The ocean wept

And so the ocean lost its depths
And boredom rained as the ocean wept

'Seal Jubillee - Bat for Lashes'

Work in progress 3...

Work in progress 2...

Work in progress...

The start of something new after three solid days in the studio. I don't usually publish 'work in progress' so obviously this is the very early stages. I've been working in monochrome for sometime now - so very refreshing to be using so much colour again.

Admin, admin, admin...

Well I have nothing to show (other than a quick photoshop filtered photo to keep your interest - hmmmm must try harder!). I've been working very hard at lots of admin of late at Art Space. The usual job with the addition of extra hours worked on the Art Space Portsmouth International Residency 2009. We have now appointed our artist - who will be arriving in Portsmouth in September. See the Art Space website for 'soon to be published' info: www.artspace.co.uk

BUT NOW I have the luxury of a week off - hooray! As well as couple of relaxing days out, I'm also planning to get some serious studio time in. I have something planned. So... watch this space...

Peter Doig

I am currently obsessed with this painting by Peter Doig. It has been projected on my mind for the last week, especially before I sleep. A healthy obsession at least! I think it is because I've been thinking a lot about the application of paint recently and love the thin washes. I also love the double image of the wings. Doig said his studio was leaking at the time and he let the rain water pour onto the canvas. I prefer to imagine this as an insect rather than 'Batman' though!


Peter Doig, Man Dressed as Bat, 2007
Oil on linen, 275 x 200 cm
Image © Peter Doig, Courtesy Gavin Brown enterprises, New York

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