I ventured out into the studio last night to get started on 2010 proper. It wasn’t as cold as it has been so far in March so I only needed four layers of clothing but it felt good anyway to be back on the horse.
I’ve now got four paintings started and I’m excited about getting them moving though I feel I need to take it slow because I don’t want to rush. Either way I have to keep these under my hat for now, I’m taking part in a whole heap of shows and events from now until June so I guess it’ll be a case of less chat more action from me.
It feels like it has taken me ages (too long, infact) to get these available to the public but I’m pleased to announce the release of a limited edition giclee print run of Suitors. The prints are limited to 15 and printed on textured art paper – follow the link below for pricing and dimensions.
http://www.kimmings.co.uk/shop/item/18/Suitors%20-%20Print
The last two days have been pretty nice, almost balmy by recent standards. We’ve been looking through our seed packs and planning what will go where and even bought some temporary planters this year.
It’s also around this time, when the weather turns that I start to get a much stronger urge to create, like I’ve been hibernating or something all winter and my creative mind is now like “come on! Let’s get this show on the road!”
There is no better feeling than looking out the studio doors at blue skys and listening to the birds singing and seeing things grow, actually watching the plants progress.
Right now I have so many ideas that I guess many are slipping away due to the lack of opportunity to note them down.
I’m looking forward to the next six-eight months … It’s gonna be a doozie.
'trouble' available from Graffik London
'idol' available from Graffik London
So I broke my ‘duck’ for 2010 with these small canvases for the Grafik Warefare show at Graffik London this weekend (26-28 February).
Hope you like them. If you’re near Portobello Road this weekend go have a look. www.graffiklondon.co.uk
Thursday was Doodleplanet night at Telfords Warehouse in Chester. This time I joined forces with David Setter for a bit of tag-team doodling. The rules were simple… 30 minutes each and then hand over to your team member. It was good fun and meant that a) we both finished and b) we also had some time to socialise a little. Normally I find I spend the whole night transfixed in the artwork and hardly talk to anyone. Below is a shot of David at work. You can see more here.
Mash up at Doodleplanet
This evening is the start of a four day exhibition at Graffik London that I have been invited to take part in.
Tonight (Thursday) is viewing by invitation only but if you’re near Portobello Rd this weekend please go down and take a look.
http://www.graffiklondon.co.uk/
So today I thought I had a hospital appointment. But as it turns out it was yesterday and, like a dumb ass I missed it! So now I have to suck it up and call the said hospital to eat humble pie and be spoken to like a four year old. I guess that’s only fair.
On a better note I purchased something last night by an artist that I’ve had my eye on for a while. I’m not spilling the beans just yet, you’ll have to wait till it arrives – trust me it’s worth it.
Also today my two peices for the grafik warefare show at Graffik in London will be on their way.
I’m still miffed at my bad memory for letting me down!
Some amazing artwork from some amazing people – go down and check it out: http://www.ausecours.org
Crimson is on her way down to join the party.
I’m actually posting this from my iPhone – and it’s amazing.
I’ve been a busy bee since the New Year kicked in, unfortunately most of it on web projects which is as well considering the temperature has stayed aroung zero and I have no heating in the studio. I’m planning to get some mains electricity out there this year, either that or find some ‘real’ studio space as this year is going to be busy for me.
I have two upcoming shows for February which I’ll be giving more information on soon. Stay tuned and stay happy!
No, not me… I’m talking about my mate James Peel. He is a gun for hire when it comes to HTML, particulary good freelance front end HTML development and right now he’s available for hire.
Check out his blog/site for all things Design/ HTML.
