Venice is really quite breath taking. I always promised myself I would only visit with a lover (or if I was invited to be in the Venice Biennale). Thankfully on this occasion I broke my promise and went.. Amongst the labyrinth of alleyways I came across some incredible masks. It just so happened that this … Continue reading
Could a kindle compare?
Show me a kindle that can compete with this… In Brescia, Italy where books were being cleared from a basement and dumped in the street. I haven’t yet taken to the kindle/nook thing. I’m not so keen on the idea of a library being contained on a flash drive. It’s not the most inspiring way … Continue reading
Working on my Italian!
Working on my Italian! I’ve never been very good with names, and I’ve always been a strong advocate for name tags… So I extended the idea a little further! With Giada’s help I’m managing to redecorate the place with name tags everywhere. It’s a bit of a guessing game like ‘pin the tail on the … Continue reading
sounds like a storm brewing
…so it’s the perfect time to be in the studio. Black ink scratchboard sketch.
Ingredients of an Art Residency
A few essentials combined to concoct some art.. Some architectural elements: A few art materials (that was fun clearing security)! Big open skies are great, mixed in with some moody evening light. Local specialty, this should make for a good balanced diet. And…. someone to manage the mess. I guess that would … Continue reading
Studio view with invisible mountains!
Corte Moronati AIR – View from the studio with mountains in the background hidden by haze.