View fullsize The scissors my mum used to cut our hair with. Lined up, scalped, and then cleaned up with the nozzle of a vacuum cleaner. All done whilst she was in a foul mood! Anyone else have a similar story??
View fullsize I don’t often refer to my childhood on my art page even though it plays a central part in themes that I work with. It was something else but also all that I knew. I recognise how much it shaped me more and more as I age.
View fullsize Making those first marks! This paint was from @artist_yu_hsieh_ when he left the studio in Glasgow. It’s been waiting for this moment!
View fullsize Painting is a really physical process for me and starts with assembling my stretcher frames then stretching the canvas over it by hand and putting gesso on. That way I know I am starting with the best quality ground to ensure my paintings last and I
View fullsize My rave version of the Bewcastle Cross for the Forgotten Lands festival at Bewcastle. I didn’t get to see it lit up so thank you @wendyktextileart for the photos!
View fullsize I’m pleased to announce that my painting Heirlooms part 1 has been selected for the New Light Summer Exhibition in Leeds. @newlightart ❤️❤️
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View fullsize Some stills from the performance last night. Lots of useful feedback. Thanks to everyone who came, commented and supported us
View fullsize This Saturday evening at @tbtlake Keswick I am part of a trio presenting a new performance piece. This is the first showing of the dance and, along with 3 other new performances, there will be an opportunity for the audience to feed back to us so we
View fullsize I attended the Tullie opening tonight and was surprised to see my piece from 2015/6 up in the new space! Like seeing an old friend! @tulliecarlisle
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View fullsize Betty, the beast of an industrial machine is proving her worth today!
View fullsize This was shared by @natures_blueprint_ during the last talk at @thestudiomorland. I love it. Xx
View fullsize Trying to show the true colours of a painting in a photo is a struggle! Daylight helps 😀. #finishedart #acrylicpainting #smockeddress #handmedown #newart
View fullsize New painting finished. Heirlooms part 1. Acrylic on canvas. 3 x 5 ft.
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View fullsize T shirt line launching very soon! This one is called paranoia 😃
View fullsize Blog post on the making of the ‘All of Us Together’ installation now up on the Workington Art Trail website. I’ve put the link into my Linktree in my bio on my Instagram/facebook page. @swypmoorclose @cumberlandcouncil1 @knottintheo
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