Art as hard work – John Allcock

I can’t summon the energy to paint!

28/05/202502/02/2024 by John

I never thought I would find myself in that condition, but that is what I said to myself today. Yesterday night I spent as a member of the voluntary staff at a temporary shelter for the homeless, run throughout the winter by local churches in Bradford.* For several months each year churches in Bradford provide … Read more

A break from art

09/01/202523/11/2020 by John

It does seem very odd to be saying so, but it is quite a nice change to take a break from art. The reason, as people who are not artists will probably find surprising, is that art is actually quite hard work. I might have said this before but it is worth repeating. I am … Read more