Author: katyjones68

Horses and humans

I have just come back from a day of drawing horses in the grounds of the Munnings Museum in Dedham. Munnings was President of the Royal Academy from 1944-1949 but his views on modern art, particularly Picasso, has made him a controversial figure to many artists including, admittedly, me for a period. But I have… Continue reading Horses and humans

Old and new, then and now

I’ve recently been working on a series of small pieces, just 7” x 5”, after seeing another artist’s work at a local gallery. Smaller works may be more affordable but they can be just as challenging as larger works; and require a different discipline, different materials and different brushes. It brought to mind the contrast… Continue reading Old and new, then and now

Experimentation

Although artists undoubtedly need technique and discipline there is always room for creative impetuosity. My need to draw is compulsive and impulsive and I frequently use materials that are hand, rather than lose the moment. In this series of pieces I have used coffee, cocoa, tea, gravel, even Rizla papers. Sometimes this is a deliberate… Continue reading Experimentation

The magnificent human body

6 Nations Rugby 2023 - Scotland v Ireland

I always adore drawing the human body although my earliest foray into this subject matter at the Norwich School of Art in the 1960s wasn’t the most auspicious! Life drawing was compulsory for all art students and the Principal of the Art School at the time Noel Spencer held my drawing up as an example… Continue reading The magnificent human body

Energy and creativity

It has been an incredibly productive period for me recently, causing me to reflect on the symbiotic relationship between an artist and energy. Am I more productive because I am observing and inspired by energy and movement? Or is it an increase in my own energy levels that enable me to see and appreciate my… Continue reading Energy and creativity

New card range soon available

This week I’ve been choosing artwork to make into a new range of A6 greeting cards. I’ve almost completely run out of my existing stock so wanted to replenish my supplies with some old favourites – including brussels sprouts and onions, which always prove popular – together with some new designs. I have chosen 12… Continue reading New card range soon available

Autumn highs and lows

The past few weeks have had their highs and lows. The low was caused by another bout of Covid, which has kept me house-bound and rather under the weather, although I have kept up with my drawing and painting, including finishing this vibrant oil. My dear cats, which have been my constant companions throughout have… Continue reading Autumn highs and lows