As this column reaches its first century (the article to follow this one will be the 100th!), it's time for some shameless plugging....

Vincent Van Gogh said (maybe) “Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” Whether Vincent Van penned or uttered...

A few of you know that, just over three weeks ago, my brother-in-law passed away after the sudden onset of a short but horrific...

Some of the best quotes are never fully attributable to any one individual. Either that or their words and/or essence have been massaged...

Once again, people, apologies for the change in 'title-style'. I'm still trying to find the format that brings the best engagement to my...

May 4th  saw the passing of the prominent American artist Frank Stella. Born in Malden, Massachusetts, in 1936, this highly distinctive...

This will probably be the last post of 2023, so may I begin by thanking you all for your support – and input – over the past year. Happy...

I am aware that it's been a while since I last posted. I have had a few worries and preoccupations. I was also laid low with persistent...

Well, not me or my mind, particularly – though some might consider the title apposite! Instead, I refer to https://www.thecrazymind.com/,...

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Today, October 26th, sees the anniversary of the birth of a true abstract pioneer, the Swedish artist Hilma Af Klint. Producing her...

Regular and long-standing readers may remember earlier articles in which I have spoken of my creative process; of the very first fizzing...

I am not known, usually, for blowing it – my own trumpet, that is! Today though, I decided to do so in a gentle way, perhaps a little...

Bridget Riley, now 92 years of age and a doyenne of the British Op Art (Optical Art) movement, has stated: “My work is completed by the...

A piece of writing which I much admire is the collection of essays, MUSICAL THOUGHTS AND AFTERTHOUGHTS, by the great pianist Alfred...