ICARUS

During the lockdown period I am working on a number of figures directly in plaster. A new way of working for me but one which I am finding really exciting. This one showing details is Icarus. Perhaps we all did fly too close to the sun. Time for creative reflection during these uncertain times.

DRAWING OUTSIDE

Yesterday was spent outside in the sun drawing from recent sculptures. The ink was drying very quickly so had to get a new feel for it as opposed to drawing indoors. Always good to have the challenge of different conditions as new and unexpected results can happen.

LOCKDOWN

I have been working very hard in the studio during this period of lockdown. Making new works trying different ways of working. Using the wooden pieces as inspiration for creating plaster figures. This is a really interesting way of working and allows the hand of the artist to be to the fore. In time I hope to cast some bronzes of this series. I have often incorporated elements that I have found washed up on the beach. This relationship between plaster and other elements I find interesting.

QUILL

Working on a series of drawings of my sculptures using a home made quill from a pheasants feather.
It gives a really dynamic line. Much more expressive than a metal dip pen.

NEW DRAWINGS

I have recently been working on a number of pen and ink drawings of sculptures. I am using a box of note paper from HMSO the I found in a skip many years ago. It is very thin and has a good quality for this type of drawing which I like.
Using a dip pen in a bottle of ink is a rewarding way to work.

BEACH BONES

Here are some beach finds form this week. I have started collecting beach bones and using them in sculptures. Part of a new series of work called ancestors.

 

SILVERY SEA

Had a good morning collecting on the beach yesterday after the stormy weather. The sea was flat and calm. A number of interesting finds.

ART FOR CURE - WOODBRIDGE

Art for Cure have a new showing space on Woodbridge high street. Part of the Ipswich Building Soc.
Really pleased to have some work there at the moment. Watch this space.

JAGGEDART - LONDON

Very happy to be part of the Jaggedart Christmas exhibition. On until the 24th Dec. Just off Marylebone high street.

BONE FIND

A recent find on Sizewell beach. Either a porpoise or dolphin vertebrae. A very sculptural find. No wonder Henry Moore was so inspired by natural forms like this.
I am now working on some figurative sculptures incorporating beach bone finds.

ART FAIR EAST - NORFOLK BY DESIGN

Very pleased to post that I will be showing some sculpture with Norfolk by design at Art Fair East next week. PV next Thursday!