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For no particular reason other than other things to do.
Id rather write if i have free time,but barely do any of that either.
I do miss the chance to be creative,its very peaceful state to be in.
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"I have tried to keep up with the creative side of my psyche, but its hard work. I do not paint as much as i used too, but i have started writing again and looking to get the second book finished. My music writing is on hold, just not loaded the programs up as yet since switching to Windows 10. Art is always important, balances out the logical side of life, although fab helps there too. " Writing and music are fantastic. I’m particularly interested in knowing if people take the time to draw/paint/print/sketch/sculpt anymore.  | |||
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"I work with 4 year olds so spend my days wristdeep in poster paints or playdoh. Art is HUGELY important. It allows children and adults the freedom of expression where sometimes the words just are not there or enough. " Sounds fun!! Do you do any art for you?  | |||
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"I have tried to keep up with the creative side of my psyche, but its hard work. I do not paint as much as i used too, but i have started writing again and looking to get the second book finished. My music writing is on hold, just not loaded the programs up as yet since switching to Windows 10. Art is always important, balances out the logical side of life, although fab helps there too. Writing and music are fantastic. I’m particularly interested in knowing if people take the time to draw/paint/print/sketch/sculpt anymore. "PP does. He’s really talented. | |||
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"I have barely drawn since I got two a grade gcse's over 25 yrs ago
For no particular reason other than other things to do.
Id rather write if i have free time,but barely do any of that either.
I do miss the chance to be creative,its very peaceful state to be in.
"I recall you saying you wanted to find the time (or motivation) to write. I know what you mean re finding time, the zen art tiles are good for getting back into art in small snippets of time. | |||
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"I can’t draw for shit
Although I can work my way around a set of drums rather aggressively "Art is subjective, I really believe it’s just a muscle that needs flexing. Talking of muscles, I can imagine your arm muscles are rather good with all the drumming! | |||
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"I'm not an artist, but I know where to draw the line "Rolls eyes! I’ll give you that one seeing as it’s your birthday!! How was the steak? | |||
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"I like to draw (i’m rubbish though!!). I had stopped as since having my depression and the kids i find it hard to sit and concentrate for long, however i am just catching up with with the Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year series i’d recorded, and it’s sparked my interest again! My two youngsters like to draw, their imagination knows no bounds, they give me drawings and then tell me a story they’ve based around their picture. I love it! " Zen art tiles got me back into finding time and not feeling overwhelmed with concentrating. Doodling on them. Then I got my sketchbooks back out and went from there... Go on! Be inspired and inspiring! | |||
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"I like to draw (i’m rubbish though!!). I had stopped as since having my depression and the kids i find it hard to sit and concentrate for long, however i am just catching up with with the Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year series i’d recorded, and it’s sparked my interest again! My two youngsters like to draw, their imagination knows no bounds, they give me drawings and then tell me a story they’ve based around their picture. I love it! Zen art tiles got me back into finding time and not feeling overwhelmed with concentrating. Doodling on them. Then I got my sketchbooks back out and went from there... Go on! Be inspired and inspiring!" Just Googled them, they look great! | |||
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"I can’t draw for shit
Although I can work my way around a set of drums rather aggressively
Art is subjective, I really believe it’s just a muscle that needs flexing. Talking of muscles, I can imagine your arm muscles are rather good with all the drumming! "It’s all in the calf muscles
I play super aggressively with huge emphasis on double bass, so both feet doing a whole lot of work on the pedals.
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"I was told I was no good at art at an early age so naturally introjected that belief. However I rethought that in my early 30s and did some watercolours that are actually in a bound book that sits in a University library. I haven’t practised it enough since to become anywhere near what I’d call proficient. I express my creative side more through music and my work." Oooh that’s a bit of kudos! Any plans to do more? Or do you visit any art galleries etc? | |||
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"I have tried to keep up with the creative side of my psyche, but its hard work. I do not paint as much as i used too, but i have started writing again and looking to get the second book finished. My music writing is on hold, just not loaded the programs up as yet since switching to Windows 10. Art is always important, balances out the logical side of life, although fab helps there too. Writing and music are fantastic. I’m particularly interested in knowing if people take the time to draw/paint/print/sketch/sculpt anymore.
PP does. He’s really talented."He was halfway through painting me!! | |||
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"I cross stitch. Make my own designs, so whilst it's a rigid art form, it does have a creative side. I'm also practising writing. I used to love making up stories, but lost the art as I grew older. So I'm starting with some basic concepts and working my way up." Oh lovely! And I’m a big advocate for writing, I’m just particularly interested in whether people are actually creating any “art” currently, so yes, the fact you’re working to your own designs is awesome! | |||
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"I am a greetings card artist - yep, I am one of the twisted individuals who paint the fluffy animals etc on your birthday cards It’s certainly not the most respected of art forms but is nonetheless fun "My sister is an artist and did a stint at Hallmark eons ago! Nowt wrong with that, do you create for pleasure beyond your job too? | |||
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"I like to draw (i’m rubbish though!!). I had stopped as since having my depression and the kids i find it hard to sit and concentrate for long, however i am just catching up with with the Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year series i’d recorded, and it’s sparked my interest again! My two youngsters like to draw, their imagination knows no bounds, they give me drawings and then tell me a story they’ve based around their picture. I love it! Zen art tiles got me back into finding time and not feeling overwhelmed with concentrating. Doodling on them. Then I got my sketchbooks back out and went from there... Go on! Be inspired and inspiring! Just Googled them, they look great! "Really good for having a very small little space and less pressure if you’re unhappy with it and you can leave them in places where you can just pick up and have a go when you have ten minutes. Gel-pens work well on them. | |||
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"“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up” — Pablo Picasso I’m getting excited about the upcoming Picasso exhibition at the Tate Modern! https://youtu.be/2iiItRfbCNU Do you make a conscious effort to remain an artist as an adult? What activities do you do, or do you want to do - whether it be creator or consumer of art? Do you think art is important? " Yeah the Picasso exhibition should be amazing! I make a conscious effort to keep working as an artist no matter what because it's what I love. I just make sure it's in the areas that I care about most so I stay motivated. I also try to make sure I stay up to date in my specialist area so new kit, resources and techniques help keep me interested. In my line of work I have to be enthusiastic about art. This is not a problem because I whole heartedly believe it is the voice of people and defines culture. It's our expression at its most raw and beautiful. Without it, we are cold lifeless robots | |||
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"I was told I was no good at art at an early age so naturally introjected that belief. However I rethought that in my early 30s and did some watercolours that are actually in a bound book that sits in a University library. I haven’t practised it enough since to become anywhere near what I’d call proficient. I express my creative side more through music and my work. Oooh that’s a bit of kudos! Any plans to do more? Or do you visit any art galleries etc?" No plans as such but if the mood takes me I might do it. I’m more likely to do it with a purpose rather than as pure escapism. Rehearsing and gigging with the band is going to take up a fair bit of that discretionary time. I have been to a few art galleries over the years and the new Tate in Liverpool is on my to do list, but music always seems to take precedence in my life over art. So I’m much more likely to go and listen to live music than visit an art gallery. | |||
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"I can’t draw for shit
Although I can work my way around a set of drums rather aggressively
Art is subjective, I really believe it’s just a muscle that needs flexing. Talking of muscles, I can imagine your arm muscles are rather good with all the drumming!
It’s all in the calf muscles
I play super aggressively with huge emphasis on double bass, so both feet doing a whole lot of work on the pedals.
Kinda wish I could draw, even my handwriting is awful "You see I’d never thought of that! Makes sense when you say it! Just have a doodle. Mark-making is a good way to start if you’re not sure you’re any good, you don’t have to draw something and replicate a real thing. Mark-making is just doodling patterns or playing around with shapes or “marks” on paper. A small piece of paper and fill it with patterns and that’s a great way to get the inspiration going. Everyone can do art, it’s completely accessible. It really isn’t just about painting something so it looks exactly like the real thing - that’s often quite boring, in my opinion! | |||
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"I am a greetings card artist - yep, I am one of the twisted individuals who paint the fluffy animals etc on your birthday cards It’s certainly not the most respected of art forms but is nonetheless fun
My sister is an artist and did a stint at Hallmark eons ago! Nowt wrong with that, do you create for pleasure beyond your job too?"Sadly not now admittedly although I certainly used to; Landscapes and natural scenes mainly | |||
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"“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up” — Pablo Picasso I’m getting excited about the upcoming Picasso exhibition at the Tate Modern! https://youtu.be/2iiItRfbCNU Do you make a conscious effort to remain an artist as an adult? What activities do you do, or do you want to do - whether it be creator or consumer of art? Do you think art is important? Yeah the Picasso exhibition should be amazing! I make a conscious effort to keep working as an artist no matter what because it's what I love. I just make sure it's in the areas that I care about most so I stay motivated. I also try to make sure I stay up to date in my specialist area so new kit, resources and techniques help keep me interested. In my line of work I have to be enthusiastic about art. This is not a problem because I whole heartedly believe it is the voice of people and defines culture. It's our expression at its most raw and beautiful. Without it, we are cold lifeless robots " What art do you do? | |||
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"I have tried to keep up with the creative side of my psyche, but its hard work. I do not paint as much as i used too, but i have started writing again and looking to get the second book finished. My music writing is on hold, just not loaded the programs up as yet since switching to Windows 10. Art is always important, balances out the logical side of life, although fab helps there too. Writing and music are fantastic. I’m particularly interested in knowing if people take the time to draw/paint/print/sketch/sculpt anymore.
PP does. He’s really talented.
He was halfway through painting me!!"oooh is he still working on it? | |||
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"I can't draw or paint for toffee; there's a disconnect between my brain and my hand where I can visualise things but lack the skills or physical ability to materialise them. I can and regularly do make an absolute racket though. I'm in writing mode with it at the moment and am singing more as well as playing as a result. Not on my own; I can disappear into a solo musical world as therapy and for work purposes but for true unabashed creativity I need my band. It just works." I love your love of music (my phone typed mucus first!  ) - with art do you feel that because you’re thinking it has to be realistic copies of things, have you tried any more multimedia or abstract work ever? | |||
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"I was told I was no good at art at an early age so naturally introjected that belief. However I rethought that in my early 30s and did some watercolours that are actually in a bound book that sits in a University library. I haven’t practised it enough since to become anywhere near what I’d call proficient. I express my creative side more through music and my work. Oooh that’s a bit of kudos! Any plans to do more? Or do you visit any art galleries etc? No plans as such but if the mood takes me I might do it. I’m more likely to do it with a purpose rather than as pure escapism. Rehearsing and gigging with the band is going to take up a fair bit of that discretionary time. I have been to a few art galleries over the years and the new Tate in Liverpool is on my to do list, but music always seems to take precedence in my life over art. So I’m much more likely to go and listen to live music than visit an art gallery." Nods, that makes sense. | |||
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"I am a greetings card artist - yep, I am one of the twisted individuals who paint the fluffy animals etc on your birthday cards It’s certainly not the most respected of art forms but is nonetheless fun
My sister is an artist and did a stint at Hallmark eons ago! Nowt wrong with that, do you create for pleasure beyond your job too?
Sadly not now admittedly although I certainly used to; Landscapes and natural scenes mainly "How come you don’t anymore? | |||
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I play super aggressively with huge emphasis on double bass, so both feet doing a whole lot of work on the pedals.
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"I have tried to keep up with the creative side of my psyche, but its hard work. I do not paint as much as i used too, but i have started writing again and looking to get the second book finished. My music writing is on hold, just not loaded the programs up as yet since switching to Windows 10. Art is always important, balances out the logical side of life, although fab helps there too. Writing and music are fantastic. I’m particularly interested in knowing if people take the time to draw/paint/print/sketch/sculpt anymore.
