02/07/22
Studio - moth wings getting there. .. dusty. Struggling with top colour. Tried green and purple. White is too close to the magpie moth tones.
03/07/22
In my own head yet again. This time it feels vastly different. Other concerns are taking precedent and pushing issues into the background. This is never a final solution I know but it is positive that mindset has altered accordingly.
More progress to ‘Mothman’ this evening.
08/07/22
“The artist has to put before the eyes of the public forms and poses which has existed previously in the darkness and confusion of an irrational mind, or one which is beset by uncontrolled passion.”
Goya
10/07/22
13/07/22
Sad to be missing the opening of the Boyle Arts festival tonight.
Sketchbook work instead.
14/07/22
Asked to give a talk. Delighted.
16/07/22
Nearly fell asleep. Not a good start.
Studio - at a bit of a crossroads. This along with paints needing freshening up is why I’ll focus on drawing up new canvas / boards.
17/07/22
Studio again.
It’s so strange. Things are so good at the moment. Just… negative voices. Popping in and wearing down. Keep active mentally. Support system. Breathe.
18/07/22
When a lead weight is released, you float and rise. Getting there.
‘Mothman’ finished. Trying to stick to the less is more philosophy.
19/07/22
D.T.M.
20/07/22
Sketchbook work.
21/07/22
Short but very sweet stint in the studio. A good start on three pieces.
22/07/22
Ulster Museum trip with my girls!
Stuart Calvin’s show in Atypical is excellent and heartfelt. The Alexandra Lethbridge exhibition in the GoldenThread is worth seeing.
