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Sep 7, 20171 min

Inspiring Artist of the day - Grayson Perry

God/Goddess of Home Decor Grayson Perry. If you haven't heard of him I'd be surprised, although my partner did say "Who?". Winner of the...

Jul 6, 20172 min

Inspiring Artist of the Day - Charles Rennie Mackintosh

Charles Rennie Mackintosh was known to some as an artist, others as a designer, and more as an architect. I love this wide and varied...

May 4, 20171 min

Inspiring Artists of the day - Lucienne Day

Textile designer - a seminal moment in the history of textile design - Calyx furnishing fabric, 1951: What's not to admire?! It was free...

Apr 27, 20171 min

Inspiring Artist of the day - James Leman

Each time I look at his work I am stunned by the brilliance and the audacity of it. James Leman not only designed but wove the fabric...

Mar 21, 20171 min

Inspiring Artist of the day... Saul Steinberg

Why? The economy of line! A little bit of back history - how I started this train of thought... Those of you who've seen my Facebook...

Aug 11, 20161 min

Christmas is coming!

Really?! So soon?! So why not wrap your presents with wee Scottie dogs in festive mood, bringing home the holly?! #art #artist...

Jul 28, 20161 min

The subject for today : Inspiration

... it comes from a myriad of places and fires up the Muse to create all manner of wonderful stuff. So where does mine come from? Chance...

Jun 20, 20161 min

Bonny Prints Charming!

A week in Scotland and thoughts naturally turn to the ubiquitous tartan, well it is everywhere! Several years ago - during a visit to...