It’s not unusual in my art practice to have things take unexpected twists. So, I really haven’t fought the introduction of crows into my tree paintings. Crows are something very much of home for me, and connecting to them within my art seems natural. But, attracting crows isn’t the same as attracting most other birds. …
Chris Willard, from the Cambridge Centre for the Arts, and Brian Mullins, from Virtual Vistor, came by my studio last week and shot some footage for a project they have in mind. Brian has kindly uploaded an example onto YouTube for anyone interested. If you like, you can make some popcorn and take a look …
Three weeks ago one of my Dorking hens went broody on a clutch of eggs. Last year this didn’t end well, and none of the eggs hatched. But I’ve learned a bit more about the hatching process since then and I thought I’d give it another go, and let things happen as they would. So, …
The wonderful English iconographer, Aidan Hart, once commented that my children, were my best work—and I believe this to be true both theologically and in my heart. So, here is my best art creating art of their own …
Today I cleaned up my presence at the Homer Watson Gallery in Kitchener. Last March I was named Artist in Residence for this public gallery and over the past year I have had opportunity to demonstrate, lecture and paint. Over the summer I painted in the little cabin on the grounds that was used for …
Thanks to the generosity of Morgan and Lindsey of California, I was able to visit the Icon Exhibit currently on at the Getty. If you’re interested in seeing more about the exhibition you can go to: http://www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/icons_sinai/ Today I spent the whole day at the Getty. Going into the exhibition space I had a idea …