From ‘Lost and Found’ series A4 – Carmen Mills I have had my first meeting with one of the two new project teams at the Royal Commission. … Read more “Adventures with RCAHMW – 3”
Further Adventures . . .
While my work with the Royal Commission has been going on, I have been working on a small set of paintings called ‘Daniel in Exile’ for a group… Read more “Further Adventures . . .”
Adventures with RCAHMW – 6
It is not just what an archive is for that interests me. Strong verticals have always been involved in my work, and although looking at the form… Read more “Adventures with RCAHMW – 6”
Adventures with RCAHMW – 5
There are now twenty six drawings in the ‘Lost and Found’ series, and it is possible that they will become the basis for more complex work. Part… Read more “Adventures with RCAHMW – 5”
Adventures with RCAHMW – 4
The Ring of Brodgar “When it was first described in detail a century and a half ago, the Ring of Brodgar was very little understood. The… Read more “Adventures with RCAHMW – 4”
Adventures with RCAHMW – 2
‘Tales of Avalonia 2’, A3, pencil on paper – Carmen Mills My first contact with the Royal Commission was in connection with one of their ‘Explore… Read more “Adventures with RCAHMW – 2”
Adventures with RCAHMW – 1
Beginning January 2018 as artist in residence at the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales is a source of growing excitement and… Read more “Adventures with RCAHMW – 1”
The Art Instinct (5)
The dichotomy that has so far been described in the previous two posts lies at the heart of art, and has done so since the earliest days.… Read more “The Art Instinct (5)”
The Art Instinct (4)
Is skill and virtuosity connected to our perception of reality? What I mean is, do we perceive a painting as exemplifying great skill when it approximates as… Read more “The Art Instinct (4)”
