Category Archives: Inspiration

A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Beth

I went to see the enchanting Little Angel and Knee High production ‘A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings’ at the BAC, you can get an idea of just how special this production is from the trailer here. A grey … Continue reading →

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Egon Schiele: beautiful filth

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Beth

I was going to include Egon Schiele’s drawings in my last post about life drawing, but realised I had too much to say to fit in! Schiele has been one of my favourite artists since school, when I remember religiously … Continue reading →

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Little Angel Theatre: Puppet making course

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Beth

In 1960, the Islington site of the Little Angel Theatre was nothing more than a derelict church hall, bombed in the war and left to be reclaimed by plants and wildlife. South African puppeteer John Wright transformed it into London’s … Continue reading →

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Grayson Perry

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Beth

Like many people, I’m more than a little in love with Grayson Perry. Portrait of the Artist as a Young Girl, his biography, was a frank and winning account of his life, from his tough childhood to his success as … Continue reading →

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The other side of the easel

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Beth

Next year, it will be a decade since I first began sitting as a model for Adele Wagstaff. I’ve written before about the journey from the first portrait when I was 18, to the success of ‘Contemplation’ becoming the cover … Continue reading →

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West Dean Foundation Diploma in Art and Design

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Beth

I am very lucky to be beginning a Foundation Diploma in Art and Design at West Dean College, Chichester. I first discovered West Dean when Adele exhibited there in 2006, and then again when I sat for Adele’s Portrait Painting … Continue reading →

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New homes for my makes

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Beth

Things I’ve made have ended up in some wonderful new homes. These little inklings were made for graphic designer Pete Main, who designed the banner for my blog. He keeps them on his desk at work. Check out his awesome … Continue reading →

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Virtual patchwork

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Beth

Just a few of my favourite fabrics from Fabric Inspirations and Fancy Moon.

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Treasure!

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Beth

I couldn’t believe my luck when I walked into Shrewd in Dorking; there were wooden cotton reels, exactly like the ones I remember  my grandma using, jars of buttons and vintage lace… These vintage sewing patterns are an inspiration in themselves. … Continue reading →

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The best things come in black bin bags

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Beth

I feel like all my Christmases and birthdays have come at once. Hafsah, a friend I’ve known since primary school, has given me a black bin bag absolutely packed with gorgeous fabrics. Its the hoard to end all fabric hoards! … Continue reading →

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