Monday, 1 August 2011

Back to Black ...

Black holds many memories for me & I find its entire definition another fascinating topic. It's also my favourite colour & one I often come back to working with. Last week, Amy Winehouse died so naturally a favourite track is:


It also reminded me that several years ago, I went on a weekend journey & recorded everything to do with black in a notebook ... images, words & thoughts. In sorting out, I came across that notebook & photos - here's just 2 thoughts with accompanying sketches:


Have just noticed an owl features in both!
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For the time being, no longer blogging here...

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