PP does. He’s really talented.
He was halfway through painting me!! oooh is he still working on it?"I don’t know!! | |||
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"I can't draw or paint for toffee; there's a disconnect between my brain and my hand where I can visualise things but lack the skills or physical ability to materialise them. I can and regularly do make an absolute racket though. I'm in writing mode with it at the moment and am singing more as well as playing as a result. Not on my own; I can disappear into a solo musical world as therapy and for work purposes but for true unabashed creativity I need my band. It just works. I love your love of music (my phone typed mucus first! ) - with art do you feel that because you’re thinking it has to be realistic copies of things, have you tried any more multimedia or abstract work ever?"It's not about realism for me, but whatever I visualise in my head I am incapable of recreating in any physical medium. I've tried! The closest I come to multimedia is my pics on here. But that is fun (even if I am rusty these days). And I end up doing video edits at work quite often but a lot of that is about cutting to beat so it's almost musical. So maybe digital visual art is something I can do. | |||
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"“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up” — Pablo Picasso I’m getting excited about the upcoming Picasso exhibition at the Tate Modern! https://youtu.be/2iiItRfbCNU Do you make a conscious effort to remain an artist as an adult? What activities do you do, or do you want to do - whether it be creator or consumer of art? Do you think art is important? Yeah the Picasso exhibition should be amazing! I make a conscious effort to keep working as an artist no matter what because it's what I love. I just make sure it's in the areas that I care about most so I stay motivated. I also try to make sure I stay up to date in my specialist area so new kit, resources and techniques help keep me interested. In my line of work I have to be enthusiastic about art. This is not a problem because I whole heartedly believe it is the voice of people and defines culture. It's our expression at its most raw and beautiful. Without it, we are cold lifeless robots What art do you do?" My degree, and the vast majority of my work is photography. I work with all visual arts nowadays though. However, even though I love Picasso, I'm trying, and being forced, to switch my focus from dead Europeans to contemporary artists who are alive | |||
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"I can't draw or paint for toffee; there's a disconnect between my brain and my hand where I can visualise things but lack the skills or physical ability to materialise them. I can and regularly do make an absolute racket though. I'm in writing mode with it at the moment and am singing more as well as playing as a result. Not on my own; I can disappear into a solo musical world as therapy and for work purposes but for true unabashed creativity I need my band. It just works. I love your love of music (my phone typed mucus first! ) - with art do you feel that because you’re thinking it has to be realistic copies of things, have you tried any more multimedia or abstract work ever?
It's not about realism for me, but whatever I visualise in my head I am incapable of recreating in any physical medium. I've tried! The closest I come to multimedia is my pics on here. But that is fun (even if I am rusty these days). And I end up doing video edits at work quite often but a lot of that is about cutting to beat so it's almost musical. So maybe digital visual art is something I can do."I knew you would have tried actually. Digital visual art for the win!  | |||
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"I have barely drawn since I got two a grade gcse's over 25 yrs ago
For no particular reason other than other things to do.
Id rather write if i have free time,but barely do any of that either.
I do miss the chance to be creative,its very peaceful state to be in.
I recall you saying you wanted to find the time (or motivation) to write.
I know what you mean re finding time, the zen art tiles are good for getting back into art in small snippets of time. "I will look,i could do little bits in between other things xx | |||
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"I can't draw or paint for toffee; there's a disconnect between my brain and my hand where I can visualise things but lack the skills or physical ability to materialise them. I can and regularly do make an absolute racket though. I'm in writing mode with it at the moment and am singing more as well as playing as a result. Not on my own; I can disappear into a solo musical world as therapy and for work purposes but for true unabashed creativity I need my band. It just works. I love your love of music (my phone typed mucus first! ) - with art do you feel that because you’re thinking it has to be realistic copies of things, have you tried any more multimedia or abstract work ever?
