Tuesday 26 February 2008

a travelers tale


a travelers tale
Originally uploaded by paintistworks
another one of my new boxes. I had this in mind for a few days, but was not sure how to execute it. I find that if I wait around too long to make something all the freshness goes. I think I may return to this subject as this has a touch of sweetness that I find a little boring, I will try and find a bit more 'edge' in the next one,but as far as it goes I am quite pleased that I found all the little pieces to make it.....its nearly there.

Monday 25 February 2008

more type and numbers


I have been buying more stuff that really has no use except it makes me happy. I love the hand drawn numbers on these little enamel signs.
Ihave been looking at all the stuff I have in the drawers in my studio, trying to convince myself that one day I will use them, but I know I just like having them around.Some pieces will make it into my art,like the 27 in my previous post, sentimentally I saved these from my sons first house, but they are only ordinary numbers....aren't they?

Saturday 23 February 2008

Making some boxes


Making some boxes
Originally uploaded by paintistworks
cheap cheap box frames.....and I have the urge to fill them. I will do some of these for my open studio this year, they will be small and cheap enough to take away on a whim.
I don't know when I will have the open this year as the group open doesn't seem to be happening, so I will choose sometime in the summer when I wont mind sitting around the studio....

Wednesday 13 February 2008

ideas for new paintings


ideas for new paintings
Originally uploaded by paintistworks
the sun is shining and I feel more motivated to get in the studio and start painting again. I am returning to an old subject....the house/home.Its a subject I keep returning to, and I feel there is so much more I canget out of it.