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Annabeth Orton has been running a group of artists and craft workers for several months. We meet monthly at MadLab in Manchester and would like to encourage others to join us. There are no fees of any sort nor is there any criterion for joining. We talk about our areas of work and receive back encouragement and suggestions for taking it forward. Annabeth writes up the proceedings on her Glittermouse website and you can get a feel for what the meetings are like by clicking on the following link:
http://www.glittermouse.co.uk/critblog.html
The next 5 group meetings will be held on the following dates:
23rd May
27th June
25th July
22nd August
26th September
They are all Wednesdays and we will meet at 7pm at MadLab.
If you plan to attend or would like further information send an email to Annabeth: mouse@glittermouse.co.uk
Back in 1990 Rosemary and I met Angela Diggle at an open air craft fair in Whaley Bridge. Angela persuaded us to go along to her art classes the following autumn and we attended these regularly for several years. Angela taught me all about watercolour and mixed media techniques and all of my output in these genres has derived from her influences. We both liked her own work and acquired a number of her paintings.
Angela moved down to St Ives in Cornwall and still paints and teaches in the artists community there. If you would like to make contact with her she can be reached on: AngelaDiggle@btinternet.com
Rosemary and I have been collectors of the work of these two artists for over twenty years. During this time they have worked in many media always prefering to use recycled materials wherever possible. This has included handmade paper, wire, wood, found ephemera and glass. They are now recognised as leading developers of fused glass art.
For the past six years they have owned their own gallery in Chorlton at 40 Beech Road. The Gallery has expanded through this period and now includes two main galleries, the shed where prints are displayed and courses are held, and an extrordinary urban garden. Next door Fiona’s son Jack Lloyd has his own framing and print business.
The following are just a few examples of their prodigious output. You can see more of their work and various activities at:
http://www.40beechroad.co.uk/
or even better pop along to the gallery and give yourself a real treat!
Posted February 10th, 2012. Add a comment
I have been working with Estelle Smith this year on producing my own range of sharpart stamps featuring my line drawings of female heads. I featured these in a sharpart news blog in August. This activity is, however, a new one for Estelle who has developed her own range of stamps over a number of years. They are normally based on vintage photographs often with a hint of humour. I have collected and enjoyed many 0f them over the years incorporating them into my art journals. She trades as the Stampsmith.
Particular favourites of mine are the two images of Serena, see below:
The images are taken from photographs and so should be used with well inked stamp pads and imprinted on shiny paper for best results. This next one is Maxine:
This one is entitled Bling:
And finally this is Coffee Gal:
Go to Estelle’s website www.stampsmith.net to see all of these images and many more. You will also see a selection of art works incorporating the stamps.
If you want to buy any of the unmounted rubber images from Estelle but do not fancy mounting them yourself get in touch with me and we can work something out.
I can be contacted on any of the media below:
james sharp
broad lee house
combs
high peak
sk23 9xa
01298 70237
tiksha@btinternet.com
Posted September 26th, 2011. Add a comment
The producers of rubber stamps are some of the unsung heroes in the alternative art world. I don’t mean the type that are massed produced and sold in Michaels in the USA or Hobbycraft in the UK but rather the specialist suppliers who create their own unique designs and sell them privately, usually as unmounted rubber.
Robin Pagliasotti is one such supplier. She trades as Ma Vinci and I have been buying alphabets, numbers and her quirky Mona Lisa images for several years.
When I was tempted recently by her sale bin into another purchase she kindly offered to sponsor my Fall (Autumn) Art Journaling classes by supplying several sets of rubber for the participants to practise with. I have been busy mounting these so that they are ready for use.
The following is an example of a full sheet of unmounted rubber featuring her trademark Mona Lisa designs.
Her website is well worth a visit and has many pages of stamps that cannot be purchased anywhere else. If you don’t fancy mounting the rubber yourself then contact me and we can work something out. Her website is:
www.mavinci.net
I can be contacted on any of the media below:
james sharp
broad lee house
combs
high peak
sk23 9xa
01298 70237
tiksha@btinternet.com
Posted September 22nd, 2011. Add a comment
We started collecting works by Corneille in the late nineties. Cats feature regulary in his art which was a natural draw but his strong use of juxtaposed colour was an additional appeal. I am not aware of a website dedicated to his art but there is plenty available to view on the web. Here are a few examples of his work:
Lynne Perrella’s book “Artist’s Journals and Sketchbooks” has been the greatest influence over my art in recent years. It covers a huge range of techniques and every page is inspirational. I take it with me whenever I go on a long train journey to get new ideas and lubricate the creative juices. Her website shows a large range of her work and I recommend regular visits to inspire your journaling and other artistic endeavours:/www.lkperrella.com
Here are some examples of her collage artwork:
Those of you who have attended any of my courses will have heard me speak of my admiration for the work of Teesha Moore and the influence she has had on my peronal art journaling style. Her website is a riot of colour and is a great source of inspiration in itself. I strongly recommend a visit: www.teeshamoore.com
Here are some examples of her work:
One of our favourite artists in Chicago is Anne Leuck Feldhaus who specialises in Urban Pop Art and Pet Portraits. We have collected her work for ten years and following the tragic, unexpected loss of Herc last year we commissioned her to produce a portrait of him. We are very pleased with the outcome:
In Anne’s shop and studio:
Anne Leuck Feldhaus with Rosemary:
Anne has a colourful and interesting website: www.annesart.com
Rosemary and I have been collecting the works of Inge Clayton since 1990 and so it was an enormous shock to hear of her premature death in 2010. Her website is still live and there is a link to a video of her painting and also a downloadable monograph of her work. The website is well worth a visit: www.ingeclayton.co.uk
I commisioned the following portrait to celebrate a special birthday in 2008:
