art retreats

Does the trick always work?

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In the past I have found it very effective, when I have been seriously stuck in the attempt to create new work, to go away for several days on what I have come to call an “art retreat”. These involve my renting a small cottage somewhere in a relatively remote rural area, and staying there … Read more

Will I ever get back to base?

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I am becoming increasingly frustrated by the succession of diversions which keep me away from painting. Some of these are my own fault, such as any reckless agreement to repair a set of benches in the neighbouring church yard. Others are events over which I have no control whatsoever, such as the sudden death of … Read more