That curious feeling when you've looked at something so closely, it begins to seem unreal... Is that part of what makes the paintings of Nick Ward so intriguing? The lush palettes almost exacerbate the subjects' flaws - or is it the flaws that accentuate their beauty? The paintings are so detailed as to be almost surreal, and yet in the surreal, something of the … [Read more...]
Be Open – Advice for Open Studios
Advice from artists on how to be during an open studios event. It's that time again: time to open up your eyes and place them in front of work by a local artist - such as one of the many artists taking part in Open Studios throughout the Commonwealth. And if you ARE an artist: we asked a few individuals who are about to open up their creative workspaces, What's the most … [Read more...]