It's not about realism for me, but whatever I visualise in my head I am incapable of recreating in any physical medium. I've tried! The closest I come to multimedia is my pics on here. But that is fun (even if I am rusty these days). And I end up doing video edits at work quite often but a lot of that is about cutting to beat so it's almost musical. So maybe digital visual art is something I can do."Try drawing other things. Try different materials. It's surprising how many people and artists stick to a material because it's what they're used to or feel confident using. Digital art, especially photography's good for none drawing artists because all the formal elements are still kinda relevant | |||
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"“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up” — Pablo Picasso I’m getting excited about the upcoming Picasso exhibition at the Tate Modern! https://youtu.be/2iiItRfbCNU Do you make a conscious effort to remain an artist as an adult? What activities do you do, or do you want to do - whether it be creator or consumer of art? Do you think art is important? Yeah the Picasso exhibition should be amazing! I make a conscious effort to keep working as an artist no matter what because it's what I love. I just make sure it's in the areas that I care about most so I stay motivated. I also try to make sure I stay up to date in my specialist area so new kit, resources and techniques help keep me interested. In my line of work I have to be enthusiastic about art. This is not a problem because I whole heartedly believe it is the voice of people and defines culture. It's our expression at its most raw and beautiful. Without it, we are cold lifeless robots What art do you do? My degree, and the vast majority of my work is photography. I work with all visual arts nowadays though. However, even though I love Picasso, I'm trying, and being forced, to switch my focus from dead Europeans to contemporary artists who are alive" Recommend us some contemporary artists to get to know! My sister recently had drinks with Antony Gormley at his house, his sculptures are fab although I think he could do so much more with his damn garden, it frustrates me!! Richard Long’s exhibition at Houghton was interesting too. I have a soft spot for printwork in the style of Bawden and Ravilious so like Anita Klein, Angie Lewin, Emily Sutton and Mark Hearld etc. Oh and so many more! | |||
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"I have barely drawn since I got two a grade gcse's over 25 yrs ago
For no particular reason other than other things to do.
Id rather write if i have free time,but barely do any of that either.
I do miss the chance to be creative,its very peaceful state to be in.
I recall you saying you wanted to find the time (or motivation) to write.
I know what you mean re finding time, the zen art tiles are good for getting back into art in small snippets of time.
I will look,i could do little bits in between other things xx" | |||
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"“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up” — Pablo Picasso I’m getting excited about the upcoming Picasso exhibition at the Tate Modern! https://youtu.be/2iiItRfbCNU Do you make a conscious effort to remain an artist as an adult? What activities do you do, or do you want to do - whether it be creator or consumer of art? Do you think art is important? Yeah the Picasso exhibition should be amazing! I make a conscious effort to keep working as an artist no matter what because it's what I love. I just make sure it's in the areas that I care about most so I stay motivated. I also try to make sure I stay up to date in my specialist area so new kit, resources and techniques help keep me interested. In my line of work I have to be enthusiastic about art. This is not a problem because I whole heartedly believe it is the voice of people and defines culture. It's our expression at its most raw and beautiful. Without it, we are cold lifeless robots What art do you do? My degree, and the vast majority of my work is photography. I work with all visual arts nowadays though. However, even though I love Picasso, I'm trying, and being forced, to switch my focus from dead Europeans to contemporary artists who are alive Recommend us some contemporary artists to get to know! My sister recently had drinks with Antony Gormley at his house, his sculptures are fab although I think he could do so much more with his damn garden, it frustrates me!! Richard Long’s exhibition at Houghton was interesting too. I have a soft spot for printwork in the style of Bawden and Ravilious so like Anita Klein, Angie Lewin, Emily Sutton and Mark Hearld etc. Oh and so many more!" Oh and my love of Hockney knows no bounds. Met him at the RA and fan-girled!! | |||
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"I am a greetings card artist - yep, I am one of the twisted individuals who paint the fluffy animals etc on your birthday cards It’s certainly not the most respected of art forms but is nonetheless fun
My sister is an artist and did a stint at Hallmark eons ago! Nowt wrong with that, do you create for pleasure beyond your job too?
