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I was blessed with a Waterstones card this Xmas, courtesy of Prodigal 1, who definitely knows his mother's love for books. truro wqas busy, but spent a heavenly time reading and drinking in the upstairs Costas, which is the closest thing to 'prayer' that I will ever be.

bethnoir recommends Ben Aaronovitch's book Rivers of London , which kept me entertained for a short while. I was interested in the Banksy book Wall and Piece and am glad it is in my shelf now. I haven't got around to the Wild Art book, but it is shaping up to be a good read. In my down time, I am coming away from intense, heavy lit - settling instead for a jolly good read. Pre Xmas, I started to read Salman Rushdie's Midnight's Children which I vow to finish before I start the new term.

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You have GOT to see this - think it is both fascinating and absolutely lovely :-)

Click on here -------> Artist Leaves Dress In The Dead Sea For 2 Months And It Turns Into Glittering Salt Crystal Masterpiece

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swtsttn at Donna Ruff

http://sweet-station.com/blog/2016/05/donna-ruff/

http://sweet-station.com/blog/?p=46962

” What captures my attention as an artist are ordinary things, artifacts of lives lived and time passing: a folded newspaper, a mosaic tile, a frayed textile. I find visual patterns in these artifacts and recreate and expand upon them in a slow, deliberate process that replicates a sense of aging and imperfection through cutting, burning and layering the resulting works on paper. The paper I choose is essential to the result. I often work on pre-existing media such as newspaper and books, cutting away some of the content, but I also use handmade paper to contrast my drawing on pure white grounds.” – Donna Ruff

I have managed up til page 62 and have been distracted by learning to make rag rugs. This is the test piece and now I will move on to bigger and hopefully better things - but not until the Levi assignment has been done.

Back to Levi - interesting how he writes as a scientist would, providing stats and pared back observations which enable the reader to believe the account without hesitation. Right now, Levi is in the hospital for treatment re his foot. Will read some more before I go to bed.

I love this time of year, cold and clear with a hint of the start of better weather. Such bright light and interesting shadows. The trees are starting to sprout leaves and the migratory birds are slowly making their way back - the birdsong enriching the estuary soundscape. The river tide is well in and although it is still comparatively freezing, the mercury is at least making an effort.

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I have been most fortunate in finding a place that organises arty/crafty days. Yesterday, I made a victorian box and for a first go, it actually came out looking pretty ok. I have my eye set on a rag rug making day and a scrap journalling day too. I have come to a stage where I am fed up being squashed flat by academia and since there is only one assignment due re the module before I finish the half year. Taking up arty/crafty stuff is just an excellent way for me to unwind, plus it gives me ideas for script/novel ideas too.

( My Victorian Box )

Electrical pyrography by celebrated artist Alan S Whitfield (alias the guy I owe a cup of tea)

I just HAVE to repost this because it is so amazing

There's something mysterious and haunting about submerged objects that are just sitting at the bottom of the ocean, amassing coral and becoming one with the underwater landscape. Maybe it's our fascination with finding mythical places like Atlantis, or maybe it has something to do with our fear of the unknown, whatever it is, submerged objects have an awe-inspiring quality that can't be found above water.

Haunting underwater sculptures are Jason deCaires Taylor's specialty. The internationally acclaimed sculptor creates living underwater installations that offer a mysterious and fleeting glimmer into an oceanic world where art develops from the effects of nature.

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Entries tagged with art 2016

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