Well when I look back on this year I can see straight away that its not brought me what I had expected at the start, but conversely, it has brought me a lot more in different and excitingly arty directions. I spent an awful lot of time at the beginning of the year painting and framing […]
All the chores are done, the turkey is quietly defrosting, the house is clean and smelling faintly of spiced oranges, the fridge isn’t bursting at the seams, but it certainly holds enough nice and tasty things to produce enough meals over the next few days… ….and I am reminded today of the people in my life […]
The end of the world has been, and gone, and I blinked and missed it…. My theory, for what its worth, is that the Mayan guy who was in charge of the carving of the dates, got bored when he got to two thousand and twelve, since it was so far in the distant future […]
It’s done. Christmas that is. All presents bought and wrapped,  all cards written and sent. My favourite white Christmas dried fruit and walnut cake made and slowly marinating in its own fragrant flavours of almond and vanilla and citrusy lemon and zesty orange peel. The mince pies are made and sitting ready in their airtight tin awaiting […]
Being a creature who loves fresh air all through the year, I decided when I got to a natural break earlier on this afternoon that I would go for a short walk to stretch my legs, took one look at the mizzlingly depressing weather with the rain battering against the windows and decided it would be far more sensible to stay […]
I know I want to do a blog post on the 12.12.12 but not sure exactly what I’m going to say til I write it. But here goes….. Mm… my thoughts…. I’m in a bit of a lull and not sure exactly what I want at the moment. I always try to be positive and upbeat, […]
Let me tell you about the ultimate piece of art, it’s something that appeals to all art lovers. It has a pleasing form, and will always be found attractive to the eye. There are a million ways of drawing it, and all make it look even more appealing when drawn by someone who loves the subject […]
I’ve still got a few (as in NOT MANY!) Guild of Erotic Artists (Volume 2) books left http://www.jackieadshead.uk/?p=shop/index They’re perfect Christmas presents for anyone who is interested in art, painting, sculpture, photography, glamour photography, naked ladies, figure drawing, anything erotic, lingerie, and all things sensually artistic. And that must be most of you! :)Â At […]