Sadly not now admittedly although I certainly used to; Landscapes and natural scenes mainly
How come you don’t anymore? "It’s because of my love for another art form took over, namely music composition. Very different from my brush work but so absolutely engrossing. | |||
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"“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up” — Pablo Picasso I’m getting excited about the upcoming Picasso exhibition at the Tate Modern! https://youtu.be/2iiItRfbCNU Do you make a conscious effort to remain an artist as an adult? What activities do you do, or do you want to do - whether it be creator or consumer of art? Do you think art is important? Yeah the Picasso exhibition should be amazing! I make a conscious effort to keep working as an artist no matter what because it's what I love. I just make sure it's in the areas that I care about most so I stay motivated. I also try to make sure I stay up to date in my specialist area so new kit, resources and techniques help keep me interested. In my line of work I have to be enthusiastic about art. This is not a problem because I whole heartedly believe it is the voice of people and defines culture. It's our expression at its most raw and beautiful. Without it, we are cold lifeless robots What art do you do? My degree, and the vast majority of my work is photography. I work with all visual arts nowadays though. However, even though I love Picasso, I'm trying, and being forced, to switch my focus from dead Europeans to contemporary artists who are alive Recommend us some contemporary artists to get to know! My sister recently had drinks with Antony Gormley at his house, his sculptures are fab although I think he could do so much more with his damn garden, it frustrates me!! Richard Long’s exhibition at Houghton was interesting too. I have a soft spot for printwork in the style of Bawden and Ravilious so like Anita Klein, Angie Lewin, Emily Sutton and Mark Hearld etc. Oh and so many more!" Aww there are so many!! Last work I saw that blew me away (forgive the pun) was Cornelia Parker's. Also quite like Vladimir Gvozdev and You Jin's work. I also really like a lot of the more photographic work from Andreas gursky, Lisa creagh, Richard reneldi, Vik muniz, kurt stallaent. Oh my god I've been doing loads of work around mark hearld's work. Love his flora and fauna Lino and lytho prints! Had to build a giant cardboard chicken as a response to his work. | |||
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"I am a greetings card artist - yep, I am one of the twisted individuals who paint the fluffy animals etc on your birthday cards It’s certainly not the most respected of art forms but is nonetheless fun
My sister is an artist and did a stint at Hallmark eons ago! Nowt wrong with that, do you create for pleasure beyond your job too?
Sadly not now admittedly although I certainly used to; Landscapes and natural scenes mainly
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It’s because of my love for another art form took over, namely music composition. Very different from my brush work but so absolutely engrossing." | |||
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"I'm not an artist, but I know where to draw the line
Rolls eyes! I’ll give you that one seeing as it’s your birthday!! How was the steak?
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"Can't draw can't paint can't sing have trouble stringing a sentence together.... Yet I can get lost for hours in any Art Gallery, or Historic property just soaking up the atmosphere, the history, and feel of a place.... Maybe I'm just meant to be in the audience who sits in awe of those who have the real talent... " | |||
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"“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up” — Pablo Picasso I’m getting excited about the upcoming Picasso exhibition at the Tate Modern! https://youtu.be/2iiItRfbCNU Do you make a conscious effort to remain an artist as an adult? What activities do you do, or do you want to do - whether it be creator or consumer of art? Do you think art is important? Yeah the Picasso exhibition should be amazing! I make a conscious effort to keep working as an artist no matter what because it's what I love. I just make sure it's in the areas that I care about most so I stay motivated. I also try to make sure I stay up to date in my specialist area so new kit, resources and techniques help keep me interested. In my line of work I have to be enthusiastic about art. This is not a problem because I whole heartedly believe it is the voice of people and defines culture. It's our expression at its most raw and beautiful. Without it, we are cold lifeless robots What art do you do? My degree, and the vast majority of my work is photography. I work with all visual arts nowadays though. However, even though I love Picasso, I'm trying, and being forced, to switch my focus from dead Europeans to contemporary artists who are alive Recommend us some contemporary artists to get to know! My sister recently had drinks with Antony Gormley at his house, his sculptures are fab although I think he could do so much more with his damn garden, it frustrates me!! Richard Long’s exhibition at Houghton was interesting too. I have a soft spot for printwork in the style of Bawden and Ravilious so like Anita Klein, Angie Lewin, Emily Sutton and Mark Hearld etc. Oh and so many more! Aww there are so many!! Last work I saw that blew me away (forgive the pun) was Cornelia Parker's. Also quite like Vladimir Gvozdev and You Jin's work. I also really like a lot of the more photographic work from Andreas gursky, Lisa creagh, Richard reneldi, Vik muniz, kurt stallaent. Oh my god I've been doing loads of work around mark hearld's work. Love his flora and fauna Lino and lytho prints! Had to build a giant cardboard chicken as a response to his work. " Oooh there’s plenty of people I don’t know there to have an investigation of, thank you! re your giant cardboard chicken!! | |||
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"I'm not an artist, but I know where to draw the line
Rolls eyes! I’ll give you that one seeing as it’s your birthday!! How was the steak?
