AN INORDINATE FONDNESS OF BEETLES

Inspired by the fantastic collection of beetles in the Oxford Natural History Museum
I have been filling up the pages of my sketch book

with these incredible creatures. These drawings have been a starting point

for more enamel experiments. The beetles give me an excuse to start using some bright colours.

ENCORE ENAMEL

New Brewery Arts, Cirencester has order more moth spoons for the exhibition Only Words.
This collection has been made specifically for them.

So if you missed out on the last set it will be worth popping back to take another look at the exhibition.

The exhibition continues to the 20th November.

ONLY WORDS

The exhibition Only Words will be on until 20th November at the New Brewery Arts, Cirencester. This is a taster of some of the exhibits, but there is so much more to see.

CAW!

It was worth spending hours cutting out the background of this collagraph as it has been accepted for the RWA's autumn exhibition, starting at the end of this month, check their web sight for details, www.rwa.org.uk

SPOON FED

New spoons!

SHOWING OFF

These spoons will be among other artists work who use text as part of their imagery at the New Brewery Arts, Cirencester. The exhibition starts today, called Only Words, for more details www.newbreweryarts.org.uk

A DAY OF PLAY

I have spent a splendid day with my daughter (celebrating her 21st) on an enameling workshop held at New Brewery Arts, Cirencester. The workshop was facilitated by Carol Griffin.
We used thin copper sheets and experimented with shaped paper punches,

paper crimpers,

an old sewing machine,

red, black and clear enamels,

and in some instances, just heat.

I really enjoyed working in a completely different way and exploring some new techniques. I also had a lovely time with my daughter.