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lost the passion..., by lukedixon on Jan 16, 2009 1:25:03 GMT 1, The past 4-6 weeks have been pretty tough for various reasons...but since things have started to calm down, I've lost a bit of passion to get up and get some artwork produced, or even started any thought process beyond my drawings.
buuut, surprisingly I've been given a grant to 'enhance my studies' - which includes books, travel, visiting exhibitions and materials. Now in student terms, this is a decent amount of pound coins - but apparently i need to spend it wisely (but not as my wise mother put it 'don't you dare buy a 100 bottles of johnnie walker black label')...
so i need a art kick up the arse, get my juices flowing again. So without me doing any of the research work, i thought i'd come to you knowledgeable folk... what are the best books to buy at the moment? and the best exhibitions that are coming up in the next few weeks?
The past 4-6 weeks have been pretty tough for various reasons...but since things have started to calm down, I've lost a bit of passion to get up and get some artwork produced, or even started any thought process beyond my drawings.
buuut, surprisingly I've been given a grant to 'enhance my studies' - which includes books, travel, visiting exhibitions and materials. Now in student terms, this is a decent amount of pound coins - but apparently i need to spend it wisely (but not as my wise mother put it 'don't you dare buy a 100 bottles of johnnie walker black label')...
so i need a art kick up the arse, get my juices flowing again. So without me doing any of the research work, i thought i'd come to you knowledgeable folk... what are the best books to buy at the moment? and the best exhibitions that are coming up in the next few weeks?
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lost the passion..., by Deleted on Jan 16, 2009 1:33:28 GMT 1, it's a tough life....the struggle ..the pain....the grant
it's a tough life....the struggle ..the pain....the grant
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lost the passion..., by lukedixon on Jan 16, 2009 1:39:16 GMT 1, too true badrobot, sarcasm or no sarcasm - still true.
too true badrobot, sarcasm or no sarcasm - still true.
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lost the passion..., by skelly on Jan 16, 2009 3:16:18 GMT 1, take grant money for supplies and to better your studio, I would imagine this will help your production the most. What type of art books are you looking for? Instructional or just some new artists to gain inspiration from?
take grant money for supplies and to better your studio, I would imagine this will help your production the most. What type of art books are you looking for? Instructional or just some new artists to gain inspiration from?
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lost the passion..., by jamesreeve5 on Jan 16, 2009 4:13:54 GMT 1, A good book for a creative boost in my personal opinion is "Air Guitar" by the Art Critic Dave Hickey. It's not all about art, but it's pretty brilliant.
A good book for a creative boost in my personal opinion is "Air Guitar" by the Art Critic Dave Hickey. It's not all about art, but it's pretty brilliant.
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lost the passion..., by Oliver Winconek on Jan 16, 2009 11:16:42 GMT 1, I think it's important not to surround yourself with too many books of other peoples artwork at the moment, I would spend the money you have on materials, experiment like mad and try everything, do things out of your comfort zone and never resist an influence. Good luck with it all
I think it's important not to surround yourself with too many books of other peoples artwork at the moment, I would spend the money you have on materials, experiment like mad and try everything, do things out of your comfort zone and never resist an influence. Good luck with it all
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lost the passion..., by crazyarsemother on Jan 16, 2009 11:49:34 GMT 1, Hi Luke, Firstly, I am afraid it gets much tougher but equally more rewarding.
Everyone is different. Think what turns you on, what gets your creative juices going and don't feel constrained. College should get you active. Go to every lecture, every workshop and everything going. Go out, gt drunk. Meet people. Get off the computer.
Money does not buy creativity.
Personally, I am visually responsive. If I had a grant I would not think of materials or studio or anything like that I would get away. Visit a new and exciting place. Sketch, record, document but people are very different.
Hi Luke, Firstly, I am afraid it gets much tougher but equally more rewarding.
Everyone is different. Think what turns you on, what gets your creative juices going and don't feel constrained. College should get you active. Go to every lecture, every workshop and everything going. Go out, gt drunk. Meet people. Get off the computer.
Money does not buy creativity.
Personally, I am visually responsive. If I had a grant I would not think of materials or studio or anything like that I would get away. Visit a new and exciting place. Sketch, record, document but people are very different.
