WHAT AM I DOING? paradox, CLOWNS, nostalgia and NUNS

Artists are an inquisitive breed – in common with journalists we seek the truth – in short we are nosy ! My studio is one of 30 in a converted chapel – some are big – some like mine are

WHAT AM I DOING? paradox, CLOWNS, nostalgia and NUNS

Artists are an inquisitive breed – in common with journalists we seek the truth – in short we are nosy ! My studio is one of 30 in a converted chapel – some are big – some like mine are

HALF TERM BLUES & copper sulphate

As a retired art teacher I should be enjoying one very long half term. Sadly my pension is so small that I cannot afford to enjoy a life that isn’t regulated by terms and a constant round of chasing my

HALF TERM BLUES & copper sulphate

As a retired art teacher I should be enjoying one very long half term. Sadly my pension is so small that I cannot afford to enjoy a life that isn’t regulated by terms and a constant round of chasing my

GROUNDCOURSE : drawing and painting SKILLS of the MASTERS

Chriswoodartist’s “GROUNDCOURSE drawing and painting SKILLS of the MASTERS” : at THE WEA OMEGA CENTRE, PORTSMOUTH. WEEK 5 :STILL LIFE : Drawing in Colour. The course has proved very popular and is now fully booked. However, we are now reserving

GROUNDCOURSE : drawing and painting SKILLS of the MASTERS

Chriswoodartist’s “GROUNDCOURSE drawing and painting SKILLS of the MASTERS” : at THE WEA OMEGA CENTRE, PORTSMOUTH. WEEK 5 :STILL LIFE : Drawing in Colour. The course has proved very popular and is now fully booked. However, we are now reserving

Mistaken Identity & Pinterest

I was amused to learn that yesterday I got two referrals to this website from Pinterest. When I dug a little deeper I discovered that a “pin” (a technical term us Pinterest fans use to describe an image) was tagged

Mistaken Identity & Pinterest

I was amused to learn that yesterday I got two referrals to this website from Pinterest. When I dug a little deeper I discovered that a “pin” (a technical term us Pinterest fans use to describe an image) was tagged

The sweet smell of nostalgia, Barrel Organs & Barges

A display of the maritime history of Ipswich seen through a window at “The Waterfront, Ipswich, Suffolk” Copyright http://www.chriswoodartist.com 2014 I have a tiny bolt hole on the East Coast and when I feel like some inspiration, a glass of

The sweet smell of nostalgia, Barrel Organs & Barges

A display of the maritime history of Ipswich seen through a window at “The Waterfront, Ipswich, Suffolk” Copyright http://www.chriswoodartist.com 2014 I have a tiny bolt hole on the East Coast and when I feel like some inspiration, a glass of

HMS Lance, THE IRON DUKE and the transformers

  “Indefatigable”© http://www.chriswoodartist.com All rights reserved Charcoal, Conte, Ink, Tissue Paper on card. I am currently exploring ideas and ways of working for a series of work inspired by WW1naval engagements. Originally this was to produce a piece of work

HMS Lance, THE IRON DUKE and the transformers

  “Indefatigable”© http://www.chriswoodartist.com All rights reserved Charcoal, Conte, Ink, Tissue Paper on card. I am currently exploring ideas and ways of working for a series of work inspired by WW1naval engagements. Originally this was to produce a piece of work

3 prints, developers and an abandonned “workmate”.

  “The Ship Anson’ “The Hard” Portsmouth UK  ©www.chriswoodartist.com All rights reserved This week, in between organising next terms teaching and doing a drawing for the Fareham Art Trail,  I am drawing up ideas for three new lino cuts. The

3 prints, developers and an abandonned “workmate”.

  “The Ship Anson’ “The Hard” Portsmouth UK  ©www.chriswoodartist.com All rights reserved This week, in between organising next terms teaching and doing a drawing for the Fareham Art Trail,  I am drawing up ideas for three new lino cuts. The

life drawing, CAVE ART, MODERNISM and BEYOND

The following text began as the INTRODUCTION to session 10 of my EXPERIMENTAL LIFE DRAWING WORKSHOP to be held in the WEA OMEGA CENTRE in PORTSMOUTH  08.07.2014 A key element of drawing begins with an understanding of structure, whether it’s

life drawing, CAVE ART, MODERNISM and BEYOND

The following text began as the INTRODUCTION to session 10 of my EXPERIMENTAL LIFE DRAWING WORKSHOP to be held in the WEA OMEGA CENTRE in PORTSMOUTH  08.07.2014 A key element of drawing begins with an understanding of structure, whether it’s

Superstores, cheap plonk and hand made paper

Knocking superstores has become a national pastime but today I can report good news ! I have been aciduously collecting the flowers from my camellia and have a huge carrier bag of them. My idea was to put them in

Superstores, cheap plonk and hand made paper

Knocking superstores has become a national pastime but today I can report good news ! I have been aciduously collecting the flowers from my camellia and have a huge carrier bag of them. My idea was to put them in

Swimming Lessons with The Medusa

I began writing this post two weeks ago and it was supposed to recount the tales of one week of mystery and mayhem in the Wood household. However, one week has quickly become Two ! Week one began frantically finishing

Swimming Lessons with The Medusa

I began writing this post two weeks ago and it was supposed to recount the tales of one week of mystery and mayhem in the Wood household. However, one week has quickly become Two ! Week one began frantically finishing