Meanwhile, the totem pole oak arrives

While enjoying having the exhibition up, I have also been organising the collection & delivery of ye olde oak beam, for the Cornish totem pole commission.
Dave used his crane to get it up onto Richard's trailer, & we drove it back to Brighton. It was then hefted up stairs to my studio by three brave & fearless men, called, oddly, Mark, Luke, and John. I am sure if Matthew had been available it would have been easier. I was going to photograph them hefting it up the stairs, a step at a time, but was worried that one of them may pass out through over exertion, so didn't!
I have now been working on it for a week, lovely hard old wood, and will update with more pics soon.

Open for only one more week

Hello! So my exhibition is open now for only one more week, till Tuesday Oct. 2nd. It's been going really well, with quite a few sales and great feedback. I've had some interesting encounters with unusual people, listened to their stories, and had too many squishy cakes and tea in Rottingdean cafes.....
Here is the Little Oyster (from Lewis Carroll), followed by some overviews of the show.

The Private View

A lovely sunny day perfect for the Private View....anyone for tea?

My Exhibition is OPEN!! so please come...

 

Wolves in Rottingdean

at: The Grange Art Gallery and Museum

Rottindean, Sussex, BN2 7AH

September 6th - October 2nd

open Mon - Sat 10 to 4, Sun 2 - 4 (closed Weds)

Wolf Panels

So, here are the wolf panels, part of the Jungle Book display for my forthcoming exhibition. They are carved on tall oak slabs. It's both exciting and a bit nerve-wracking, I haven't had a solo show for a few years, and am including some drawings and sketches, so I guess a crisis of confidence is allowed. But there's still a few things to organise, so I had better get on with them. Exhibition dates & times to follow soon...

The boy and the wolf cub

I have finished Mowgli and the wolf cub! More work than I had expected, the oak was very hard. I am, for the moment, happy with them. I hope Mowgli isn't "cute", but is mischievous and strong. This is the final piece for the Jungle Book collection at my forthcoming exhibition. Now I need to get on with oiling older works, framing drawings, publicity etc.And prepare the studio for the arrival of a large oak beam.......
Meanwhile it is summer again, very hot, and the South Downs are covered with wildflowers. So I am distracted by taking my dog on long hill walks. The artist and her dog...
 

Mowgli in Progress

I have been working on Mowgli and the wolf cub, the last one of the Jungle Book series for my solo show at the Grange, early September. These images show stages of development, though the piece is not yet finished, so please watch out for the next Blog! Meanwhile I am surprised to say that I have become sucked into the Olympics. Never having watched sport before, and only taking part for pleasure, (cycling & swimming,) this time round I have just been so impressed by the athletes' courage, and their urge to do their best. I guess that's all any of us can do really.