I had an hour to spare this week after finishing my paid work, so I painted in the negative space around what will soon become one of my phosphorescent neon drips.
31 October 2013
Negative Space
[WEDNESDAY 30 OCTOBER 2013]
I had an hour to spare this week after finishing my paid work, so I painted in the negative space around what will soon become one of my phosphorescent neon drips.
I realise this is going to make for painfully plodding progress if I continue werking at such a slow and irregular rate, which is why I am currently seeking a studio space in my native Brighton (or Hove to be exact). If anyone happens to read this that knows of such a holy grail being available in the near future, I'd like to hear from you.
I had an hour to spare this week after finishing my paid work, so I painted in the negative space around what will soon become one of my phosphorescent neon drips.
16 October 2013
Wednesday Painter: Slight Return
[WEDNESDAY 16 OCTOBER 2013]
I have returned. Slightly.
After paid work, I had 15 minutes to spare, and an itching* to get started with something new.
I lugged a canvas I had made some time ago out to the studio, and set about desecrating its pure white surface with a decorators brush and black ink.
And now I don't need to worry about 'blank canvas syndrome' when I return next time.
*the itching is related to the fact that I have won a painting prize and have been offered a solo exhibition in London. This has galvanised me to get back to the easel (I have barely painted since the commission I finished at Christmas). I feel a strange mixture of chomping at the bit, whilst simultaneously feeling a slight crises in confidence. But two things are clear: I must seize this opportunity; and I must find a studio space closer to home, to fit better with family life.
I have returned. Slightly.
After paid work, I had 15 minutes to spare, and an itching* to get started with something new.
I lugged a canvas I had made some time ago out to the studio, and set about desecrating its pure white surface with a decorators brush and black ink.
And now I don't need to worry about 'blank canvas syndrome' when I return next time.
*the itching is related to the fact that I have won a painting prize and have been offered a solo exhibition in London. This has galvanised me to get back to the easel (I have barely painted since the commission I finished at Christmas). I feel a strange mixture of chomping at the bit, whilst simultaneously feeling a slight crises in confidence. But two things are clear: I must seize this opportunity; and I must find a studio space closer to home, to fit better with family life.
8 October 2013
Wells Art Contemporary 2013
Yes, I know it is Tuesday, and I know I don't very often grace this corner of the internet these days, but there is news: One of my neon paintings has been selected for the Wells Art Contemporary 2013 exhibition.
Wells Art Contemporary 2013
11th – 19th October (open 10am-5pm)
Wells Museum,
8 Cathedral Green,
Wells, Somerset
BA5 2UE
I've not been idle by the way. You can read of my current non-painting exploits here: www.dominicbradnum.co.uk
Wells Art Contemporary 2013
11th – 19th October (open 10am-5pm)
Wells Museum,
8 Cathedral Green,
Wells, Somerset
BA5 2UE
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| Dominic Bradnum - Cry For Help 2 |
I've not been idle by the way. You can read of my current non-painting exploits here: www.dominicbradnum.co.uk
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