Unfortunately it has been very hard to have artists respond to my work. Due to their commitments. I have realised now that it is important to set some boundaries about the works such as a strict them or medium. This will help give a consistent body of work.
Another down side is my camera broken 3 weeks ago so I was unable to post more images of my artwork. It has been fixed and now I can't find my damn card. I have some more images to post.
So what now?....???
I will be trying to merge my 2 blogs together. I enjoyed using this blog as a base for my research. It gives me a place to store images of artists who inspire me and I am able to quickly refer to any I like. I am thinking of using "wordpress" as it seems to be able to order my finidings in a more user friendly experience. However I strongly recommend artists to use the internet and blogging as a way to store images. As I have noticed my journals use a lot of paper, mostly print out of artists and works of interest.
So stay tuned and who knows what will happen!!!...............
13 November 2008
23 October 2008
Latch hook art
I have been exploring artist who still utilise the crafting technique of latch hook. I am currently working on a rug and there is some great things out there.
Laura Splan's site has some great works. The prozac pills make for latch hook ruggs sew togetehr are very cool. Maybe I could look at some thing ,like this....
Laura Splan's site has some great works. The prozac pills make for latch hook ruggs sew togetehr are very cool. Maybe I could look at some thing ,like this....
17 October 2008
So far as an artist
In my first solo show I sold quite a few works. I was also approached my a man named Ede. He was a pom who was in oz for a short time and loved one of my works. I had a smaller study of this work at home so I sold that to him. I really get a kick out of knowing people enjoy my work. It has spurred me on to do further studies in my landscape paintings. I think I would like to take it larger and see how much emotion and detail I can get out of lines and fluid lines.
I "googled" this man who wanted my work so much and behold he is a neurologist or something of the type. I find it really interesting to find out what the people do or enjoy who buy my works. Yes it does let me know who my markets are but it makes me think a bit...this made me think about form and landscape how we are all part of nature and interact with it.
Here is a picture of the smaller one I sold....
.....however I felt really bad that I did not sign or personalise the piece for Ede. Maybe next time he is in oz or I am in the UK I can ammend that for him with a gift of a new piece. Oh an he has a site with some fantastic photography...I should be buying his works!
I "googled" this man who wanted my work so much and behold he is a neurologist or something of the type. I find it really interesting to find out what the people do or enjoy who buy my works. Yes it does let me know who my markets are but it makes me think a bit...this made me think about form and landscape how we are all part of nature and interact with it.
Here is a picture of the smaller one I sold....
.....however I felt really bad that I did not sign or personalise the piece for Ede. Maybe next time he is in oz or I am in the UK I can ammend that for him with a gift of a new piece. Oh an he has a site with some fantastic photography...I should be buying his works!
Collaborative Art
There are many collaborative artist and groups working on many projects all over the world.
I have been looking at what is about and what ones I could be getting involved in.
The list so far;
iSummit collaborative -Live Drawing project.
They have one MASSIVE piece of paper and everyone loads them selves up with crayons, textas and inks and jump into it.
Million Masterpiece
The plan/goal..."Get together one million ordinary people from all around the world, and get them to work on the picture together in the world's largest ever artistic collaboration. A collaboration where everyone is equal, where all outcomes are valid."
Collaborative Arts
Collabarts.org was established in December 2005 as a resource and platform for artists, theorists and art students setting out to offer a source of information, dissemination and discussion about collaborative art practice.
I have been looking at what is about and what ones I could be getting involved in.
The list so far;
iSummit collaborative -Live Drawing project.
They have one MASSIVE piece of paper and everyone loads them selves up with crayons, textas and inks and jump into it.
Million Masterpiece
The plan/goal..."Get together one million ordinary people from all around the world, and get them to work on the picture together in the world's largest ever artistic collaboration. A collaboration where everyone is equal, where all outcomes are valid."
Collaborative Arts
Collabarts.org was established in December 2005 as a resource and platform for artists, theorists and art students setting out to offer a source of information, dissemination and discussion about collaborative art practice.
