Hi all, I'm working on a very interesting project at the moment- developing creative painting experiences to open people's minds and tap into their natural creative spirit which lies within all of us. Particularly good at unblocking people creatively and I am keen to apply my workshops in a technological environment. I would love to hear from anyone who would like some workshops in a computer- based environment- perhaps with programmers, or technology developers on the cutting edge. I know some work has been done in America in regards to left brain/ right brain activity and brain training often involves creative processes and lateral thinking strategies. I think my creative painting experiences are great for drawing out people's natural creativity in an unforced, open and fun way. People always end up laughing and covered in paint.
Please get in touch for one free taster session and see how it can boost the creativity of your team and increases productivity for any job which needs lateral thinking.
Sunday, 26 August 2012
Sunday, 18 March 2012
Monday, 12 March 2012
Silk screen processes
Serigraphy
Or otherwise known as the process of silk screening.
1. A cut stencil is attached to a silk screen of fine mesh which has been stretched on a wooden frame
2. Coloured printing ink is forced through the unmasked areas of the screen with a squeegee.
Putting a photograph onto a silk screen:
1. Photocopy the image in black and white onto acetate using a photocopier.
2. Select a pre-coated photo-emulsion silk screen (green)
3. Place the silk screen face down on top of the images in the large exposure machine.
4. Close the lid using the clips on top of the machine.
5. Press the vacuum button.
6. Press go button- wait for Infra red light to expose image onto the screen. Where it’s black on the image it won’t expose the screen (and therefore it will allow ink through to print).
7. Wash off the unexposed areas of the screen using the power spray over the sink- Do the inside first, do both sides.
8. Then when all areas have been washed away- put it mesh side up in the drying drawers.
Tuesday, 6 March 2012
Post 1st year MA Exhibition write up
Successful things we did for the exhibition | Any suggestions for improvement |
We worked well as a team | |
We kept our cool under pressure and negotiated well under difficult circumstances | |
“ full days to set up was good- 1 day to clean and paint and one day to hang the show | Involve everyone next time |
Things we could do differently next time | |
Make the shop more visible from the outside- possibly with a sandwich board on the pavement | |
Receipt book for sales | |
Proper contact and comments book | |
Coordinate everyone’s contact details for our group | |
Coordinate everyone’s contact lists for the invitations | |
Allow at least two weeks before the show to send out invitations | |
Make sure everyone is insured against theft/ loss/ or damage (free with a years subscription to Artists Newsletter) | |
Write and send out press releases to local press (check deadlines for the press ) | |
Build up the credibility of each artist for future references | |
Send out follow up press after the show and promotion on social network sites and to local press. |
Wednesday, 29 February 2012
AR6b (Annotated bibliography)
Annotated Bibliography:
The art of participation 1950 to now by Rudolf Friedling.
This book really introduced me to the ideas and philosophy of collaborative artwork. It had very insightful essays chapter 1 was particularly relevant to my research project. It also had essays by John Cage and Joseph Bueys which I found inspiring as an artist.
Song of the Earth by Mel Gooding and William Furlong
This book l;ooks at the work of land artists and has essays relating to their projects and practices.
Anthony Gormley (DVD recording)
I found this useful when designing my day in the woods event day as he also organised group participation to hand produce 'gorms'- small clay figures produced in 'Cloud' artwork.
This is Civilisation : save our souls (dvd recording0- looking at the work of famous art critic Ruskin.
This introduced me to the ideals of Ruskin and I particularly like his aesthetic belief that art can save the soul.
Installation and experimental printmaking/ by Alexia Tala.
This was a practical guide to printmaking processes which I had to research for my project, a good guide to printmaking.
Ego: the strange and wonderful world of self-portraits (dvd recording) directed by Sebastian Barfield.
I changed tack half way through my research project and decided to have a more people orientated project and so wanted to research the traditional role of self in the production of artwork.
Imagine art is child's play (dvd recording), directed by Mathew Springford.
-This dvd interviews artist such as Grayson Perry and Tracey Emin and their relationship to playfulness in the creative process when producing their own artwork, it also relates this to a project done in collaboration with agroup of school children in art workshops where they were asked to make a room recreation in ashoe box. These were exhibited alongside the artworks of Turner prize winning artists on the same theme.
Lucy + Jorge Orta pattern book: an introduction to collaborative practices/ edited by Paula Orrell.
This book had patterns of group costumes which were made to link a caterpillar train of people together which were made to different themes and the group performed wearing the costumes in differnt locations around the globe. An interesting look on what it means to collaborate creatively.
