bluesky71
@bluesky71
Hi😊 I'm Jen...I'm married to Dan,I have 3 kids,and a malamute called Loki,who is our adopted furry child! I have a cat called Ning Nong,who adopted us,she was a street cat who loves eating crisps!
I went back to college as a "mature"student,and in five years completed a foundation in art,Ba(hons) in fine art,and added in a teaching cert,2008-2013.The most valuable thing for me was trying out new ways of expressing myself,my influences where Gordon Matta Clarke and Mona Hatoum.One of my degree pieces was a chair covered in broken china.....since then,I have been working as a supply teacher,mainly focussing on feeding and clothing 2 teenagers! So I chose fine art for my own development,and went into teaching for my family.I now want to develop and grow as an illustrator.Very excited to embark on this part of my artistic journey,this time yesterday I didn't know about SVS,and even how I was going to proceed,The internet's a wonderful thing.😃
27
Reputation
82
Posts
626
Profile views
0
Followers
5
Following
Best posts made by bluesky71
-
RE: Juggling work and illustration. Creative careers and career changesposted in Questions & Comments
#evilrobot...
So much pressure to be at a certain standard by the time you're 21 or younger! Where does the notion come from that an artist should be established by 21?slightly worrying as with perfection there Is no room for growth or personal development.I believe that art should be allowed time for growth and development and for change.I'm 45,does that mean I'm passed it,heck no! I have years of experience in my favour,and rear view mirror,and miles of opportunities ahead.I ain't dead yet!
-
RE: Who's participating in InkTober?posted in General Discussion
I think this is a fab idea,and i think it would help focus me! Not had any further thoughts on what I'm going to do,may do a a few one min sketches and some longer considerations,would live to do some monoprints,that ink after all...not sure if I want to have a them yet,or build an eclectic mix,decisions decisions
-
RE: Lebron James Caricatureposted in Projects
Durrell,these are really good.Good balance of expression and drawing ability...
-
RE: Who's participating in InkTober?posted in General Discussion
Really nice to be part of this forum.xxx!
love them all dearly,but I've asked everyone,excluding pets! That I'm not to be disturbed when I'm drawing.I let everyone know that Im about to go into an art vortex,I ask for any last requests,apart from drinks and snacks,they can get those.Then it had better be a limb hanging off,fire or death that distracts me,or there may be some !
-
RE: Anyone else on here a parent who is trying to get better at their art?posted in General Discussion
Wishing well to all our family members with art ambitions,good to know we're not alone....
Latest posts made by bluesky71
-
RE: Mermaid with Giant Morayposted in General Discussion
Don't loose your initial drawing energy....
-
RE: Mermaid with Giant Morayposted in General Discussion
Kevin.my daughter and I looked at your drawing and said at the same time "That's insane!" That is all,makes me want to go hard,or go home.
-
RE: Discovering "new" artistsposted in General Discussion
JIM HARRIS!!!! Love this guy's characters,sense if humour.....literally just come across him....emailed him!
-
RE: Discovering "new" artistsposted in General Discussion
Thanks for the thread,am still looking at peoples wk,drawn to vintage styles/ colours....looking for books that drew me in as a child,thought that would be a good place to start,and then fan out....keep posting,may just find one I love too.xx