14 October 2008
Email back from Elli
I emailed Elli with my response and this is was her initial response.....not a visual but a text response.
"neat,
wow i really like that drawing, it is similiar to how i see the the world so i cant wait to respond to it. i wish i had it in the flesh, its a sensory, and if it was up somewhere, it would always reveal another part of itself to me.
Yeh crazy times hey. Uni is a barrage of contrivity. addictive tho, so they say.
Really i got to see ur opening, awesome to have family support too. What a great bunch of folks. Sorry about the baking mess, it was a bit of a rampage at the end there, but awfully good fun. Gave me a fix of the old days so i can enjoy sydney a bit more again."
I liked the way in which she said "it would always reveal another part of itself to me."..... This interests me in the sense that I often wonder what she sees and what I see. But I guess that is just art? I like the clean lines that I have used and the small detail. I want to do another of this but I would like to try bringing in some paint and see what happens. I have noticed a lot of my works are leading away from my favourite medium I am not sure if I am deliberately doing this or it is a reaction to my immediate environment.
I have a space at home but it gets walked thru so much I have to meticulously pack everything up so I have noticed I am on small scale and using tidier stuff. I know I need to move house or just not care. We have a carport but in the 7mths we have been there the landlord has still not patched the roof. You know what....its all excuses...I need to jump into it and get some paint and slap it around......
Off to make a canvas!!
"neat,
wow i really like that drawing, it is similiar to how i see the the world so i cant wait to respond to it. i wish i had it in the flesh, its a sensory, and if it was up somewhere, it would always reveal another part of itself to me.
Yeh crazy times hey. Uni is a barrage of contrivity. addictive tho, so they say.
Really i got to see ur opening, awesome to have family support too. What a great bunch of folks. Sorry about the baking mess, it was a bit of a rampage at the end there, but awfully good fun. Gave me a fix of the old days so i can enjoy sydney a bit more again."
I liked the way in which she said "it would always reveal another part of itself to me."..... This interests me in the sense that I often wonder what she sees and what I see. But I guess that is just art? I like the clean lines that I have used and the small detail. I want to do another of this but I would like to try bringing in some paint and see what happens. I have noticed a lot of my works are leading away from my favourite medium I am not sure if I am deliberately doing this or it is a reaction to my immediate environment.
I have a space at home but it gets walked thru so much I have to meticulously pack everything up so I have noticed I am on small scale and using tidier stuff. I know I need to move house or just not care. We have a carport but in the 7mths we have been there the landlord has still not patched the roof. You know what....its all excuses...I need to jump into it and get some paint and slap it around......
Off to make a canvas!!
13 October 2008
08 October 2008
Cool jewellery designs
resin based jewellery and ideas....
I am looking at using some resin. I have just bought a kit and surfing for some ideas...I want tiny people trapped in my resin.....but what do I make the ppl out of??
I am looking at using some resin. I have just bought a kit and surfing for some ideas...I want tiny people trapped in my resin.....but what do I make the ppl out of??
resin work
oh and i just order a resin kit too......something new to work with......I would like to trap tiny ppl in resin, maybe as wearables, instead of bugs....
opening eve
I find myself putting everything else on hold due to my show. I know its silly but I do. I have uni work banked up and my other 'money' work banked up all because of this show.....although I have had limited time. I had an uncle pass away 2 weeks ago and my great uncle passed away yesterday, not good. But family comes first and thanks to them this show wouldn't be possible...I am developing a little stress headache too....anyway I am working on something great for elli, its a good response....it is the 3rd one and this one I am sticking with!
So by friday I will have a new post in relation to the project......!!! YAH!
So by friday I will have a new post in relation to the project......!!! YAH!
01 October 2008
29 September 2008
Some words from Marcel Wanders
I have found this great artist/designer Marcel Wanders. And he has a huge range of furniture and designs, but amongst it is some words he has written which i think all artists (or any one really) can relate to and it starts like this, " remember my first design years in the early 80's.
I was studying design, totally enthusiastic and ready to change the world!......"
