02/06/24
Studio - focus on one image…
Well, some days just don’t go the way you want them to. Bit of a damp squid in the studio. Superficial work on ‘mugshot’ (working title). Vented frustration out on cleaning the yard.
05/06/24
Organising archive.
06/06/24
Late Night Art - Belfast. Traditional Route.
09/06/24
‘The Week in Art’ podcast discussing Studio Voltaire and Martha Jungwirth’s take on Goya. “Turning off the facuet of emotion.” (on O’Keefe).
The Sleep of reason.
‘Talk Art’ with Nathanaëlle Herbelin.
“Hindsight” - So bloody close! Frustrating. Too thick in hair and isn’t dynamic as rest of picture. Deep breath. Could be worse and be no where near close to finishing - silver charcoal filled linings.
Still haven’t heard anything from S.P. show.
12/06/24
…found wanting. Rinse head - take a step back and look at the bigger picture.
F.W.A.
13/06/24
Being really fucking ballsy!
14/06/24
Didn’t get solo chance. Ah well. Up to Belfast for opening of ArtsFest III.
Great turnout!
16/06/24
Cleaning works in the lower garage. Some damaged beyond repair.
“Hindsight Study” finished. Some substantial progress to “Four Years On”.
19/06/24
23/06/24
Great day.
25 + 26/24
Family sick days so just a total wipeout.
Visual / Ocular Migraine.
30/06/24
Started the day off bright and early with some sketching from photos taken throughout the week.
“Four Years On” finished.
Larger portrait started. Good way to end the month.
