I decided that this year I would enter work again for the Sheffield Open exhibition. After my “art retreat” earlier in the year I have a small collection of pictures which are likely to attract local interest on yjat region. In keeping with my usual practice I have photographed all my work, for reference purposes, … Read more
A few days ago I mentioned my efforts too put forward my name as a participant in a group of open competitions for artists. So far so good! Of the five opportunities I identified I have applied for two. In the next few days I will send off another one, and I will need to … Read more
During my childhood, in the immediate post-war years, “Holiday Camps” used to provide cheap holidays for the working class. They were somewhat regimented affairs, very much with an emphasis on communal activities, and the accommodation was fairly basic, usually in timber huts dignified by the name of “chalets”. There were regular forms of collective entertainment … Read more