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Project LV One – Day 125 – Learning the hard way

After the other day’s complete fail when I came to life drawing it was with some trepidation I stated a life study painting.  After three hours work I feel drained but somewhat relieved.  It has been far from plain sailing … Continue reading

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Project LV One – Day 124 – Frustrations…a recurring theme

I was once told a story about an artist who used his wife to pose for him.   He became quite sucessful in his artistic endeavours and started to sell his work.  His wife meanwhile became a very successful education … Continue reading

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Project LV One – Day 123 – Sketching and doodling with just a hint of yellow

In this proud land we grew up strong…  

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Project LV One – Day 122 – Hardwick Hall

Today was a recharge the batteries day.  Saturday had been a bit of a mope so I thought I needed to get out and give myself a good talking too – so off to the Hardwick Hall for us all. … Continue reading

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Project LV One – Day 117 – Likeness

Over the past few days the airwaves as well as the ether has been filled with tributes to Robin Williams.  I understand the natural outpouring of sympathy and feeling of loss but what I don’t understand is the underlying assumption … Continue reading

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Project LV One – Day 113 – Scribbles, Doodles and Sketches

I once a day in hospital and in the bed next to me was an art lecturer and artist from a local art school.  We started to talk and I mentioned that I liked to draw and sketch which he … Continue reading

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Project LV One – Day 112 – Sleep Deprivation

One of the things you really shouldn’t do is watch a programme late in the evening which is bound to  get you thinking – especially when you have been sleeping in the day time due to illness.  The long winded … Continue reading

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Project LV One – Day 111 – I am not very Groot at the moment

It is official I am the worlds worst patient or should that be impatient.  I am now sick and tired of being sick and tired and have decided to have a massive mard ( which interestingly Google auto corrected to … Continue reading

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Project LV One – Day 106 – More GOTG

More Guardian of the Galaxy inspired stuff…I really enjoyed the movie although I heard a rather sniffy review of the movie the other day so I guess it is not universally liked.  This is OK as I liked it and … Continue reading

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Project LV One – Day 102 – Sitting in the Sun

Another day another attempt to master soft pastels and I think I have reasons to be pleased.  This wasn’t anything like the previous disaster which is really encouraging.  As with any skill you just have to keep working at it … Continue reading

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