Category Archives: painting

Rewriting the Wrinkles

Posted on October 7, 2020 by

Oh give me a life on the open road! With my dog and a caravan.. Just my books, paint and turps and a canvas.. And skin with a leathery tan. Oh find me a place on a mountain! Where the … Continue reading →

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A thousand miles of history II – The Templar Head

Posted on May 7, 2020 by

Continuing the journey through the landscape two years ago… 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 … Continue reading →

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The story of St Alban

Posted on April 6, 2020 by

The final post on our visit to the Abbey of St Albans a few years ago. Parts One, Two, Three, Four, Five and Six can be found by clicking the highlighted links. As it has taken me a week to … Continue reading →

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Lightly #midnighthaiku

Posted on November 24, 2019 by

* With infinite care Tread lightly upon the earth Respecting its life Body of a goddess lives In beauty beneath our feet *  

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Journeying

Posted on November 14, 2019 by

* Imagination Worlds within worlds opening Wonder is the key * On the edge of dream Amorphous figures gather Half-glimpsed in shadow * The heart guides you home Following a path of stars Flowers at your feet * Light beyond … Continue reading →

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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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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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