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Christmas Party

The world and his wife were at the supermarket this morning, looking harassed as they manoeuvred brimming trolleys of Christmas goodies through the crowds. A friendly manager cheered everyone up in our queue by giving out chocolates. Fortunately we only … Continue reading

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Picture Hooks

Even though it was blowing a gale on Saturday we ventured out to the German Market in Edinburgh. We had promised Little Owl she could go ice skating and this was our last chance to take her to the rink … Continue reading

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Fruitful labours

Here is the fruit of some of my labours at the Cyrenians. These proofs are of promotional postcards and business cards I made up for the SCCR team. They came through from the printers this week and will soon be … Continue reading

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Toadstools and learning

The paths down by the river are lined with enormous toadstools that look like creamy dinner plates laid out on a table cloth of gold and bronze autumn leaves. Yesterday we signed Little Owl up for school in September. There … Continue reading

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Morning in the Cornfield

After tonight’s life drawing class there will only be two more until the end of term. It’s gone really fast and I’ve enjoyed it a lot. It’s brilliant to see how people have progressed. Here is another of my new … Continue reading

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Searching for brown

Yesterday a chill wind blew. It was laden with portents of ice and snow. Today the sheep dogs lounge in the sun on the steps from the farm yard. The weather is warm and mild again but we draw in … Continue reading

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Bright moon

Here is a photograph from my life drawing class last night. At the beginning of the class I set the students some exercises using collage to help them develop their understanding of shape and the human body. On the way … Continue reading

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Colder days

The temperature has dropped in the last few days and we are unusually unprepared. The chimney needs to be swept and the wood shed is bare. These are now urgent items on my ‘To Do’ list. So what have I … Continue reading

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Wildwood

This week skeins of pink-footed geese have been spotted over the farm, making their way south to their winter feeding grounds. Although many pass us by, for some the east coast of Scotland will be their destination and they will … Continue reading

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Radio Times 90th Anniversary

For any of you interested in illustration there was a brilliant programme on Radio 4 today, presented by Peter Day, discussing the artwork used in the Radio Times over its 90 year life span. It’s called The Art of the … Continue reading

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