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lost the passion..., by curiousgeorge on Jan 16, 2009 11:52:31 GMT 1, Personally for me when I'm stuck in a rut, i head to the coast (usually Cornwall) and spend a few days away from everything. Always come back refreshed with a new vigour for life and work.
Personally for me when I'm stuck in a rut, i head to the coast (usually Cornwall) and spend a few days away from everything. Always come back refreshed with a new vigour for life and work.
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lost the passion..., by Happy Shopper on Jan 16, 2009 12:01:19 GMT 1, Hi Luke
Forgot to thank you for the portrait and other bits you sent before Christmas. Thanks!
I think art history can be quite inspiring, rather than books with just contemporary artist's work.
Hi Luke
Forgot to thank you for the portrait and other bits you sent before Christmas. Thanks!
I think art history can be quite inspiring, rather than books with just contemporary artist's work.
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lost the passion..., by spirit on Jan 16, 2009 13:08:56 GMT 1, Personally for me when I'm stuck in a rut, i head to the coast (usually Cornwall) and spend a few days away from everything. Always come back refreshed with a new vigour for life and work.
That's some very good advice. even if you can't make it to the coast, get yourself out into the countryside and do some big long walks. Nothing like nature to reinvigorate the soul.
Personally for me when I'm stuck in a rut, i head to the coast (usually Cornwall) and spend a few days away from everything. Always come back refreshed with a new vigour for life and work. That's some very good advice. even if you can't make it to the coast, get yourself out into the countryside and do some big long walks. Nothing like nature to reinvigorate the soul. |
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lost the passion..., by Rene Gagnon on Jan 16, 2009 13:49:27 GMT 1, I think it's important not to surround yourself with too many books of other peoples artwork at the moment, I would spend the money you have on materials, experiment like mad and try everything, do things out of your comfort zone and never resist an influence. Good luck with it all
what he said. and it gets worse.. try having to focus on your work with your marraige in the shitter because u focus too much on your work.
I think it's important not to surround yourself with too many books of other peoples artwork at the moment, I would spend the money you have on materials, experiment like mad and try everything, do things out of your comfort zone and never resist an influence. Good luck with it all what he said. and it gets worse.. try having to focus on your work with your marraige in the shitter because u focus too much on your work. |
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lost the passion..., by lukedixon on Jan 16, 2009 14:27:53 GMT 1, some very sound advice, appreciate the feedback. but this is a reimbursement grant and 2 weeks drawing in india won't work with them....trust me I've tried! so i have to show some kind development through research blah blah...you know. Which isn't all bad, because im the kind of person to get really inspired from seeing other artists work. so in others words, if im involved with the right art and find my self in the right frame of mind.
I personally want to move to cuba, grow a jim morrison beard, drink whiskey and paint. but i doubt this grant covers that either!
some very sound advice, appreciate the feedback. but this is a reimbursement grant and 2 weeks drawing in india won't work with them....trust me I've tried! so i have to show some kind development through research blah blah...you know. Which isn't all bad, because im the kind of person to get really inspired from seeing other artists work. so in others words, if im involved with the right art and find my self in the right frame of mind.
I personally want to move to cuba, grow a jim morrison beard, drink whiskey and paint. but i doubt this grant covers that either!
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lost the passion..., by Oliver Winconek on Jan 16, 2009 14:29:19 GMT 1, I'm quite happy for you to pay me to come and watch me work 
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lost the passion..., by lukedixon on Jan 16, 2009 14:33:27 GMT 1, im outside your studio now with ยฃ5.67.
im outside your studio now with ยฃ5.67.
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lost the passion..., by Oliver Winconek on Jan 16, 2009 14:37:04 GMT 1, im outside your studio now with ยฃ5.67.
A-ha the magic number of coinage but do you know the password?
im outside your studio now with ยฃ5.67. A-ha the magic number of coinage but do you know the password? |
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lost the passion..., by lukedixon on Jan 16, 2009 14:42:54 GMT 1, please? i'll see if i can get ยฃ6 out of the grant people, im preeetty sure you'll let me in then.
please? i'll see if i can get ยฃ6 out of the grant people, im preeetty sure you'll let me in then.
