Virtual Window Triptych

This collage comes from an earlier print of a window. I cut up views of landscapes and collaged them to create a new landscape. I then put the shape of windows over it, I decided I liked the uneven window outlines which make it confusing as to if you are in or out.

Digital Blossom

The cherry tree outside my bedroom window is so beautiful right now. This pic was done in a computer art programme, which is fun to use and get something down quickly.

Kahlo Collage 2

Really enjoying doing these collages! Another Frida Kahlo inspired one!

Kahlo Collage

Another collage, inspired by my new book on the art of Frida Kahlo. Collage is great because it quickly becomes a bit surreal...

Beach Huts

And now for something completely different! These are beach huts in the village of Hopeman on the north coast of Scotland. They are all quirky and different. I am thinking of doing a more abstract version of this as it is basically about the colours and shapes. 

And here it is in collaged bits from a magazine. Really fun technique and super chuffed with this one!

And digital!

Spring Wardrobe

Looks like Spring is finally on its way, triggering a wardrobe change over.
For Spring I like cardigans, jersey tops, tshirts, jeans and more relaxed skirts. This year I seem to have bought a lot of striped tops (Fatface and Joules) with a nautical vibe, also a pastel check shirt (Sainsburys). I bought a brown leather cross body bag too (also from Fatface). I am experimenting with shirts which you can also wear over a tshirt as a cardigan/ jacket type thing. Spring/Summer colours I like include blue, navy, grey, pink, green and white. Apparently yellow is in this year but it does not suit me at all, all though I don’t mind red sometimes. Shoe wise I am always sad to stop wearing my ubiquitous knee boots and start on some comfy flat shoes.

More Neolithic

Using those water and ink squeezy brush pens again! This amazing decorated stone is from Sweden, via the brilliant book The Megalithic European by Julian Cope. Julian is a rock singer, author and self taught archaeology expert. He links art, archaology, spirituality and the importance of landscape and place. It interests me how early human art has similar elements whether from Scotland, or Sweden or from Africa or Australia. Patterns and symbols, possibly for contemplation or meditation.