#isolationartschool

While I was working I was also reflecting upon the artists that I had researched this morning and their work on Covid 19 particularly their emotions that they described in relation to their work in the interview I heard on Radio 4. I have felt a similar conflict of using something so devastating as Covid 19 for my artwork. In my work I had been looking at the restrictions of certain items of women’s clothing eg hijabs and the move to wearing masks, PPE and then the general restrictions of lockdown started to increasingly influence my work. I am learning that I almost subconsciously start to adapt my work to my current experiences and emotions.

A page of sketchbook ideas after looking at the work of Huguette Caland. Ideas for eyes that would be looking out of an old pine doorframe. The last photo is the one that I think work best and will now try out on a larger scale. I’m continuing to use household waste - in this case old newspapers and magazines- to minimise my overall waste and also due to the restrictions of the lockdown.

Continuing to work within restrictions of lockdown with objects found in the house - food and household packaging creating a lattice of Covid19 cells which are causing our restricted lives. Today I’ve stitched the cells together to form the latticework.

After a day of reflection and experimentation yesterday I woke this morning feeling inspired and motivated. I realised that the chicken wire that I had bought this week would be perfect to create the lattice window for my paintings. I was unsure of what to use as a frame to hold the chicken wire. During this time of restrictions it is a challenge that I’m happy to apply myself to to find materials to use. I was able to use an old pine door to transform into a double frame. It a productive day made more enjoyable because of being able to work outside and also to involve my daughters. I have found that I enjoy the physical process of creating art especially when it is quite demanding as it was today. I’m also very happy with the outcome which reflects the raw, industrial look I have been attempting to achieve inspired by the work of Kader Attiya.

#isolationartschool today in #bridport supporting the #ropedinforbridport charity event and habit a wonderful day in the sun #sociallydistanced catching up with more of our festival family and raising funds for #parkinsonsdisease and the Bridport community fridge and foodbank. Managed to do some #sketchbook work after our set and just relax in the sunshine and soak up the joyous feeling of that shared l#livemusic experience. No matter how distant we are, we can all share that feeling. Many contrasts to last night's #livestream event, but also some similarities. The common theme is that music can unite many people and has such a bonding and emotion raising power. Spotted some lovely mosaics and a sculptures in the gardens around the stage too, so guess it was a proper #artistsdate :) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFX2_kClZW4/?igshid=x1qv8g8yfomg

#isolationartschool , #isolationcreation , making some #creativedecisions working on a pencil sketch I made for a painting started a few months back. Wondered how it might look as a #linoprint so I traced it and transferred onto a lino piece. Now sketching in where cuts might be and testing using filters to see how it might look when printed. All part of the #creativeprocess and so important to try out different things before committing to the final piece, as with linocut, once it is cut you can't put it back! #glastonburyartist , #linocutprint , #developingartist , #beesofinstagram , #ivyplant , #creativeplanning https://www.instagram.com/p/CE44Wt7FfNO/?igshid=1jof6wx45iw1b

#isolationartschool ,#isolationcreation . Using found objects to explore #markmaking and texture I was playing with the filters from the wine processing my husband was doing at home. I printed straight into my sketchbook and loved the effect so waited for the second filtration to see if it would be any different . Decided to use the filter prints on a canvas I had started with emulsion paint cleared from some gel printing experiments and quite like the #fullmoon effect. Let's see where this #creativeplay tales me! #glastonburyartist , #wineprints , #abstractart , #creativedecisions https://www.instagram.com/p/CEzwwbTFnh3/?igshid=1mgw9ukoz8g4s

#isolationartschool , managed to make some much needed #sketchbook time last night reflecting on recent trips to @somersetboatcentre and @rspbcymru seeing the beautiful #dragonflies , and more experiments with #cyanotypeprint using found objects and #lavender from my garden. Getting back into practice to continue @strodecollegeart #strodefad next week :) #glastonburyartist , #creativepractice , #watercolor_art , #abstractprints https://www.instagram.com/p/CEuKSYSFi-V/?igshid=1lc9y7owbgevw