I woke early this morning because my brain was switched on to thinking about new artworks. I've been busy and distracted by other projects, but exhibition deadlines are looming and I'd dedicated this weekend to creating new works, finalising works in progress and creating a folder of possibles and probables. Given that it's hard to …
The creative groove is returning
It's a slow process, but the creative zone is still with me. The last couple of weeks have seen the video for the Cudgegong show come to be (better than just talking about it like it already existed). Then, on a road trip last weekend, I got another stills shot that I think will definitely …
Distractions, distractions
Oh, to live life in a vacuum and focus just on the job at hand! Imagine life dedicated to just being an artist - endless hours to just explore the creative process, experimentation, taking time to stand back and think, or to turn a work to the wall while you move on to another group …
Nuts and bolts…nothing much creative
Who said that being an artist was about creativity? Making a work "sing" often comes down to making the right decision about your materials - the medium, the format, the framing; making your work sell comes down to making the right economic decisions. A friend once said that an artist's work doesn't end when they …
Officially opened…like a can of worms!
Fresh Arts Inc. celebrated the opening of its 19th show, Alchemy, on Sunday at Jayes Gallery in Molong. Twelve of the 15 artists in the show were there to bask in the glory of being in the public spotlight...an uncomfortable experience at best. Given it is a an "out-of-town" show for us, it was a good turn out …
