JulesDec 26, 20202 minRising trend: Cottage CoreI was reading on BBC’s website this morning about a rising trend during the pandemic: #cottagecore. Think: cute cottages nestled in rural...
JulesDec 19, 20202 minNoosa's Magic // artist's thoughts// Noosa Magic // acrylic on canvas // 36x36" // 2020 // gallery-quality stretcher bars // fine quality Wright & Co polycotton canvas...
JulesDec 19, 20202 minJungalow Escape // artist's thoughts// Jungalow Escape // acrylic on canvas // 40x40" // 2020 // gallery-quality stretcher bars // fine quality Wright & Co polycotton canvas...
JulesAug 28, 20202 minIf you do what you’ve always done you’ll always get what you’ve always gotThanks Aerosmith for cementing this idea in my head at an early stage. I was reminded of this on a few occasions this week, and when this...
JulesMay 29, 20204 minWhat's the point of an exhibition anyway?As we enter our nth day of lockdown, we're starting to see some of the restrictions begin to ease. Case numbers are falling, and people...
JulesMar 12, 20202 minAre you exhausted from all the unmade decisions?One of the great things about being creative is your vision. You have the amazing superpower of being able to see many outcomes, multiple...
JulesMar 6, 20203 minThe fight between science and intuition in art makingWhen someone mentions science, what's your immediate reaction? Do you rejoice that facts will ensue, and conclusions will be moderate and...
JulesOct 17, 20193 minWhy It's Time To Loosen The Grip on the OutcomeA happy accident I was watching a video of artist Lola Donoghue while she was painting a giant canvas, and was really surprised when she...
JulesOct 3, 20193 minIt's A Mug's Game (what your mug choice says about you)I recently did a pottery throwing class, where I got to make a range of mugs (or cups - not to be size-ist), jugs and a bowl. It was...