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- 21.02.2012 The pursuit of one thing
- 19.02.2012 A new series begins
- 05.02.2012 Spanish metaphor 2011
/The pursuit of one thing
12:20 Tuesday 21 February
How does one find simplicity in the midst of so much stuff? Soren Kirkegaard, the 19th century Danish philosopher defines integrity as ‘a heart that desires one thing’. This profound concept highlights the challenge of this year’s painting project. How do I simplify the complexity of this spectacularly mountainous landscape? read more
/A new series begins
18:53 Sunday 19 February
Same landscape as last year, yet very different paintings. What’s this new series all about? I got back last Wednesday from a week of painting in southern Spain. I started a new series of paintings inspired by the theme ‘The Soloist's Voice’. read more
/Spanish metaphor 2011
21:37 Sunday 5 February
How does one create a new approach in an area of familiarity, even of expertise? There are times when this is quite an important question. Sometimes we’re simply stuck in a rut. Other times we need to break into new territory to open up new opportunities or fuel new learning, or we're simply curious... what if...? read more