Saturday, October 28, 2006
Friday, October 27, 2006
Today my tutors took us to draw at the circus all day - how flamin' cool is that?????????
I'll post pictures tomorrow.....
For now though, here is a piccy of Matthew at a very important wedding we went to last Saturday (congrats d&e)...I'm mainly posting this as evidence that he does sometimes wear a shirt- and just cos' he looks lovely :-)
I'll post pictures tomorrow.....
For now though, here is a piccy of Matthew at a very important wedding we went to last Saturday (congrats d&e)...I'm mainly posting this as evidence that he does sometimes wear a shirt- and just cos' he looks lovely :-)
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Hello,
Have been busy, busy doing boring things like buying fridges so haven't been able to blog for a while. Now that I am back at Uni part-time I have the responsibility to do lots and lots of drawing for my module- we haven't been given a project yet just been told to keep bloomin drawing!
Here are some of my sketches although I think I am a bit behind with my work:
Have been busy, busy doing boring things like buying fridges so haven't been able to blog for a while. Now that I am back at Uni part-time I have the responsibility to do lots and lots of drawing for my module- we haven't been given a project yet just been told to keep bloomin drawing!
Here are some of my sketches although I think I am a bit behind with my work:
Most of the images are from my trip to Aldeburgh- I like to draw boats- they are always full of peculiar angles and perspective- it's good drawing practice.
Anyway, I am super busy at the moment what with working stupid hours at the Gallery all week and trying to get ahead with my own work. Sometimes it can be depressing working constantly trying to earn what turns out to be absolutely sod all every month.
Whenever I feel like that though I normally remember a quote from The Shawshank Redemption 'Get busy living or get busy dying'...it makes me laugh and tells me to just get on with it!
Holly :-)
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Hello,
This week Matthew and I are in Aldeburgh, Suffolk looking after Matthew’s parent’s dogs (who are a bit of hard work I must say).
So far, we have travelled back to our house twice to carry on with painting the walls so it's beginning to look a bit more like a home now. I can't wait to get stuck into the Garden although it's all a bit new to me and I don't know where to begin (although I notice Alan Titmarsh has a few good tips on the BBC website!). Mowing the lawn would be a good plan though! It's a bit wild.
I think I will start with the veggie patch first then think about planting some dark tulips (apparently you are meant to plant them in November). I want quite natural grasses and flowers such as poppies and lavender with tall sunflowers growing up the side of the old green shed. Plus, I am going to make some garden lights from jam jars and buttons (don't ask how- you will have to wait and see!). I think it will be looking lovely come Summer time (I hope).
Today, I have been out on the seafront sketching boats and houses. It was quite a muggy and grey day and the sun has now decided to come out as soon as I get home. I am trying to concentrate on actually concentrating. It takes practice to feel comfortable drawing in front of strangers in public. People look at you as though you are mad. This makes me distracted and nervous but I am getting used to it. I can't upload any images until Matthew gets home as I am not sure how to do it on the computer I am currently on.
Am now going to spend the rest of the evening making Shepherd’s Pie and thinking of a new life plan to kick my arse into gear (and practice better time management).
Holly :-)
This week Matthew and I are in Aldeburgh, Suffolk looking after Matthew’s parent’s dogs (who are a bit of hard work I must say).
So far, we have travelled back to our house twice to carry on with painting the walls so it's beginning to look a bit more like a home now. I can't wait to get stuck into the Garden although it's all a bit new to me and I don't know where to begin (although I notice Alan Titmarsh has a few good tips on the BBC website!). Mowing the lawn would be a good plan though! It's a bit wild.
I think I will start with the veggie patch first then think about planting some dark tulips (apparently you are meant to plant them in November). I want quite natural grasses and flowers such as poppies and lavender with tall sunflowers growing up the side of the old green shed. Plus, I am going to make some garden lights from jam jars and buttons (don't ask how- you will have to wait and see!). I think it will be looking lovely come Summer time (I hope).
Today, I have been out on the seafront sketching boats and houses. It was quite a muggy and grey day and the sun has now decided to come out as soon as I get home. I am trying to concentrate on actually concentrating. It takes practice to feel comfortable drawing in front of strangers in public. People look at you as though you are mad. This makes me distracted and nervous but I am getting used to it. I can't upload any images until Matthew gets home as I am not sure how to do it on the computer I am currently on.
Am now going to spend the rest of the evening making Shepherd’s Pie and thinking of a new life plan to kick my arse into gear (and practice better time management).
Holly :-)
Thursday, October 05, 2006
Bonjour!
Yes, I have cheered up now-
I like my new house now. It's growing on me plus I have actually slept properly for the first time in a month! No noisy neighbors...yay!
Matthew and I are in the process of re-decorating. Our trip to B&Q was fun but expensive- although we did splash out on some funky wallpaper to put in the alcoves of the living room (behind the fireplace). When it is finished I will post some before and after pictures.
We have a large garden with a vegetable patch, two apple trees, a plum tree, and three sheds (I'm thinking of turning one into our own private bar - he he!). I don't know much about gardening but I am really looking forward to getting my hands dirty. Plus, it will be great to grow our own veg- never again, will I have to purchase crappy tesco produce! In the summer, we are also considering buying some chickens although that it is not our main priority just yet.
By the way, does anyone know how to make curtains? I need to buy some thick lined ones but they are very expensive- I'm guessing it would be cheaper to buy material and make them myself?
Holly :-)
Yes, I have cheered up now-
I like my new house now. It's growing on me plus I have actually slept properly for the first time in a month! No noisy neighbors...yay!
Matthew and I are in the process of re-decorating. Our trip to B&Q was fun but expensive- although we did splash out on some funky wallpaper to put in the alcoves of the living room (behind the fireplace). When it is finished I will post some before and after pictures.
We have a large garden with a vegetable patch, two apple trees, a plum tree, and three sheds (I'm thinking of turning one into our own private bar - he he!). I don't know much about gardening but I am really looking forward to getting my hands dirty. Plus, it will be great to grow our own veg- never again, will I have to purchase crappy tesco produce! In the summer, we are also considering buying some chickens although that it is not our main priority just yet.
By the way, does anyone know how to make curtains? I need to buy some thick lined ones but they are very expensive- I'm guessing it would be cheaper to buy material and make them myself?
Holly :-)
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