. He is a master of the craft.

STUDIO

The outside of the studio is getting consumed by finds too.

I need to build an extension on the side to create some more room. Will give it a clear roof and windows on the north side. A project for the end of summer when I have a bit of time.

MOORE BONES...

Here is a recent find on the beach at high tide in Aldeburgh. A well worn piece of bone.

It is easy to see how Henry Moore was so inspired by such finds on Norfolks beaches.

I remember seeing a pile of his finds in the maquette studio at Perry Green last year. The natural world has so much inspiration of course, and always seems to provide the answers to form.

WHAT ARE THESE?

Not sure what theses are. Found them on the beach today at Aldeburgh.
Are they ray skulls, or other type of fish.
They are lovely forms, strange to find 3 in a short space along the tide line.
I did see a few dogfish washed up too which was sad to see.




Longest one is 6 inches.

IN CONVERSATION

Had a very interesting 'in conversation' event at Gallery East yesterday with fellow artist Jane Human. It was a full house. Always good to give context and process to work and people engaged fully, with lots of questions and comment which was great.

STUDIO DETAILS

Here are some elements in the studio. Collected over time. The bottom piece is an elbow from an old fishing boat in Aldeburgh. A nice find over the Easter period.

DRYING

Here is an area of drying wood that I have collected over quite a period of time. It can take a few months to dry the larger pieces. When they are nearly dry, I select some pieces and bring them into the studio for consideration. Not all pieces make the grade, but most seem to have their place.

TODAY AT THE RIVER

Had a good afternoon collecting material at my 'outdoor studio' on the River Alde. Hadn't been for a few weeks, so I found several very interesting pieces. All now pressure washed and will be stored in the outdoor area of the studio to dry out slowly. This process can take months.

Always inspiring being out in the landscape. Lots of wildlife, sounds, smells and fresh air.

NATURAL COLOUR

Here is my selection of ground earth pigments.

Adding depth and natural colour to my work.

EARTH PIGMENTS

Here are some detail photos of a recent sculpture in progress with 4 layers of different art pigments.

AMBER and other finds...

Had a good morning on the beach and walking in Dunwich Heath. Had some good finds.
A very luck piece of amber. Plan to set off for a late afternoon beach walk today too, while the sun is still out. Fingers crossed for some more interesting finds.