This afternoon I went over to Thornton for the re-opening of the South Square Centre. What an encouraging event that was! This community arts centre (with which I have been associated for around twenty years) is opening again after a year of closure for renovation. What a tremendous job they have made of it. The … Read more
It was my turn to invigilate the current group exhibition at the Unit 9 Gallery today. Spending five hours with an exhibition certainly gives you the opportunity to view it in a completely different way from that typical of one’s normal contact with a show. Certainly that was my experience. In addition to an appreciation … Read more
The most difficult aspect of the current pandemic, as far as I am concerned, is the fact that the idea of what might seem to be a reasonable objective is constantly retreating. At one time we are advised that by such-and-such a date it will be possible to (for example) eat in a restaurant, or … Read more
Today I decided to continue my attempts to explore different approaches to drawing. For a long time I have admired the bark of the large birch tree growing in our garden, and decided I would draw that, with its wonderful texture. So, after lunch I moved the garden table and a chair into position and … Read more