A long time has elapsed since I last posted on this blog. The reasons for this have been complicated and tedious, including some technical problems, but also issues with my health. A gigantic diversion has been our decision to move house. Although we have not yet made the move the psychological and physical distraction entailed … Read more
I have become convinced that the primary reason for my inability to engage with art, over recent weeks, is the prospect of our moving house. An enormous amount of my time has been diverted into activities such as ensuring the that garden is presentable, and disposing of things we no longer need, and would not … Read more
In a recent blog I commented upon the extent to which the careers of many artists depend upon their being able to draw upon other sources of financial support going beyond the sale of their work. Reflecting upon this since then I have become aware of the need to tell another part of that story. … Read more
I know it had to happen sooner or later, but things have come crashing to a standstill. The past two months have been very creative and productive in a variety of ways, but suddenly I’ve run out of steam. Because of the current isolation requirements (although these are gradually being relaxed) it isn’t feasible to … Read more