He designs furniture and living spaces....
18 September 2008
Diabetes
I just noticed I put one post about diabetes up here and Google Ads go nuts...If you want info on my diabetes etc go to my "Other Other Blog"....
Cheers,
XX
Cheers,
XX
Stalking Cousin Kim to Join the Chat
ATT: KIM "i ain't got no email" LAIRD
Hi Kim,
I hope this finds you and Clayton happy and healthy. It seems weird to have to send and email to be passed on. I still can't believe you don't do email.
Anyway this project I am working on stems from a uni assignment I have this semester but I feel the need to take it a step further.
It is called a "Conversation of Images". Its basically what I outlined in the SMS I sent you. I have created an image and emailed it to elli and then she made a response and emailed it back. I am going to respond to hers shortly. I don't try and explain my work to her and she doesn't try to explain hers to me. All the information about the piece I need is dimensions and what was used to create it. This is because I am posting the works on my blog as we go along. http://neatcraw.blogspot.com.au, take a look if you dare to go all crazy and stuff.
These works are being put into a proposal to have a show her at Newcastle. Not a large fancy shmancy gallery but one that is well connected and not too costly. I would also need/love an artist CV aswell so I can try and get us a grant to exhibit. This grant would be for show invites (printing, as I would make them print ready and wouldn't need a graphic design to do so) and then gallery hire fee. Podspace (gallery I have in mind for exhibit) is $400 for the 3 week period. Then we need to get a fee posters and also provide wine and nibbles. The Podspace iss exactly that.....a space. Its a long room and good for about 4-5 A1 works each side. (So it would be culling of the works or maybe busting to cover the space). Also need to print a pricing list too and I think podspace takes 20%?????
Anyway I would need a CV of some sort and images of your previous works....yes u can send me hard copies!
I have attached images of Ellie's and I's initial work.....perhaps respond to both.....3 way chat could be interesting!
Also the exhibition would have a laptop and projector set up and the blog open so ppl can respond about our works on there......should be sweet.....I can help you with pricing too.....
Anyway here is my postal address if you have a problem sending digital images....
1/31 kempster road
merewether, 2291
and attached here is my work and ellies, mine is the black and pink square one......
I have also CC'd elli on this email and this will be posted on my blog..
Hi Kim,
I hope this finds you and Clayton happy and healthy. It seems weird to have to send and email to be passed on. I still can't believe you don't do email.
Anyway this project I am working on stems from a uni assignment I have this semester but I feel the need to take it a step further.
It is called a "Conversation of Images". Its basically what I outlined in the SMS I sent you. I have created an image and emailed it to elli and then she made a response and emailed it back. I am going to respond to hers shortly. I don't try and explain my work to her and she doesn't try to explain hers to me. All the information about the piece I need is dimensions and what was used to create it. This is because I am posting the works on my blog as we go along. http://neatcraw.blogspot.com.au, take a look if you dare to go all crazy and stuff.
These works are being put into a proposal to have a show her at Newcastle. Not a large fancy shmancy gallery but one that is well connected and not too costly. I would also need/love an artist CV aswell so I can try and get us a grant to exhibit. This grant would be for show invites (printing, as I would make them print ready and wouldn't need a graphic design to do so) and then gallery hire fee. Podspace (gallery I have in mind for exhibit) is $400 for the 3 week period. Then we need to get a fee posters and also provide wine and nibbles. The Podspace iss exactly that.....a space. Its a long room and good for about 4-5 A1 works each side. (So it would be culling of the works or maybe busting to cover the space). Also need to print a pricing list too and I think podspace takes 20%?????
Anyway I would need a CV of some sort and images of your previous works....yes u can send me hard copies!
I have attached images of Ellie's and I's initial work.....perhaps respond to both.....3 way chat could be interesting!
Also the exhibition would have a laptop and projector set up and the blog open so ppl can respond about our works on there......should be sweet.....I can help you with pricing too.....
Anyway here is my postal address if you have a problem sending digital images....
