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.

ENAMEL EXPERIMENTS

I am working my way through an eBay purchase of 1.5kg of vintage pocket watch parts, experimenting with copper, enamel and riveting.

I particularly like this one with the broken glass,

to make a change from using the realistic moth transfers I have rummaged through my pile of

screen print transfers and popped some random images on the moths. I think this is a line of enquiry I will follow further as the weeks go by as I have several dozen spoons that are crying out for decoration.

EXCITING NEWS

I have just heard that this collagraph with the addition of a ring pull and bottle top has been selected for the Society of Wildlife Artists annual open exhibition. The Natural Eye will be at the Mall Gallery, London from 26th October.

It is well worth the effort to get to this particular group show, it is a marvellous mix of techniques and images, interesting prints and fabulous sculptures. I think because it is a show with the common factor being the subject rather than the technique it has a rich and eclectic feeling. I will be visiting it on the 28th...fancy meeting for a coffee?