Notes from the Studio

A contemplative journal exploring the materiality of paint, the alchemy of earth pigments, and the rhythm of the South Coast landscape.

12.04.2024

The Weight of Ochre

Studio table with raw ochre pigments and grinding tools

Grinding raw earth into colour, and letting the resistance of the pigment set the rhythm of the day.

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28.03.2024

Hand-tied Brushes

Handmade brushes and bound artist materials in the studio

Brushes made from found fibres, coastal plants and studio fragments ask for conversation rather than control.

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15.03.2024

Coastal Silence

Studio table with works on paper and quiet coastal light

A misted South Coast morning becomes a studio lesson in subtraction, wash, drying time and restraint.

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