Absolutely magnificent thank you
Would have been more enjoyable if I'd had someone to share it with "Sending you | |||
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"I'm not an artist, but I know where to draw the line
Rolls eyes! I’ll give you that one seeing as it’s your birthday!! How was the steak?
Absolutely magnificent thank you
Would have been more enjoyable if I'd had someone to share it with
Sending you "of Verona - Paint the Pictures www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-FfOEE3Qw4 | |||
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"“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up” — Pablo Picasso I’m getting excited about the upcoming Picasso exhibition at the Tate Modern! https://youtu.be/2iiItRfbCNU Do you make a conscious effort to remain an artist as an adult? What activities do you do, or do you want to do - whether it be creator or consumer of art? Do you think art is important? " No None No | |||
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"“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up” — Pablo Picasso I’m getting excited about the upcoming Picasso exhibition at the Tate Modern! https://youtu.be/2iiItRfbCNU Do you make a conscious effort to remain an artist as an adult? What activities do you do, or do you want to do - whether it be creator or consumer of art? Do you think art is important? No None No "Boooo! | |||
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"I'm not an artist, but I know where to draw the line
Rolls eyes! I’ll give you that one seeing as it’s your birthday!! How was the steak?
Absolutely magnificent thank you
Would have been more enjoyable if I'd had someone to share it with
Sending you
of Verona - Paint the Pictures
www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-FfOEE3Qw4" | |||
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"I work with 4 year olds so spend my days wristdeep in poster paints or playdoh. Art is HUGELY important. It allows children and adults the freedom of expression where sometimes the words just are not there or enough. " I think most 4 year old are better artists than Picasso! | |||
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"I studied art at college as a mature student about 4 years ago. Now have a job with the potential to design marketing material for clients. The boss loved my portfolio. It's just finding a client that wants something in my skill set. Guess I've done the thing every artist wants. I'm going to get paid to make stuff." Fabulous! Will you still create for fun (non-work) too though? | |||
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"I work with 4 year olds so spend my days wristdeep in poster paints or playdoh. Art is HUGELY important. It allows children and adults the freedom of expression where sometimes the words just are not there or enough. I think most 4 year old are better artists than Picasso!" Yeah he can’t even do a face right, can he?! | |||
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"I can't draw or paint for toffee despite my father being an artist and my daughter having a fine art degree. I do love art. Street art is my favourite particularly if there is a political undertone to it. I also like Manga/anime. I do love to cook. Passionate even. I think my food is quite artistic. " Oh a big yes to street art!! Absolutely cooking is an art form | |||
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"I studied art at college as a mature student about 4 years ago. Now have a job with the potential to design marketing material for clients. The boss loved my portfolio. It's just finding a client that wants something in my skill set. Guess I've done the thing every artist wants. I'm going to get paid to make stuff. Fabulous! Will you still create for fun (non-work) too though?" Absolutely else I go a bit potty | |||
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