1/31 kempster road
merewether, 2291
and attached here is my work and ellies, mine is the black and pink square one......
I have also CC'd elli on this email and this will be posted on my blog..
16 September 2008
Walk for a Cure
Hello everyone,
This year, I'll be taking part in JDRF's Walk to Cure Diabetes, an event that raises money to find a cure for type 1 diabetes.
I have Type 1 diabetes, so I know first hand how difficult it can be to manage and how important finding a cure is.
The walk is at The Foreshore in Newcastle on the 19th October, 2008.
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic, life-threatening illness that affects over 140,000 Australians and millions of people world-wide. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that is not caused by diet or lifestyle and often occurs in children. An individual with type 1 diabetes needs up to six insulin injections every day, just to stay alive, as well as multiple finger prick blood sugar tests. People don’t grow out of type 1 diabetes and they are at risk of developing long-term life threatening complications.
JDRF is the world's leading non-profit contributor to type 1 diabetes research and the only charity dedicated solely to finding a cure through the support of medical research.
That's why I am walking – to help find a cure. All donations, regardless of amount, will bring us closer to a cure. When you donate a receipt will be automatically generated.
Many thanks for your support.11 September 2008
The Art Extremist
Interesting content on this blog...it has a bit on brain experiments and double imagery...here's my favourite.
Double Picture Illusion
Look carefuly at this picture, what do you see?After you make your decision, scroll down for an explanation.
You saw a couple in an intimate love position, right?
Interestingly, research has shown that young children cannot identify the intimate couple because they do not have prior memory associated with such a scenario.
What they will see, however, is nine (small & black) dolphins in the picture!
So, I guess we've already proven you're not a young innocent child. Now, if it's hard for you to find the dolphins within 6 seconds, your mind is SO corrupted that you probably need help!
OK, here's help: look at the space between her right arm and her head, the tail is on her neck, follow it up. Look at her left hip, follow the shaded part down, it's another one, and on his shoulder..
BEASTS
I am looking at drawing that covey the style in which I will be making my response with. I have noticed the style is used for a lot of fantasy works...but its great how these works and the community behind support the works and artists.......
My response
I have started on a response too. But its getting scrapped and I will create a new one. I am going to map it out in my journal tonight...I will be using felt tip pen on watercolour paper and copic markers. i know this will bleed on the paper but thats the goal.....I think?
Detail of ellies
"Is made from brown card, texta, graphite, glue, magazine and rice paper is 40 x 27cm in size, her mouth is sewn with red string" - Ellie Hanlon
Ellie's response
I have had this for a good week or more. Sorry I haven't posted it sooner! let me know your thoughts.
07 September 2008
sleep enhancing tech bed
and this in what a sleep deprived person should have...
i am sure every student in the world can afford one and the space to keep it too...
i am sure every student in the world can afford one and the space to keep it too...
frustration
OK so it Saturday night.....
and i have been doing uni work all night and i did it last night!
trying to stay a float with uni, work and health...BUGGER!!!!
I have been doing lino prints for another assessment and i am awful!
I have jpegs from elli i just got and will post tomorrow as it is 2am and i am exhausted!
I have been working on response for her but i feel like i am not with it! I end up creating some thats awful! bad composition, bad palette the lot!!!! so i will try again tomorrow. I have a tutorial seminar on Thursday and that is stealing my attention...why do i get so nervous!
Do u ever get the feeling that u are out of u'r depth and when u talk in front of u'r peers u will say something wrong? even tho u are talking about art and u'r opinion? opinions aren't wrong thats why they are opinions! I have to make sure I have an answer for any random questions...i don't want to respond with "thats just the way it is" or a tradiotional farmers opinion with "thats what my dad did and his dad did thats why i am cutting down all the trees putting dams in where they suit me and not catchment areas and selling my produce to overseas"...anywayi am tried and raving!! this is a blog not a personal diary.........zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz (this pic is what google offered me when i typed in "asleep stressed study art" its a map to a loving relationship....WTF?
and i have been doing uni work all night and i did it last night!
trying to stay a float with uni, work and health...BUGGER!!!!
