Every year at about this time I have to plan the programme of possible exhibitions for the coming year. For some reasons lost in the mists of history deadlines seem to cluster in March and April. It is never possible, of course, to enter every exhibition which looks as if it might be interesting, where … Read more
I decided to take seriously my annoyance expressed in the last post, and I contacted the Pastel Society. They will be looking into it. I am amazed constantly by the relative lack of interest in and respect for pastels as a medium. Certainly I don’t work only in this medium, but I have to say … Read more
I have just been asked to complete a survey relating to my activity as an artist. It was run by a reputable national (perhaps international) network. Among the questions to which I was asked to respond was one relating to the media in which I work. To my astonishment pastels were not included at all. … Read more