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lost the passion..., by Oliver Winconek on Jan 16, 2009 14:44:15 GMT 1, Ha ha fair enough, just bring pringles, fruitella's and a good merlot 
Ha ha fair enough, just bring pringles, fruitella's and a good merlot |
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lost the passion..., by lukedixon on Jan 16, 2009 14:51:08 GMT 1, this isnt turning into a date is it oliver? because I'm taken....but then again, she is in munich for the weekend! i joke i joke, don't tell her i said that - she'll beat me down with a massive stick.
but in all seriousness fella your work is looking spot on at the minute. klingatron is doing stuff very similar, you both have far to much patience for my liking.
this isnt turning into a date is it oliver? because I'm taken....but then again, she is in munich for the weekend! i joke i joke, don't tell her i said that - she'll beat me down with a massive stick.
but in all seriousness fella your work is looking spot on at the minute. klingatron is doing stuff very similar, you both have far to much patience for my liking.
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lost the passion..., by Oliver Winconek on Jan 16, 2009 17:58:10 GMT 1, this isnt turning into a date is it oliver? because I'm taken....but then again, she is in munich for the weekend! i joke i joke, don't tell her i said that - she'll beat me down with a massive stick. but in all seriousness fella your work is looking spot on at the minute. klingatron is doing stuff very similar, you both have far to much patience for my liking.
Ha ha I'm sorry, will have to turn you down on that one Thanks for the feedback, really appreciate it. I must admit that it's down to you and Rourke that I have started drawing again, it had been a while, so easy to get swept up in stencil work and lose the skill. I will post some of my drawings soon
this isnt turning into a date is it oliver? because I'm taken....but then again, she is in munich for the weekend! i joke i joke, don't tell her i said that - she'll beat me down with a massive stick. but in all seriousness fella your work is looking spot on at the minute. klingatron is doing stuff very similar, you both have far to much patience for my liking. Ha ha I'm sorry, will have to turn you down on that one Thanks for the feedback, really appreciate it. I must admit that it's down to you and Rourke that I have started drawing again, it had been a while, so easy to get swept up in stencil work and lose the skill. I will post some of my drawings soon |
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lost the passion..., by thegreatarchitect on Jan 17, 2009 14:55:50 GMT 1, 100 bottles of jonnie walker black label? my father drinks that. Thats some grant There are some great second hand art books shops at Cambridge circus I picked up a couple of books on architecture there just before Christmas at a bargain Shirley's there i hear is closing down soon they are expensive but they have every book anyone could want on anything to do with art
there opposite the Theatre near china town
100 bottles of jonnie walker black label? my father drinks that. Thats some grant There are some great second hand art books shops at Cambridge circus I picked up a couple of books on architecture there just before Christmas at a bargain Shirley's there i hear is closing down soon they are expensive but they have every book anyone could want on anything to do with art
there opposite the Theatre near china town
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lost the passion..., by ยฉhief' on Jan 17, 2009 19:46:20 GMT 1, Hmmmm let me think........ how about you spend it on some stamps, a tube and a bus ticket to take you to the post office
Hmmmm let me think........ how about you spend it on some stamps, a tube and a bus ticket to take you to the post office |
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lost the passion..., by Sacked... on Jan 17, 2009 20:31:55 GMT 1, Still not arrived it then Chief ?
Still not arrived it then Chief ?
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lost the passion..., by loucastel on Jan 17, 2009 22:33:58 GMT 1, Hi Luke, books are OK, but they have been written by someone else with their ideas, you obviously need to find your own way, get a digi camera, wlak around where you live, take a train ,bus or whatever to some big city's and just click away, taking pics of nothing in particular, dont think too hard about the shot, just take it, download them onto your computer, then do a bit of studying, but dont just look at them, look INTO them, see what is in the background, foreground,people etc, you just might see something that gives you that bit of inspiration, if nothing else you have had a fun time taking some pics, doubt if this will do any good for you, but hope it does.
