Author Archives: Hannah

Some bits of news

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Hannah

A couple of bits of news to fill you in on. Big Dreamer and I have been updating my website. If you head to the portfolio section you can see some of the things I’ve been beavering away on recently. … Continue reading →

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The advent thief

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Hannah

Little Owl has had this advent calendar since she was born. It has drawers that I fill up with sweets and we read a bit of the Christmas story each time we open a drawer. It goes on the table … Continue reading →

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Warp drive

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Hannah

Big Dreamer succumbed to the lurgy on Wednesday and got sent home from work. He pads around after me looking mournful. It drives me mad because there is just nothing to be done with him. I also feel like I’m … Continue reading →

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Life drawing

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Hannah

I am just back from the college shop, my pockets bulging with brand new bottles of bright inks. I also picked up a graphite stick on the recommendation of my tutor in Life Drawing yesterday. It’s essentially a pencil but … Continue reading →

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Father Christmas vacancy

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Hannah

This morning was bright and frosty. Ollie the new sheepdog puppy was tearing around the farmyard. She has earned herself the name of ‘The Mouth on Legs’ for her propensity to chew everything in her path. This is a piece I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Myxomatosis

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Hannah

This week at college all of us fourth years gave presentations about our work to the rest of the illustration department. I’ve never had to give a presentation about myself before and it felt especially odd because so much of … Continue reading →

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Christmas Star

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Hannah

It’s not like me to sing the praises of Tesco. Especially when they do that labelling thing where I think I’ve bought a ham for Β£4.99 when it was actually Β£4.99/kg but I was too busy wrestling a 3 year … Continue reading →

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Lardy Cake

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Hannah

This morning is bright and crisp. The washing is on the line. Lorries have been trundling in and out of the farm yard. They are here to collect some cattle. Have any of you ever heard of Lardy cake? When … Continue reading →

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The colour green

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Hannah

A variety of coloured dots have been appearing on the backs of the ewes on the farm. We’re halfway through breeding season and for sheep this is known as tupping. Our next door neighbour, who is the shepherd on the farm, … Continue reading →

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A day for remembering

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Hannah

At the top of the farm the low sun illuminated the golds and bronzes of the long grasses. The sky was lilac and the wintery sun elongated our bodies in leggy shadows across the fields. It felt like a day … Continue reading →

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