At the end of each year I like to look back and do a visual summary of my paintings. It may seem indulgent and in fact it is, in that this is for my own records, so that I can check which way I am trending. However, you may find it interesting, even though it is sort-of personal stocktaking! I also set my artistic goals for the following year and by being public about these I am also answerable! Each year I go through Jenny Ditzler's 'My Best Year Yet', and this year I am on such a high about … [Read more...]
New Year 2015 and reflections on 2014
First of all, before I begin reflecting: Thank you so much everyone for your fabulous support with Rope of Words - for following my numerous blogs and meanderings, the printing, handbinding and finally for ordering books. We are on the home run - having sold over half the books and have broken even. Now I just need to make the large "artist's books" in an edition of 6-10 copies. My best (creative) year yet? Yes I think it has been. This reflection is based on Jinny Ditzler's "Best Year … [Read more...]