27/01/2015
by ashar
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You do not have to understand art; just feel it! This is for all those of you out there that feel intimidated by abstract art, in the hope that it will open the door to experiencing abstract art without fear. … Continue reading
29/07/2014
by ashar
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my 10 favourite quotes I often use quotes in my posts to lend weight to my point; if you have been reading my blogs you will have seen several of them. probably my most used one being a quote from … Continue reading
19/05/2014
by ashar
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Explaining my art to my viewer Whilst I love to share my work and find it fascinating watching the reactions of some people who just don’t get it. I am always in fear of being asked to explain my work. … Continue reading
11/01/2014
by ashar
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Fear is the constant companion of the artist Getting going again is proving to be a bit of a problem. Here we are in the second week of 2014 and I still haven’t started painting again? I have however, been … Continue reading
09/12/2013
by ashar
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doing the best I can do When I finish a piece I photograph it for my web sites, I then walk away leaving it on the easel to see how I feel about it the next day. At this stage … Continue reading
12/11/2013
by ashar
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struggling again struggling again, loss of confidence me thinks! Just when I thought I knew where I was going and what it was I wanted to do, the doubt creeps in. Will I be able to do it? Will I … Continue reading
24/05/2013
by ashar
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being an artist is difficult! Being an artist is difficult; it is a continual battle between the work and imagination. A works finest moment is in its conception, from there on in it is usually a struggle. That first moment … Continue reading
04/05/2013
by ashar
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getting the feeling for abstract art My living room is full of abstract art, by artists whose work I admire. Consequently I am often asked by non artists about it, and how some find it hard to relate to. What … Continue reading
Art for me, as it is for most of us, is a very personal thing; we all see as individuals. We bring our own life experiences to a work of art, it speaks to us or it doesn’t.
Relating to a piece of art can be a very profound experience. It happens rarely and for me, I can count on the one hand the works that have moved me to my core, connected with my soul. Continue Reading →