How to get started with Procreate on iPad
I recently bought a new iPad Pro, got the new Apple Pencil thing, downloaded Procreate and applied that paper-like screen cover stuff. I’ve have decided to get back into art … Read More
Tag: Art
Dreams on PS4 is a lot of fun and I only just started
I started playing the PS4 exclusive Dreams last night and absolutely loved it. I had read quite a few reviews and it seemed interesting. One common theme running through any … Read More
A visit to the Venice Biennale 2019
A month ago, I left sunny Bangkok for the equally sunny (but much less warm) environs of the UK, Lyon and Venice, where we saw the world famous Biennale. Which … Read More
Documenta 14 in Kassel, Germany, 2017
Documenta is a huge art festival that takes place in Kassel, Germany, every 5 years. This one, the 14th, is also simultaneously taking place in Athens. We went to Kassel a couple of weeks ago, so thought I might as well post a load of pictures.
Scooter Trouble by Nikolai Lockertsen on an Ipad
An artist called Nikolai Lockertsen creates amazing art on an iPad Pro using an iPad pencil. His other art is superb but I saw this video of him drawing a piece called ‘Scooter Trouble’ and was inspired.
Steve Cutts does a Moby music video
I had seen some Cutts illustrations before, such as the rats on the underground (see below) but hadn’t realised it was the same guy until I wrote this post and did some research. Great art and generally making a decent point.
Temple of Art
The Temple of Art is a documentary (and website) about what it is like to be an artist. Although not just an artist, just generally creative. There are lots of writers, musicians, directors and actors, etc, featured, and the end result is damned inspiring.
Fuerza Bruta
This was what Fuertza Bruta was all about – spectacle, sensation, and an incredibly fun interactive experience.
John Martin: Apocalypse at Tate Britain
Everyone loves a good Apocalypse and everyone seems to love John Martin’s work. I certainly did. John Martin was hugely popular in the 19th Century and toured the world … Read More
War Horse Play review
I saw this the other night and was blown away. I knew it had puppet horses in it but little else. War Horse is about a horse called Joey and … Read More
Shunt at London Bridge.
Last night I went to a bar/club/theatre/art/performance/thing called Shunt with my wife and some creative friends. It’s a very difficult place to categorize except to say that it’s fucking brilliant. … Read More
Pop Life: Art in a Material World at Tate Modern
This was a great exhibition. It is essentially about artists who mixed fame and the desire for fame and money with their art. These artists sought out as much publicity … Read More
No Love Lost, Blue Paintings by Damien Hirst
I saw this the other day at the Wallace Collection. Which was a bit odd as I’m sure you’ll be aware if you have ever been to the Wallace Collection. … Read More