Hi Luke, books are OK, but they have been written by someone else with their ideas, you obviously need to find your own way, get a digi camera, wlak around where you live, take a train ,bus or whatever to some big city's and just click away, taking pics of nothing in particular, dont think too hard about the shot, just take it, download them onto your computer, then do a bit of studying, but dont just look at them, look INTO them, see what is in the background, foreground,people etc, you just might see something that gives you that bit of inspiration, if nothing else you have had a fun time taking some pics, doubt if this will do any good for you, but hope it does.
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lost the passion..., by loucastel on Jan 17, 2009 22:37:58 GMT 1, Ha ha fair enough, just bring pringles, fruitella's and a good merlot
Hey Oliver, there is no such thing as a good Merlot!!!
Ha ha fair enough, just bring pringles, fruitella's and a good merlot Hey Oliver, there is no such thing as a good Merlot!!! |
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lost the passion..., by Oliver Winconek on Jan 17, 2009 22:44:26 GMT 1, Ha ha fair enough, just bring pringles, fruitella's and a good merlot Hey Oliver, there is no such thing as a good Merlot!!!
Ha ha well he is a student, I could hardly ask for a Barolo
Ha ha fair enough, just bring pringles, fruitella's and a good merlot Hey Oliver, there is no such thing as a good Merlot!!! Ha ha well he is a student, I could hardly ask for a Barolo |
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lost the passion..., by loucastel on Jan 17, 2009 22:50:41 GMT 1, Hey Oliver, there is no such thing as a good Merlot!!! Ha ha well he is a student, I could hardly ask for a Barolo
True mate, I bow to your sense of fair play, at least if he had bought a bottle of that he wouldnt have a problem with what to do with his grant money, mmmmm hey Luke, buy a couple of bottles of Barolo, after drinking them you will have all the inspiration you need!!!
Hey Oliver, there is no such thing as a good Merlot!!! Ha ha well he is a student, I could hardly ask for a Barolo True mate, I bow to your sense of fair play, at least if he had bought a bottle of that he wouldnt have a problem with what to do with his grant money, mmmmm hey Luke, buy a couple of bottles of Barolo, after drinking them you will have all the inspiration you need!!! |
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lost the passion..., by Oliver Winconek on Jan 17, 2009 22:56:43 GMT 1, Ha ha well he is a student, I could hardly ask for a Barolo True mate, I bow to your sense of fair play, at least if he had bought a bottle of that he wouldnt have a problem with what to do with his grant money, mmmmm hey Luke, buy a couple of bottles of Barolo, after drinking them you will have all the inspiration you need!!!
Lol now that does sound like a plan, just keep away from scalpels afterwards, I'm talking from experience here, especially after dropping one in to my knee cap after my last red wine sesh!
Ha ha well he is a student, I could hardly ask for a Barolo True mate, I bow to your sense of fair play, at least if he had bought a bottle of that he wouldnt have a problem with what to do with his grant money, mmmmm hey Luke, buy a couple of bottles of Barolo, after drinking them you will have all the inspiration you need!!! Lol now that does sound like a plan, just keep away from scalpels afterwards, I'm talking from experience here, especially after dropping one in to my knee cap after my last red wine sesh! |
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lost the passion..., by lukedixon on Jan 18, 2009 2:07:31 GMT 1, Hmmmm let me think........ how about you spend it on some stamps, a tube and a bus ticket to take you to the post office
I'll remember that one chief...you make sound so easy. I've e-mailed you my excuses.
Hmmmm let me think........ how about you spend it on some stamps, a tube and a bus ticket to take you to the post office I'll remember that one chief...you make sound so easy. I've e-mailed you my excuses. |
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lost the passion..., by lukedixon on Jan 18, 2009 2:17:35 GMT 1, barolo, merlot, johnnie walker........i feel the answer keeps poppin up - so pretty much what we're saying here is... drink more and inspiration will come.......and use the change to send chief his artwork.......on time!
loucastel - i think a decent digital slr is first on the list, definitely feel working from various situations is the way forward.
barolo, merlot, johnnie walker........i feel the answer keeps poppin up - so pretty much what we're saying here is... drink more and inspiration will come.......and use the change to send chief his artwork.......on time!
loucastel - i think a decent digital slr is first on the list, definitely feel working from various situations is the way forward.
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