Claude Glass [Black mirror]
I had not heard of the ‘black mirror‘ until the artist Karen Strang shared some of the story behind it. This is from Southern Reporter and Cork Commercial Courier, 17 … Continue reading Claude Glass [Black mirror]
Tag: artists
I used to paint
Some of my artwork from years gone by:
Ian’s ideas
Ian Hamilton Finlay continues to inspire what I do.
An Eardley moment
5 June 2025:
the Punk Rock pensioners
Text: headline in a supplement from one of last Sunday’s newspapers Background image: Row of Windows by Joan Eardley
REACHOUT
Last Sunday, Peter and Sian attended Clackmannanshire Open Studios 2025. Here are some images of the creative work: Karen Strang gave a wonderful history [‘herstory’] of pigments in a performance … Continue reading REACHOUT
Optician-Artist
Last week, when exploring Kelvingrove Art Gallery with my wife Sian, this painting stopped me in my tracks: Two figures at a fence, Islay, 1904 by John Quinton Pringle. John … Continue reading Optician-Artist
ZAZA
Karen Strang, a friend of Peter and Sian, recently had this exhibition in Perth. Karen provided this introduction to her exhibition: “It has been a heartfelt project since my mother … Continue reading ZAZA