01/12/19
semiotics
02/12/19
It is never wise to stand on a plug.
UNSAFE SYMBOL
In a crisis are we all destined to retract to a small amount of predetermined protocols?
It is what we do in these scenarios that characterise who we can become - but that shouldn’t be confused with a concluded definition.
03/12/19
“Gaugin - A Dangerous Life” on BBC IPlayer
“The work of a man explains that man”
- Paul Gaugin
04/12/19
Sketchbook work this evening.
07/12/19
Really didn’t get as much done as I should have. Started commission though which is good.
08/12/19
So I now own a car!
15/12/19
A very tough week. Frustration at zero creative output. Filter and breathe.
16/12/19
… so I am grateful so for many things. The positives outweigh the negatives. It is OK to have lull bits. It is still be seen as necessary time to off load while creating space for work down the line.
Read the Room.
17/12/19
Some more sketchbook working out tonight.
A very foggy night
20/12/19
The welcomed return of lists - getting things straightened out for the first time in a long time.
21/12/19
If all else fails, even just sitting in the studio is good. It can induce making…
Detail of commission in Progress
Have decided to try and switch off over the holidays. Easier said than done as I’m never more than a few steps away from RD to jot thoughts/ideas down on. Will be good to spend some time away - clear some head-space.
28/12/19
2019 has been an odd year. Rejection, award, rejection, solo show, more rejection…
Making time and adhering to a schedule of sorts has to be up there with priorities in the new year. Keeping this blog going is good. Some folks say, isn’t it odd to type out what you’ve jotted down a few weeks ago but I’ve found that in order to move forward, it’s good to have a refresher of what has just preceded and digesting this helps put aims and dangers into perspective.
29/12/19
Less Flaky Would Be Good.
31/12/19
New Year’s Eve Poker Night and Rogue isn’t having a good run of cards at all.