I went to hear Pete Clarke talk about his work at Liverpool University VG&M yesterday. Such a nice guy and so interesting to listen to. I was especially interested to see how he manages to keep his printmaking markings and text within his paintings. His use of language, whether his own or lent from other sources is prominent in many of his works. When I was still painting I tried to add text to my work for some time, but it was never successful, sounding quite pathetic upon reflection and I often wished I hadn’t spoilt my work with it. I’ve never been that good with words and have learnt that it’s just not my thing. Petes work is very tactile, (although I obviously didn’t touch it) and his paintings where a delight to see.
I finished painting my penguins early today so this evening I have been working on my cell project. I scanned the prints and added colour using photoshop to see what combinations worked best. The subtle colours suited the images more than the bold, strong colours. I think the cells look fragile and the subtle, translucent colours enhance this.
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