Knitting - my scarf

waiting for another skein of Noro Transitons, so only half done...

seaweed

I wasn't sure whether to post this, as it is not a list or arty related.

It is very personal, which is something I avoid on this blog. But, its a marker.

I'm no sure what will happen to my lists after this. Perhaps no change, perhaps a new sense of purpose, or perhaps less activity... but its a marker.

My Mum died on 19th September 2008

I miss her.

Sculpture Diaries

Waldemar Januszczak's Sculpture Diaries

I've just watched this programme (which is available on demand for the next 7 days on Channel 4 website).

Tonight it covered Land Art and showed the Sun Tunnels by Nancy Holt. They looked amazing sitting in the Utah desert but the care and attention to their positioning makes them even more impressive. You can read more about it on Wikipedia

I was first struck by the giant structures framing the sun (they are placed as a X along the lines of the winter solstice and summer solstice) and the holes drilled through them which projects a constellation inside them.

The tunnels themselves offer shelter from the desert sun but also allow you to walk amongst the stars.

I love discovering new art!

stranded colour wheel

Using stranded cottons in 6 colours I'm stitching a colour wheel, mixing the 6 colours to get 12.

I'm just using straight stitches and I may try darning too...

I like the overlapping straight lines... reminds me of my frottage mat.

Knitting - Toddler Girl's shrug

4ply stocking stitch marathon... only another 20" to go...

Studio Journal - colour schemes

I've done some more 'formal' colour schemes in my sketchbook. Inspired by exercises in Sharon B's Studio Journal class and my Half a Mile to Pittenweem piece.

I love the intensity of watercolour pencils, although my purples look very similar!