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DESIGNWITHFLAIR

creativity inspired by the spontaneity of scribble

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Author: designwithflair

Spontaneity is the watchword that informs my art practice. My artwork celebrates the energy of abstract expressionism. 'why not?' underlines my creative process. Forget the box! Its obsolete...it's all about whatever shape you want to throw on that dance floor! The process drives my practice!! For me, work well done is work I have thoroughly enjoyed making...work that has made me think, sweat, cry, scream and come back for more!!! Work that gets my back up; pushes me...gives me cause for doubt. Makes me push in order for 'why not?' to become possible. Boundaries? What boundaries?

Zoom classes…

This lockdown has made me reevaluate….see things in a different light. I never used to be one for online chats…. … More

broadband, fierce grace live, growth, life drawing online with london drawing, lockdown, making the best of a tricky situation, me time, plein air painting, Zoom classes, Zoom life drawing, Zoom yoga classes

Small spaces

I’m struggling to compartmentalise my life….. I need the fluidity of my studio…where I can lay everything out. I don’t … More

lockdown, self preservation, working from home

Cabin fever rant

I’m sick of this lockdown. I know it is necessary but I’m so tired!!!!! Sick of seeing the same old … More

cabin fever, keep safe, lockdown, sick of this, this too shall pass

This new normal sucks…

What I’d give for a sense of normalcy….embracing the new normal is much harder than it seems …even for a … More

I’m bored, self isolating, stay home to save lives

Still awake……

I’m having one of those can’t sleep till I write moments….not that I even know what I want to write … More

being honest, time out, trying to sleep

Knowing when to quit (is a good call)

You’ve got to quit when you’re ahead….to count your losses. (I’m all heart and cliche this morning). Obviously in business….you … More

business losses, play to win

Watching the clock…

I have been under the radar slogging away at my two jobs – playing hard at one; clock watching at … More

clock watching, getting on with it, social construct

School politics (so tedious)

Schools will soon be in session…I’m not really looking forward to my day job but when I remember that I’m … More

back to work, balance, being honest, countdown, getting on with it, not in the mood, politics, thoughts, workload

Time out is essential

My hair loves being washed. Every time I wash my hair it’s like it screams with glee….‘wait what???? I’m being … More

got to make time, growth, me time

Not so.

The grass is always (seemingly) greener….and I don’t want to chase pipe dreams. I keep getting told that some other … More

all this talk of migration, being happy, being honest, finding my niche

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