31 July 2016
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I recently read an intriguing book called God’s Blueprint by Christopher Knight. Although explicitly not a Christian book it’s premise is that there are too many coincidences in how the world fits together. The key examples are the relationship of … Continue reading
30 July 2016
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Right, gig time. I’m off to play at The Crown Inn, Faringdon as part of the jazz afternoon for FollyFest. I’m due on at 4pm with Other Way Up so it is about time for me to pack up and … Continue reading
29 July 2016
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I’m afraid I didn’t quite manage to finish my masterpiece or take any new photos today. Much of the morning was spent with an informal exhibition where each of the students got to share and receive feedback on their work … Continue reading
28 July 2016
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I didn’t churn out so many samples today as I was mainly working on my main piece, hopefully to be finished by tomorrow afternoon. However, while waiting for things to dry, I did make a bit more progress on some … Continue reading
27 July 2016
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Today’s work at my Oxford Summer School course has mainly been brought to you by the colours pink and blue. I have been working on a number of experiments working towards how to colour paper with shades of pink … Continue reading
26 July 2016
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Here is one of my favourite samples from today’s work at the summer school: After spending a lot of time on some other pieces, this started as a bit of a throwaway. I had been using the card sheet underneath … Continue reading
25 July 2016
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I’m doing another Oxford Summer School week of art this year. The course I’m doing is called ‘Out of India’, led by Polly Woolstone, and is using a range of techniques to respond to design inspiration from India. A new … Continue reading
24 July 2016
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The picture I took this morning of the back garden doesn’t look hugely different from June’s image… until you start paying attention to the details. Some of the plants are looking quite autumnal already (the browning mop heads of the … Continue reading
23 July 2016
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When I started using computers with graphical user interfaces (half a lifetime ago!) setting up a screensaver was both the acme of cool and quite important to avoid the cathode ray gun at the back of the monitor burning a … Continue reading
22 July 2016
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So, Donald Trump has been given the Republican saddle for the US Presidential election later this year. I’m tempted to puerile mockery, because it seems so ludicrous, but the thought that damps me down to the point of a chill … Continue reading