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I returned to one of my favorite events here in LA, the Day of the Dead festival held in the impressive surroundings of Hollywood Forever Cemetery. This year I was more focused on photography (if you excuse the pun), shooting … Continue reading
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A three aspect portrait of the same subject, from when I used to paint more than photograph. Alla prima, acrylic on gesso-primed board.
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Print work for a monthly Samba night in Venice Beach, California.
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So much fun being back amongst the glitter and feathers, preparing for a samba parade! This time I was on the other side of the camera, instead of playing percussion with the bateria as I used to back in the … Continue reading
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Just launched, a website I created for the new exhibition at Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester University’s art gallery.
The exhibition, curated by talented Helen Stalker, is based on the ‘shadow’ as an artistic device to cast reality into relief. Continue reading
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An image from the endlessly inspiring Neon Boneyard, Las Vegas, Nevada. In the ever-shifting landscape of Sin City, this is the place where all good iconic signage goes to retire. We discovered this unique museum filled with acres of casino … Continue reading
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At a fun little ceramics workshop this weekend in Laguna Beach, I was introduced to American Raku, a style of ceramics that has ties to 16th century Japanese tea ceremonies. Low temperature glazes are used with a really hot quick … Continue reading
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A 1/8th life-size sculpture, male figure study, oil clay and metal armature with plumbing piping support, a technique suitable for for moulding and casting in bronze.
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Such beautiful pattern and texture – Medjool dates radiating outward on a vintage brass platter. Simple, striking and a welcome surprise at the hotel favoured by Winston Churchill, rediscovered by a new generation of visitors to Marrakech. A visual feast … Continue reading
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A few photos from the local Acima supermarché in El Jadida – Some striking colour, pattern and print quality to be found on the shelves – I love how Moroccan appreciation for geometry and calligraphy manifests into flipped diamond shapes, … Continue reading
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An exciting little historical discovery, saved from the landfill Continue reading
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With this makeover I wanted to create a room with a warm and exciting feel, I used Yoruba and Ashanti West African-style fabrics with pieces from North Africa and threw in some vintage finds for a room full of colour … Continue reading
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Playing on the ‘straight to the bargain bin’ concept, I used an Oxfam charity shop as a backdrop for the new album release by Condor Moments, featuring cover art by artists Rachel Lowther, Alex Baggaley and myself. ‘And Though We’re … Continue reading
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Recognise The Palace Theatre? Picture it with Michael Jackson at the the top of his game skipping down the road taunting his date after a scary movie… Perhaps you didn’t watch ‘The Making of Thriller’ a million times on betamax … Continue reading