Stand There and Look Moody

Monoprinted phrases and captions. I'm getting to grips with that board now...

xox

"Oh Baby"

This is a suggestive series completed a couple of years ago.

I love a nice innuendo.

xox

Brace Yourselves

I've had a week off of work and have managed to sort through all my recent work, with the view to somehow taking it one step further.

I have something lined up... We'll see. 

But for now, here are some series' of work:

... enjoy!

xox

Dear Diary.

Because, apparently, my posts sound like a diary. This one will be lacking in words. 

Just like I am lacking in motivation.

Help.

Working on being 'good at sketchbooking'. Its going okay.

How are all of you out there? 

xox

Tentacles

Stockpiling. It's nice bringing all your work together. More has been added since. 

Someone very wise and pretty advised me to make a portfolio. That's what I'm working for at the moment. Its good to have something to aim for.

xox

Romance On Tap

The beginnings of an idea for a series. Romance on Tap is a possible title. 

You may also notice that lips are a recurring theme. Don't think I want to analyse why.

I did not sleep well last night so I feel completely drained. I'm off to paint. 

Happy Monday!

xox

It All Amounts To This

Hello!

I haven't done as much as I would like this week. A work/life balance is difficult to get down. So I've only been able to do a few wordy monoprints, and photograph some work in some frames. Such as this:

I need to remember how to use a sketchbook, as keeping one up is one of my new year's resolutions and there is definitely an art to it that you can lose after months of not doing it. 

Have a lovely week!

xox

He's Very Particular

So, I've spent most of all today scanning. Here is a selection... 

Have a lovely week

xox

Shameful!

Here are the pictures from my final Degree Show! Can't believe that I made it! And managed to get a First in the process - I'm very proud. Here are my efforts:

Well, what do you think?...

xox

A Mess of Galactic Proportions

It's the last week of my degree this week. My assessment is next Tuesday and then the Degree Shows open on the 10th of June! I'm not feeling as terrified as I know I should because it really hasn't sunk in yet... I just feel a bit excited about the adventure! I'm prepared for that excitment to be swiped from my grasp by reality any time soon now.

Now, I haven't posted you up much work recently have I? The reason being that I decided I'd like for it to remain a surprise until the show opens!

But, I'll let you in on the mess of sorting out the studios if you like?

It's getting slightly less hectic in this place by the minute, thankfully. Can't wait to see everyone's work up and running! Right, it's time for me to go home now. I've got so much to do - I've given up any hope of the chance of sleep for the next seven days!

xox

Not Just Anybody.

The costume that I'm currently working on is based around the idea of exhibitionism. And so, I've focussed on underwear and 'reveal' without focussing on the body at all - the body is absent but it is what the clothes suggest that is present... But I'm not really sure how it's all going. I, personally like it very much. But I'd like to know what this piece says to you (so far anyway):

I've printed this paper with cellulose transfers of monoprints and felt tip pen drawings of underwear, and I'm planning on making a trench coat with it - I have a fair few meters of it so I've got enough. I think it'll be really good to make something that has sleeves so that I can add some personality and gestures in to the costume.

I've also been working on making the underwear to go under the coat. What I've been working on is really bright and colourful - reflective of the circus. I thought that this was a really good connection to exhibitionism as that is basically what the circus is!

And what I've made is this:

Obviously I still have a fair bit to do on it yet. I like how outrageous and colourful it is. I'm considering adding text to the paper I've printed, and cellulose transfers to the circles.

What do you think so far? Any feedback would be really nice - thank you

xox