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I like to work small, to be honest I haven't got the space to work on large canvases, especially those that need be left to dry for days on end... Plus I'm quite aware that not everyone has large studio loft apartments with masses of wall space, so I like to work on a smaller more affordable pieces. Small artworks on paper, and I have to say you can't get much smaller than an ACEO! Well you probably can, but you know what I'm saying, overall these small collectable cards are ideal for framing, displaying on a shelf or collecting in an album. For those not in the know, an ACEO - which stands for Art Cards, Editions and Originals, are miniature works of art, standing at just 2.5" x 3.5", these little pieces of art are both popular and highly collectable. Offering an affordable entry point for collectors and enthusiasts alike. From an Artist's point of view, including my own, the small scale is less intimidating than a large page, I find it encourages me to be more playful, less concerned about being wasteful if something doesn't turn out how I would like... the picture above shows an afternoon spent creating these abstract pieces, all created on quality watercolour paper, using a combination of watercolour paint, ink, and coffee...I feel that some worked better than others, but overall I like the results...I would love to know what you think? Are they something that you might purchase? Let me know in the comments below. Until next time thank you for reading - see you next week! For the song that's going round my head this week, it's from Ella Langley - Choosin Texas Enjoy!
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In my last post I introduced the Kelpies - a tourist attraction in Falkirk Scotland... Artist Andy Scott is said to have been inspired by not only the Heavy Horses that worked the canals, but also the Scottish Folklore of the shape shifting water spirits of the Kelpie - hence the name The Kelpies. When I visited not only was I struck by the immense size, how can you not be when they tower 100 feet in the air? What I also loved about them was the design of these immense steel panels, I don't know if this was intentional, but to me the panels continue the whole feel of shape shifting with their various geometric patterns where the wind can whistle through... Taking the steel panels as inspiration, here are some of my original artworks on watercolour paper, that I have been working on recently, I was pleased with how they worked out and look forward to creating a few more in this series...please let me know your thoughts...
As always thank you for reading - see you next week. For the song this week, I'm thinking 'Wind of Change' from the Scorpions... Have you seen the Kelpies? The work of Artist & Sculptor Andy Scott...
Not only are they a well known Scottish Landmark where they can be found at Grangemouth, Falkirk. They are an amazing feat of engineering, standing at 30 metres high - approximately 100ft tall they are the largest equine sculptures in the world! A complex and award winning structural steel design, unveiled in 2014. The horses named Duke and Barron stand at the junction of the Forth & Clyde Canal. Representing both the heavy horses that were so much a part of canal life, as well as taking inspiration from Celtic folklore - The Kelpie who is described as a malevolent shape shifting water spirit that often appears as a horse with hidden strengths if captured. These sculptures which stand proud in the landscape are simply amazing, and well worth a visit if you are in the area. They can be found at; The Helix, Grangemouth, Falkirk FK2 7ZT In next weeks post I'll share how they have inspired some recent work...so until then thank you for reading.
Oh and if your interested, this weeks studio playlist included a song from Teddy Swims - The Door check it out here... |
Hello!In this space which has no ceilings, walls or doors... I would like to invite you in, and share with you some of my work and a few things of interest which help to inspire my work including music to the places and spaces we call home...
AuthorCatherine Hoggins |
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