Category Archives: painting

Paradise lost: fabric artist, Barbara Williamson loses her home

Posted on November 22, 2018 by

A few months ago, I featured the work of American fabric artist, Barbara Williamson, whose use of joy and colour in her art quilts delighted me and whose inspiring story is one of incredible determination. At the time, Barbara wrote: … Continue reading →

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A thousand miles of history II – The Templar Head

Posted on June 25, 2018 by

Heading towards the location of our weekend workshop, we had found a route south that avoided the inevitable delays around Stonehenge. Traffic passing the great circle is always slow, although it does give you a chance to see the stones, … Continue reading →

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Crafting in Paradise – Fabric artist and writer, Barbara Williamson

Posted on April 21, 2018 by

Blossoms against blue skies Swaying on summer breezes Sweets scents of Spring Earth awakens Barbara Williamson I was introduced to Barbara Williamson, the author of this poem, by her friend and co-author, Anne Copeland. Anne was recently a guest on … Continue reading →

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Conduit by Kerfe at method two madness #writephoto

Posted on August 9, 2017 by

The pass is wordless, but it waits, alert– watch and ward, ancient, before and behind– weathering all storms Continue reading: Conduit | method two madness

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I am the tree… by Colleen Brown

Posted on June 26, 2017 by

Reblogged from Colleen at The Chatter Blog: I was the seed.  Planted by purpose or design or reason. Once planted it took some time to burst out of the shell. I was the determination to exist. Once out of the … Continue reading →

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Fantasy #midnighthaiku

Posted on February 27, 2017 by
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Knight rising

Posted on February 18, 2017 by

Painting: “Alone” by artist Benjamin Prewitt * The night is cold, and empty. Only oblivion beckons, Only dreaming. No-one whispers there or speaks a name Into the darkness. The moon is full tonight Smiling down on lovers. Lightly veiled, Silvered … Continue reading →

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How to paint with a jittery duck

Posted on February 12, 2017 by

When I left him, my son was gleefully painting with a duck. The duck had, in the early stages, seemed a bit jittery, but once it had its feathers smoothed, the results were quite amusing. Now, lest we invite less-than- … Continue reading →

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Guest author: Paul Andruss – DANTE’S INFERNO

Posted on January 10, 2017 by

The second in a series of guest posts by author  Paul Andruss… Dante called his poem ‘The Divine Comedy’ a comedy because it has a happy ending. Not because it is a laugh a minute. Simply because Gustav Dore’s work … Continue reading →

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Creativity challenge

Posted on October 16, 2016 by

Silken or canvas Textures absorbing colours As I am absorbed Imagination takes me Otherworldly places call With thanks to paintdigi for including me in the Creativity Challenge. I don’t ususally participate in these challenges any more, but thought this one … Continue reading →

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