studio space & swallows …

it looks like I’ve got a studio at last! having spent 3 years trying to find an accessible good-sized studio close to home (at present I’m working out of our tiny utility room, 6ft x 9ft).

I can’t wait to get using this space… it used to be a hayloft above stables and is built from typical Norfolk flint and brick. Apparently swallows flit in and out in the summer, there are nests… but not in the studio area, so no bird poo where ill be working, thankfully.

It needs a lot of work but fortunately I know a ‘man who can’, we’ll I’m married to him, lucky me ;0)

I’ll be posting updates on our progress…

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graphite & gold …

… four new small experimental abstract pieces, in collage/tissue/mixed media, two are directly influenced by memories of Venice.

I relish working in this medium as an alternative to my larger canvas works. The addition of gold acrylic paint has been an unexpected effective addition when used in small amounts.

In these small pieces, I also used mono printing with muslin; glazing medium and graphite powder; acrylic inks; and singed (with candle flame) Lokta tissue.

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unmoored…

Moorings 4 © Mari French 2012

Moorings 4 © Mari French 2012

Four recent experimental abstract works…mixed-media on panel, each 40x30cm.

Not sure what titles to use yet, so provisionally I’m referring to them as ‘Moorings 1 – 4’.

I enjoyed playing around with the balance of flowing muslin, taut string and stained tissue on a heavily textured background.

I’ll probably end up giving them a completely abstract title as I prefer viewers to be allowed to interpret them as they will.

Feedback appreciated as until now I haven’t produced much completely abstract work. Although I’ve been moving towards it for sometime. Thanks.

Moorings 3 © Mari French 2012

Moorings 3 © Mari French 2012

Moorings 2 © Mari French 2012

Moorings 2 © Mari French 2012

Moorings 1 © Mari French 2012

Moorings 1 © Mari French 2012