If I fantasized about having a dream location for a studio it might just be somewhere like Sally’s, where I went today. Farndale is always beautiful but perhaps especially so in autumn with the bracken changing colour, the trees at their best before the winds send their leaves spiralling – and, of course, the misty
Artist Sally Parkin Read More »
Another member of the Makers of Rye group of outstanding artists was my subject today. I found Lyn’s studio along a stony track, on the outskirts of Kirkbymoorside. In the summer it must be amazing with views stretching out into the distance. Today though there was a chill in the air and I did wonder,
It was a trip down memory lane visiting Jess in her studio today. I’d been a patient (dodgy back) when her studio was a treatment room but now it is a glorious, large creative space – perfect for a printmaker! Jess told me that she’d been pursuing her love of printing for several years whilst
I’m not a landscape photographer for sure. I enjoy walking, being in my own natural landscape which is the stunning North York Moors and, on my most recent walks, witnessing the sunset. But I’m not that driven to capture these locations. Still I do make images – perhaps more out a desire to experiment with
Sunset walk on the Big Loop Read More »
A miserly day yesterday that didn’t encourage me to venture out until late afternoon when guilt forced me to stick my coat on and go for a walk. It’s nearly always not as bad as anticipated and with the rain only slight and the autumnal colours of our local woodland glorious I was glad to
Another artist studio visit today, this time in the lovely village of Sinnington and Studio Milena for a shoot with Helen. I was guided to take the footpath down the side of the cottage, through the gate and then to the studio at the bottom of the garden. What a delightful space it is –
Artist Helen Milen Read More »
It was great to visit Kate’s studio in Pockley today. Not only did I see her at work but it was fascinating to hear Kate’s thoughts on her creative process. As a mum, student (studying for her Masters in Fine Art) and professional artist, time is inevitably in short supply. However, as she described, there
It was great to head off on Friday to visit our daughter Sara and partner Ben in Manchester – they’d planned a busy weekend for us and so it turned out. I haven’t done any street photography in a while and on seeing this interesting gentleman on the train I couldn’t help but secretly take
A weekend in Manchester Read More »
