Author Archives: julian
October 5 17 / day 277
There’s a pattern emerging here. Can you see it? I can. Falling, falling deeply. Falling in and not minding the cold. Breath it in, and back out. Letting it go. Falling in with my practice very easily. Then falling right … Continue reading →
Posted in Daily, Thoughts
April 16 16 / day 106
It’s already April, I was going to spout some crap about “New Year, new studio” but it’s a bit late for that. The new space is (if at all possible) smaller than my old studio, but in every other way … Continue reading →
Posted in Art, general, Thoughts
October 23 15 / day 295
It’s been some time since I even gave drawing any thought. I’ve been in the process of moving studio since the Pretty Portal Show and as such my art has been homeless and fleeting. A firm believer in the old … Continue reading →
Posted in Daily, drawing, general, inspire
September 10 15 / day 252
For a while now I’ve been keeping my head down prepping work for a group show in at the Pretty Portal Gallery, Düsseldorf, Germany. The show is titled “Face Off” and features work from the pretty talented artists, Rowan Newton, … Continue reading →
Posted in Art, Exhibitions & Show
May 24 15 / day 143
Well, I’m blown away to become a part of the Red Propeller flock. I’m a massive fan of a number of the artists that Red Propeller represents, so to become one of them is wonderful. Head on over to the … Continue reading →
Posted in Art, Daily, Exhibitions & Show
Tagged 2015, Red Propeller
January 25 15 / day 24
It shouldn’t be surprising that it takes a while to get back in the game after a break from the studio. It’s still disheartening when things don’t go right. I don’t know if it’s the subject matter, technique or something … Continue reading →
Posted in Thoughts
December 23 14 / day 356
I’m finally happy enough with this now to move onto some more works.
Posted in Art, Daily
Tagged artwork, japanese, kimmings, nude, oil paints
December 21 14 / day 354
OK – so i’d like to confess something which may offend you… I like other peoples art. I know… it’s shocking, but it’s true. As an artist, I don’t believe that anyone has ‘rights’ over a style (‘technique’)… I believe … Continue reading →
Posted in Art, Daily, Thoughts
November 18 14 / day 321
I’m trying to stay two steps ahead of myself and planning the next piece while still working on the current one(s)
Posted in Art, Daily, Thoughts, work in progress
November 17 14 / day 320
It’s always a slower pace during the winter months. I’d hoped to get the next set of works well under way by now but having a studio clear-out and tidy up slowed the progress right down. The mental juices are … Continue reading →
Posted in Art, Daily, general, Thoughts
Tagged artwork, in progress, kimmings, oil paint, Painting