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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?

Be

Integrity defines you. Never lose sight of who you are. It is so easy to bend with every whim in order … More

being honest, integrity, stand tall

The malpractice of (living dangerously)

I can’t remember the last time I etched….bit apprehensive but really looking forward to etching my plates today. I have … More

being an enfant terrible, living dangerously, seriously...?

Being a pirate with Ras Sempah

So…on World Book Day I took a selfie with reggae musician Ras Sempah. Nice to know just how much I … More

ras sempah, world book day

Messed up 

Who directed ‘Locked in’?  If a film deserves -1 star…. this definitely is it! What a useless film!!!!! I don’t … More

half-wit film production, subscribed to SKY

A (very lucky) break

My one week (imposed) holiday  feels like a month’s rest…so very more-ish!  I loooove half term!!! I have done so much … More

a week of rest, mid term break

Caravaggio 

Going to see ‘Beyond Caravaggio‘ is definitely a light bulb moment. It’s one of the exhibitions that has impacted me. … More

Caravaggio, intense passion

Reeled in!!

‘flattery will get you everywhere’…I have just been schmoozed by a salesperson at Specsavers! Asking if I wear contact lenses…cos … More

hard sell softly, schmooze, silver tongued, Specsavers

Letting go of restraints such as ‘overthinking’

It’s pretty amazing how words (from our subconscious) brim to the surface when we write…just the same way images take … More

being myself, instinct, intuition

Training myself…

These days I find myself getting up earlier and earlier…if anyone had told me a year ago that I’ll be … More

mindsets, no excuses, pushing yourself

Squirrelling away ‘gone nuts’

Hubby will not throw away half eaten, (basically forgotten ‘left in the fridge on a plate’) food!!!!!! I do not get … More

hoarding

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