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Passage – my exhibition
Next week I am having a break from the lion whilst I set up my exhibition “Passage” at Bath Artists Studio Gallery. I like the gallery, it is large (enough for all my work) and light. At the same time I will be running workshops. I did this last year and it worked well, it…
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My Lion – progress report 6
Easter with the Lion. It was a nice day so we thought we would put the lion out to pasture. My daughter wanted to feed the lion a chocolate egg ……… [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vy7xynuAznE]
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Draw A Bird Day (DAB day)
I have just found out it is “Draw A Bird Day” today! So me and my family (who are at home right now) have just cobbled some quick sketches together. Phew – so glad we didn’t miss it!
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My Lion – progress report 5
I wanted to carry on tiling onto the tummy. I know not many people will look underneath him, but there is always one, and besides it doesn’t feel right to leave any bits out. I do however, think I am able to be a little less precise and use more whole tiles. So here is…
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My Lion – progress report 4
Having decided I like the gold glass, I have to wait for a bigger order of it. So in the meantime I am working on the body.
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My Lion – progress report 3
What mosaic and dentistry have in common! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0hofWDMRgI]
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My Lion – progress report
He’s coming on just fine! Roughed up the surface outside the workshed with a wire brush on the drill . (All kitted out with mask, gloves, goggles and a hat) I have started the mane using a gold glass, a bit of orange red and a bit of yellow, and some gold mirror cut into…
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Lion designs
When Richard Hall, chairman of Zenith International, contacted me about their wish to sponsor me, we discussed designs and names for the lion. The company are specialist consultants to the food and drink industries worldwide, and they were keen to get the global idea across. A product they often market is water. The name of…
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Behold the Lion!
At the end of last week I went to pick up a lion. (One of the more exciting aspects of being an artist!) This lion was quite extraordinary – he was very quiet – in fact he didn’t move at all – but I am hoping I will breathe some life into him. Here is…
