October 5 17 / day 277
There’s a pattern emerging here. Can you see it? I can. Falling, falling deeply. Falling in and not minding the cold. Breath it in, and back out. Letting it go. Falling in with my practice very easily. Then falling right … Continue reading
April 16 16 / day 106
It’s already April, I was going to spout some crap about “New Year, new studio” but it’s a bit late for that. The new space is (if at all possible) smaller than my old studio, but in every other way … Continue reading
January 25 15 / day 24
It shouldn’t be surprising that it takes a while to get back in the game after a break from the studio. It’s still disheartening when things don’t go right. I don’t know if it’s the subject matter, technique or something … Continue reading
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December 21 14 / day 354
OK – so i’d like to confess something which may offend you… I like other peoples art. I know… it’s shocking, but it’s true. As an artist, I don’t believe that anyone has ‘rights’ over a style (‘technique’)… I believe … Continue reading
November 18 14 / day 321
I’m trying to stay two steps ahead of myself and planning the next piece while still working on the current one(s)
Posted in Art, Daily, Thoughts, work in progress
November 17 14 / day 320
It’s always a slower pace during the winter months. I’d hoped to get the next set of works well under way by now but having a studio clear-out and tidy up slowed the progress right down. The mental juices are … Continue reading
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Tagged artwork, in progress, kimmings, oil paint, Painting
August 10 13 / day 221
So yeah, I guess for a while I’ve been moving toward a more ‘traditional’ way of painting/creating. The other day I made a preliminary sketch (cartoon) of a full figure portrait I’ve been wanting to make (and been putting off) … Continue reading
January 2 13 / day 1
Happy New Year to you all – here’s to a hopeful and amazing 2013. 2012 was a quiet but productive year for me in many ways. I’d planned it that way after a crazy busy (and in many ways unproductive) … Continue reading
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Tagged art, julian kimmings, oil painting, Thoughts
November 23 12 / day 327
A little while ago I applied to join a group on Flickr where you upload a set of images of yourself and invite other members of the group to create art (in the traditional sense) from them. I’ve already painted … Continue reading
October 17 12 / day 290
I think it’s fair to say that quite a lot of my past influence has come from reading about old or past cultures. I’m not able to pin-point what it is that captures my interest, maybe because I haven’t ever … Continue reading
Tagged legends, miwok, myths, old stories