Tag Archives: art

Its a strange way to earn a Living

Every now and then I get involved in an art project and for the last week I have been lighting a series of seven sculptures by Mark Humphrey which form the Canary Wharf Remembrance Art Trail which opens today and … Continue reading

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Wooden Box wins First Prize

 As Halloween rapidly approaches I thought I would recount an old story that happened to me a few years ago. My local Authority every year puts on a town show every September and as part of that they have a … Continue reading

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Is it a book or is it a film?

For some time I have been having discussions with http://www.heritagecraft.co.uk about the formats to use for our new publications, Do we put everything on video, is it a book, and how do we earn a living, a problem far cleverer people … Continue reading

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I want to be an apprentice

Occasionally life smiles upon you, and this week was one of those occasions. I was lucky to go with a party of fellow wheelwrights to an after hours private view around the Royal Mews, escorted by their coachmen. For the want … Continue reading

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Do people still buy books?

For a long time now I have been working on a book about leather craft, and have been slowly gathering content. Over the same time I have made a number of videos, posted them on you tube, which if I … Continue reading

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It needs knobs and Dials

 I am not someone who is very good at sitting still, so when I know I am going to have a few days off I like to have a project. One of my goals for this summer is to make … Continue reading

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Is it a man or is it a bird?

Is it a man or is it a bird? No its a flying figure created by French artist Cedric Le Borgne , one of several installed and lit by yours truly as part of the Canary wharf Winter Lights festival. One of … Continue reading

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