Hospitalfield
The week before last, this was ‘picture of the week’ in the Herald. Two years ago, Sian and Peter visited Hospitalfield. It is a special place that encourages and supports … Continue reading Hospitalfield
Tag: artists
“Where Martha played”
At the foot of page two, leading on to page three of The Quarry Wood, we are taken to a great cairn of stones ‘where Martha played’: The above painting … Continue reading “Where Martha played”
poetry in landscape
I reveal what I feel [I am not a confident artist] All that I create feels selfish [I am an artist] I find poetry in landscape [where I am wonderfully … Continue reading poetry in landscape
“Not acted before this season”
I recently came across this delightful map of Hawkhill and its observatory. Before it was demolished this Georgian villa used to neighbour Holyrood Palace, just below Salisbury crags. The title … Continue reading “Not acted before this season”
A forgotten artist
William Delacour (also known as William Delacourt or William De la Cour) was a French painter. He settled in Edinburgh in March 1760 and, in Edinburgh, was appointed the first … Continue reading A forgotten artist
‘An artist devoted to challenging injustice’
The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art is currently showing an exhibition of the work of Paula Rego. I am hoping to go next week.
“F—ing mad ballistic he was a man needing a lobotomy”
This is my latest short film: What can art do for you today? To play this short film please click here or on the image above Music credit: Fortune by … Continue reading “F—ing mad ballistic he was a man needing a lobotomy”