Foraging For Earth Pigments
I went for a walk down our lane this morning for a wee forage at the source of the river Chelmer, I didn’t expect to find much, (it was more for the exercise) but also to look for pigments in order to make my own artists quality watercolours, I use watercolour pigments to make my […]
Celtic / Atlantic Rainforest ‘Fractured Whispers’
My new project that I’ve been researching for the last year or so, I’ve finaly got out and about and taken some shots. StatementIn “Fractured Whispers,” I explore the enchanting realm of Celtic-Atlantic rainforests, drawing inspiration from their rich tapestry of myths, folklore, and imagination. Influenced not only by the captivating allure of the untold […]
Gum Printing Masterclass at London Metropolitan University
I had a great week last week, teaching Gum printing to a class of enthusiastic students at The School of Art, Architecture & Design which forms part of London Metropolitan University. It’s all very exciting, because as far as I’m aware this is the first time gum printing has been taught at a university in […]
Alternative photography – alt processes
It’s always lovely to be appreciated and to see that you’re workshops and masterclasses are being equally enjoyed by your students. Arming them with a wider vocabulary of techniques / extended tool-box, to help them realise their ideas and express themselves more clearly. The London School of Art, Architecture and Design (part of London Met) is […]
Squaring The Circles photographic exhibition, Scarborough Art Gallery
What a great weekend, great art, food, wine, sea, family, new friends and old friends. We had a blast at Scarborough Museum & galleries, thank you to everyone who worked hard putting this fantastic exhibition together, it looked fabulous!! Below are some iphone snaps from the weekend of the 4th March, when the exhibition opened.
Gwen, Final Analysis by Zelda Cheatle
A lovely write-up in this months Amatuer Photographer magazine of my ’Gwen, Did I Want To Be Here?’ portrait, written by Zelda Cheatle. My 5’6” tall image of Gwen can still be seen at the Royal Photographic Society ‘Squaring The Circles of Confusion’ exhibition in Bristol until November 6th along with great work by Takashi […]
Squaring The Circles of Confusion
Giving the exhibition it’s full name Squaring the Circles of Confusion: Neo-Pictorialism in the 21st Century. The exhibition is curated by Zelda Cheatle, RPS Honorary Fellow, and features work from Takashi Arai, Susan Derges, David George, Joy Gregory, Tom Hunter, Ian Phillips McLaren, Céline Bodin, and Spencer Rowell. The exhibition will be on display at […]
Cyanotype Prints & Cyanotype Toning
This week I taught a masterclass on cyanotype printing at The School of Art, Architecture & Design which forms part of London Metropolitan University. Cyanotype is the most popular of the alternative processes, possibly because it is seen to be easy and cheap – in the past it was mainly associated with amateur photography. In […]