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In the Presence of Royalty
Yesterday I met the Queen Prince Philip A couple of weeks ago the Somerset Guild of Craftsmen asked me if I would like to do a demonstration of mosaics at the Diamond Jubilee Country Fayre in Yeovil where the Queen would be visiting on her Royal visit. Being completely dedicated (posh word for obsessed) to…
New Years Morning 2010
I was up at dawn to watch the sunrise this morning. I tramped over the field to get some photos. The moon was full. It was very cold, the ground was crunchy with frost. The sky had a muted pink glow and it was gradually brightening. My fingers were numb (wearing my newly acquired fingerless…
London Olympics 2012
London Olympics 2012 I hope you were as inspired as I was by the London Olympics 2012! See more about this Olympic Sculpture 2012: Art at the Edge That Thing in the Garden Sweat and Tears – detail photos Thank you London Olympics 2012! 🙂
Chorus of the Sun
My new series of three works is now complete. The first piece – “Before the Dawn” is made with matt ceramic and glass tile (the sun is iridescent black glass tile) and gold leaf smalti. The second and third pieces are stained glass. I am off to my framers now so the pieces will be ready…
Mosaic Heart Leaf Bird Baths at Chedworth Roman Villa
A couple of months ago Chedworth Roman Villa got in touch and asked if I was interested in submitting work for their inaugural art exhibition this year. They wanted the works to have some relationship with the Villa, a sense of place. I decided to pick out elements from the Chedworth Roman mosaics to use for…
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Catching the Sun (The Sun God)
Some of you will remember reading about a series I am working on called Catching the Sun which is about how we harness the sun’s energy. (I was interrupted by a Swan, a Queen and a “Thing in the Garden”, but have finally caught up with myself. ) So to refresh your memories Part 1…