Pondering About the Parthenon

Today I was in need of some inspiration and creative stimulus, so took myself off to the British Museum. I haven’t darkened its doors in years and wanted to see the Parthenon Marbles – I’m ashamed to say I haven’t visited since schooldays. First off they are very...

Seeking Inspiration from Death

I try to take myself off once a week on a date with myself – one of the useful tips I learned from reading The Artist’s Way. This week I went to The Wellcome Collection to see a wonderful exhibition on Death. It’s not a medical exhibition but a mad...

Fabulous Fridays

I didn’t mention it,  but last Friday I went to the Lucian Freud exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery, then today followed up with David Hockney at the RA. Both were absolutely bursting at the seams with people. I loathe crowds but once I got in...