I don't know how to be philosophical about sickness and pain for I have experienced both in large quantities of late, except to say that whatever inpleasant experiences we have they could always be worse and by all accounts we would prefer only the symptoms we have. This, of course doesn't console me, it just places some things in perspective. The worst part is that simultaneous with my chronic pain I struggle with being unmotivated towards art and writing, the two things that have sustained me in life. I hope this changes soon for I feel utterly lost at the moment.
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Monday, March 11, 2024
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Sunday, February 18, 2024
Sigmond the Seed
- A delightful limited edition children's book has been written and illustrated by Richmond artist Kim Howard who has recently exhibited artworks at the Richmond Library.
- The 18 page book, which charts the adventures of Sigmond and other seeds is suitable for children who are four to eight years old. It may be purchased for $20.00 by contacting Kim at: kimmezzo88@gmail.com
Saturday, February 10, 2024
Thursday, February 8, 2024
After some Google scrawling I finally found that Seniors Art Supplies sold single sticks of Sennelier oil pastels, so I took myself off to the city dreading the crowds and the never ending Metro tunnel works, to buy ten new colors. I know that the joy of this is still an over compensation from my childhood when I had few color pencils. I was in my thirties before I purchased the 72 tin of Derwents. I spent some of yesterday afternoon on the following A4. I call it a Sennelier oil painting because I used a small brush to blend the colors.
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Oil pastel on paper
I've done no drawings since August last year so yesterday I did a Sennelier (France) oil pastel on A4 paper work in response to a small, synthetic polymer on stretched canvas painting I did a decade ago. It's obvious that I am more expressive drawing with pencils and oil pastels. Although looking again at the painting, the lack of expressive marks does imbue a sense of quiet that the scene imparts. Photos for comparison below.
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Decisions...
I'm reading and making small artworks, but must say that even though it's February I'm still considering what kind of project I'll consider this year. I shift between wanting to purchase a new laptop (my existing one is seven years old) and begin writing in earnest or purchasing more painting/drawing surfaces. Of course whatever I decide it will be restrained by my chronic arthritis pain.
Friday, February 2, 2024
DT's Looking pretty
I can only think that since DT's was lit up last night in rainbow colors that the LGBTQI+ community was celebrating Midsummer. The march will he held on Sunday.