Recent works from FMP...

Just thought I'd post a few pics up of some of the work I have been doing recently. This is one of the pieces that went up in my Final Major Exhibition, called 'Storm', painted with inks layered on top of sand and collaged textile pattern paper. I actually found out that pattern paper is a fantastic medium to use, because it is so thin it becomes really flexible, transparent and rips nicely, especially when wet. The whole theme I was working on during the project was mainly to do with memory, my own, and personal experiences of the coastline that I have grown up with. I worked with intuition and passion, creating this abstract painting that I feel resembles elements of a storm at sea. :)

I actually sold this painting to one of my old teachers at college, for a lovely £100, after a lot of interest at my FME night. A little sum to go towards my university funds! I named it 'Morning Haze' because it reminded myself of a cold, sharp morning on the beach in the winter. Again this is a mixed media piece on canvas, working with inks, hand-made paper, scrim, sand, plaster and textile pattern paper. Mainly inspired by the artist Toni Grote who I found on a blog, who creates stunning minimal landscapes from mixed media.

Emma.

Ian Walton - Venice,9,48,Mist.2008

IAN WALTON - Venice,9,48,Mist.2008

One of my fave pieces from Ian Walton's work. I love the whole vagueness of the scene - the arches of Venice are not entirely detailed but are prominant... the archaic colours of Italy create the impression that I am present within, though are clouded by memory... even the red and white striped pole is symbolic of the watery terrain. I want to be there! I was actually meant to be going on holiday to Italy this summer, but personal funds won't allow this, especially since University costs so much!! One day maybe....

Emma.

09/06/2011 - Final Major Exhibition

Final Major Exhibition, 09/06/2011: Went really well! Had a fantastic time basically celebrating our success after a long year of hard work. Got some great 'buzz' from some of the guests, and even had a few offers on 2 of my pieces. 'Morning Haze' was the most popular (the portrait sized painting), one of my favourite pieces, Mixed Media on Canvas. I have actually sold this for £100 (oh my gees!) to my English Literature teacher from my second year at A-level. My first painting to be sold -- I couldn't be more proud!! She even gave me a hug and told me how much she appreciated me selling the piece to her. I get the cheque tomorrow when I sign off. The fashion show was equally as fantastic, there are some really talented students in this world :D

I got my results the next day - I scored a Merit! I originally thought that maybe I could have scored a distinction, and was in quite a bit of shock having been led on a little by the 'D' marked by my Statement of Intent, but I overcame this and I couldn't be more proud of my achievement :) I think the biggest shock came from my boyfriend who scored a really well deserved distinction, after many years of barely putting any work in he finally came out on top! He's going on to study Architecture at the same university.

I have also found some new class mates on Facebook who are starting my Contemporary Arts degree in September. Ahhhh so excited!

Emma.