I have been doing lino prints for another assessment and i am awful!
I have jpegs from elli i just got and will post tomorrow as it is 2am and i am exhausted!
I have been working on response for her but i feel like i am not with it! I end up creating some thats awful! bad composition, bad palette the lot!!!! so i will try again tomorrow. I have a tutorial seminar on Thursday and that is stealing my attention...why do i get so nervous!
Do u ever get the feeling that u are out of u'r depth and when u talk in front of u'r peers u will say something wrong? even tho u are talking about art and u'r opinion? opinions aren't wrong thats why they are opinions! I have to make sure I have an answer for any random questions...i don't want to respond with "thats just the way it is" or a tradiotional farmers opinion with "thats what my dad did and his dad did thats why i am cutting down all the trees putting dams in where they suit me and not catchment areas and selling my produce to overseas"...anywayi am tried and raving!! this is a blog not a personal diary.........zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz (this pic is what google offered me when i typed in "asleep stressed study art" its a map to a loving relationship....WTF?
06 September 2008
another ad blog
Here is another blog based on ads. I am guessing it is created by an Art Director at some Agency.....even though I rebel now against Ad Agencies and their folk this is a pretty great collection.
05 September 2008
Ultimate SELF PROMOTION
here is a great way to self promote...plaster your name on tv in an ad.
Chris Burton bought numerous time on numerous tv channels and created an ad with the most famous and recognizable artists ang then stuck his name in their too.......artists training society...nice.....!!!!
Chris Burton bought numerous time on numerous tv channels and created an ad with the most famous and recognizable artists ang then stuck his name in their too.......artists training society...nice.....!!!!
"New Art" blog site
I am looking at how art is a commodity. It is created to achieve fame, etc. I stumbled upon this blog New Art and it is create. I has loads of different sections depending on what your interest is. I was looking at the commercial feed and for anyone that is interested in the way the art and advertising work together or should I say against each other...its a great little read....
03 September 2008
Wall Stickers
Ok I have been looking for someone to make my tennis stickers but I can across these wall stickers by Wall Graphics? Wondering if I get these for home....???
Vintage Poetry
This blog is great too. Its Vintage Home and all about vintage stuff and imagery. And turning that stuff into cool stuff and art.....reminds me to John Turier works I saw yesterday.
Jewellery Blog
A Harvest of Love - is a blog to check out with its creative stuff. I know that sounds vague but I'm at work and in a hurry!
02 September 2008
John Turier is cool
I saw John Turier's work for the first time at the Newcastle Regional Gallery. I love it. The way shapes and patterns are created, not only with the object but the light aswell. I love the use of little found objects such as plastic farm yard animals. I just felt at home amongst his work. I truly felt like I need to have some of his work I want to stare at it all day. To me it means everything but nothing. Its meaningful but just nice to look at.
Un-inspired artist
Trying to give elli a response and i feel totally un-inspired. I still don't have jpegs to share. I haven't been well and working a lot is making all my creative energy zapped from my body.......plus I have no time or I am recovering from yet another hypo!!!!!! GRRR!!!
Right first thing is...find soemthing online that will help me extract the dam images from the word doc!!!!
Right first thing is...find soemthing online that will help me extract the dam images from the word doc!!!!
01 September 2008
Hart and Heim - great design
Great design ideas on the Hart and Heim site. It is a gift ware site but the ideas such as simple pillow case writing and little picks on glasses are awesome. I want ALMOST everything on this site.....!! I will do a bit of Christmas shopping on this one.
Phototasm
Budding photographers are always creating conversations through imagery.
here is a new site, Phototasm, which i found through the GAWKER site. It suggests a theme and anyone can posts responses on the website, a response as an image, this one is summer and some people are posting up images that show what summer means to them. Its great worth a look and worth getting involved in.
(I added my tennis court image too)
Gawkers
Just a note to self to look at this site GAWKER ARTISTS and post up a profile.......
self promotion is important and should be a priority too.
self promotion is important and should be a priority too.
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