The Social Production of Art by Janet Woolf
This is a series of essays exploring all the different angles and meanings and effects of producing artwork in society, what it means to be an artist and the role of art within society and society's desires and reaction towards art old and new.
The art of participation 1950 to now by Rudolf Friedling.
This book really introduced me to the ideas and philosophy of collaborative artwork. It had very insightful essays chapter 1 was particularly relevant to my research project. It also had essays by John Cage and Joseph Bueys which I found inspiring as an artist.
Song of the Earth by Mel Gooding and William Furlong
This book l;ooks at the work of land artists and has essays relating to their projects and practices.
Anthony Gormley (DVD recording)
I found this useful when designing my day in the woods event day as he also organised group participation to hand produce 'gorms'- small clay figures produced in 'Cloud' artwork.
This is Civilisation : save our souls (dvd recording0- looking at the work of famous art critic Ruskin.
This introduced me to the ideals of Ruskin and I particularly like his aesthetic belief that art can save the soul.
Installation and experimental printmaking/ by Alexia Tala.
This was a practical guide to printmaking processes which I had to research for my project, a good guide to printmaking.
Ego: the strange and wonderful world of self-portraits (dvd recording) directed by Sebastian Barfield.
I changed tack half way through my research project and decided to have a more people orientated project and so wanted to research the traditional role of self in the production of artwork.
Imagine art is child's play (dvd recording), directed by Mathew Springford.
-This dvd interviews artist such as Grayson Perry and Tracey Emin and their relationship to playfulness in the creative process when producing their own artwork, it also relates this to a project done in collaboration with agroup of school children in art workshops where they were asked to make a room recreation in ashoe box. These were exhibited alongside the artworks of Turner prize winning artists on the same theme.
Lucy + Jorge Orta pattern book: an introduction to collaborative practices/ edited by Paula Orrell.
This book had patterns of group costumes which were made to link a caterpillar train of people together which were made to different themes and the group performed wearing the costumes in differnt locations around the globe. An interesting look on what it means to collaborate creatively.
The Social Production of Art by Janet Woolf
This is a series of essays exploring all the different angles and meanings and effects of producing artwork in society, what it means to be an artist and the role of art within society and society's desires and reaction towards art old and new.
Monday, 6 February 2012
AR5b (Contacts)
Contact List:
Name | Address | Tel: | email | Website |
Clive Adams | Centre for Contemporary Art and the Natural World, Haldon Forest Park, Exeter, EX6 7XR | 01392832277 | ||
Isobell Pearson at the Artmill | Artmill Gallery, 83 Hyde Park Rd, Plymouth, Pl3 4JN | 01752 255020 | ||
Paul and Ben Somerville | The Sommerville Gallery, Cornwall St, Plymouth | 01752221600 | ||
Sarah and Dylan McLees- Taylor | The Westcroft Gallery, Market St, Kingsand, Cornwall | 01752 823216 | ||
Rob Arnold Famers | Studio 4 Picture framing, Unit 4, Liskeard Business Park, Liskeard, Cornwall. | 01579348460 | ||
Art to Frame | 19 The Parade, Barbican Plymouth, Devon, PL1 2JN | 01752204069 | ||
Victoria Sewart Contemporary jewellery gallery | 39 Southside Street, The Barbican, Plymouth, PL1 2LE | 01752 220011 07779791317 | ||
Gary Haine | The Art Side 45 Mayflower st Plymouth Pl1 1QX | 01752 269499 | ||
Morley Contemporary Art | Morley Contemporary Art | 01503230995 | ||
Peninsula Arts | The University of Plymouth, PL48AA | 01752585050 | ||
Martin Bush | Martin Bush Gallery Brewhouse, Royal William Yard, Plymouth, PL1 3QQ | 07703231150 | ||
Debby Mason | Lake Cottage, The Old Wharf, Oreston, Plymouth, Devon. PL9 7PT | 01752 492927 07836292741 | ||
East Cornwall Society of Artists | East Cornwall Society of Artists, Ebenezer Gallery, The Coombes, Polperro, Pl13 2RQ | 01579383027 | ||
The Limekiln Gallery Ryan Rodgers | Limekiln gallery, Commercial rd Calstock Cornwall PL18 9QT | 01822834654 | ||
Katie Lake | Flameworks Creative Arts Facility, Plymouth | 01752559326 | ||
Pentillie Castle and Estate | Pentillie Castle and Estate, St Mellion Saltash PL12 6QD | 01579 350044 | ||
Teresa Wicksteed | ||||
Richard Barry | ||||
The The Kaya Gallery 'Norm' | 53 Southside Street City of Plymouth, Plymouth, Devon PL1 2LB | 01752 267 474 | ||
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