I thoroughly enjoyed reading this Sam, always fascinated to understand a little of an artists thoughts and process. I feel the need for a gallery trip sometime soon, just need to work out where to find one not too far away!
The Edinburgh Art Festival is kicking off so lots to see there - Iām heading south for a quick visit. Andy goldsworthy big retrospective at the RSA is deffo on my list!
I absolutely loved this post and it encapsulates so much of what I feel (and am needing to feel) about the home, family and teatime memories! I love the work of these two painters and although I am a photographer, I think I am now feeling inspired to experiment with paint as well! Thank you.
Thank you for this. Two painters whose work I very much admire. Iām not going to be able to see the exhibition in person so am off to explore the Pier website! Happy travels.
Their website is a bit...minimal, which is a real shame as they do some tremendous shows that many wonāt get to see...upstairs we also have Roger Ackling now, so we are really being spoiled!
While opinions about the paintings shown above can/will vary, it is a delight to hear a master practitioner comment on the work of others. Those informed essays by writers, photographers, architects, musicians etc are among my favorites. š
'Painting is an act of remembering and forgetting, covering and uncovering, tracing and retracing, getting lost and finding a way. Somehow, starting is a blank. A feeling of: āHow do you do this again? And only by going through the motions can you get anywhere.ā
Yes, I feel the same way every time I start a painting. Winifred Nichols I know and love, thanks for introducing me to Andrew Cranston, their work pairs well. Iād love to see this, alas I just returned from a special holiday to Edinburgh and Orkney last month so it will be a while before I get back.
Thank you, Sam for yet another delightful missive. Substituting āwritingā for āpainting, since that is my medium, I got double duty out of your words and those of these painters. Currently Iām reading the book you suggested on Life Raft, Free Play:Improvisation in Life and Art. Todayās missive, especially Andrew Cranstonās paintings, fully embraced the idea of free play. Thanks for sharing your inner thoughts and reflections. They are indeed a Life Raft.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this Sam, always fascinated to understand a little of an artists thoughts and process. I feel the need for a gallery trip sometime soon, just need to work out where to find one not too far away!
The Edinburgh Art Festival is kicking off so lots to see there - Iām heading south for a quick visit. Andy goldsworthy big retrospective at the RSA is deffo on my list!
I absolutely loved this post and it encapsulates so much of what I feel (and am needing to feel) about the home, family and teatime memories! I love the work of these two painters and although I am a photographer, I think I am now feeling inspired to experiment with paint as well! Thank you.
Yes! Get those paints out! š
Thank you for this. Two painters whose work I very much admire. Iām not going to be able to see the exhibition in person so am off to explore the Pier website! Happy travels.
Their website is a bit...minimal, which is a real shame as they do some tremendous shows that many wonāt get to see...upstairs we also have Roger Ackling now, so we are really being spoiled!
As I discovered - š think Iāve tried this before with their exhibitions now I think of it! So a double thank you for the lovely images.
There is a lovely small hardback catalogue of this show. You could ask them to send a copy?
Oh thank you. That sounds perfect.
What a perfect marriage for an exhibition. I wish I could go, but happily I have your lovely piece.
While opinions about the paintings shown above can/will vary, it is a delight to hear a master practitioner comment on the work of others. Those informed essays by writers, photographers, architects, musicians etc are among my favorites. š
'Painting is an act of remembering and forgetting, covering and uncovering, tracing and retracing, getting lost and finding a way. Somehow, starting is a blank. A feeling of: āHow do you do this again? And only by going through the motions can you get anywhere.ā
Yes, I feel the same way every time I start a painting. Winifred Nichols I know and love, thanks for introducing me to Andrew Cranston, their work pairs well. Iād love to see this, alas I just returned from a special holiday to Edinburgh and Orkney last month so it will be a while before I get back.
Thank you, Sam for yet another delightful missive. Substituting āwritingā for āpainting, since that is my medium, I got double duty out of your words and those of these painters. Currently Iām reading the book you suggested on Life Raft, Free Play:Improvisation in Life and Art. Todayās missive, especially Andrew Cranstonās paintings, fully embraced the idea of free play. Thanks for sharing your inner thoughts and reflections. They are indeed a Life Raft.