Obiko

This artwork is part of three paper panels. It is

This artwork is part of three paper panels. It is painted onto a thin but strong washi paper, which enables the paper to move and the light to shine through. This was hung yesterday among work from 5 other artists who have come together to take up residency in a vacant space. Our work has originated around ideas from nature during lockdown. From today until the end of August the space will be open from 12-4 Monday to Saturday in the Priory Meadow shopping centre thank you and thank you to axisweb for funding the project, which is the first for Hastings. Artists involved are amanda_jobson ma.hooper1 paula_macarthur sharonhaward clarewhistler obikodesign #vacantspace #artnews #residency

Fruit, what kind of fruit I’m not quite sure. A

Fruit, what kind of fruit I’m not quite sure. A Sunday full of sunshine and sketching. Have a good one too #paintedfruit #minimalart #inthestudio

What’s in the draw? Playing around when the stud

What’s in the draw? Playing around when the studio is a mess and needs tidying #distractionsandinspirations #artinthedraw #inkandpaper

Simplicity on a Sunday #inkandpaper #minimal #sund

Simplicity on a Sunday #inkandpaper #minimal #sundaysketch

Photos of Fairlight Glen beach in Hastings. A gorg

Photos of Fairlight Glen beach in Hastings. A gorgeous secluded part of the coast. I spent a lovely evening here last week and plan to spend many more days here this summer #timeout #timetothink #beautifulview

Painted unfolded origami paper. Another project on

Painted unfolded origami paper. Another project on my list, is to produce Obiko origami paper and to document the process in Japan. Until then, I will keep on designing patterns and fold and unfold paper #origami #paperpatterns #foldingpaper

Eating lots of peppers at the moment. Love the col

Eating lots of peppers at the moment. Love the colour and taste, looks good in the fruit bowl too. Might have a go at the red bell cheesecake and ice cream anyone tried it? #foodart #postcardart #mixedmediaart

When the ink flows. I have many more sketches like

When the ink flows. I have many more sketches like this, lying around the studio in books. Recently I have thought about working in a minimal way on a regular basis, perhaps using canvas and adding more colour. I often get carried away with drawing and I love it when this happens, but I now feel I need to progress and start showing the work as a finished piece to sell. Apprehension, that’s what’s stopping me. Lockdown has definitely had a huge role to play in this decision. Having had more time for art, I’ve realised I still don’t finish very much #decisionmaking #inkbrush #anewstart

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