Happy New Year

Hi All and a very Happy and Creative New Year .

As usual at this time we make resoutions that we are sure we will keep, only to let them go by the board after just a few days or weeks. I am convinced that 2009 will be a special year for me and so with that thought in mind I have been looking at my work, both what I do and how I do it. Conclusion is that I have to be more focused (good idea for a photographer ) with set plans and deadlines. Also that I have to promote myself more and learn how to "close the deal" with prospectve clients. Arrangements for solo and joint exhibitions have either been confirmed or will be soon with dates planned throughout 2009. I will be continuing with my personal projects of musical instruments as well as one on shoes and will use different frames apart from the standard black ones I use now.

For my studio portraiture I am shortly to start a series of makeover evenings for groups of ladies and even talking with someone about a calendar for next year!!!!!.

I also promise to post a least once a week as I have been very lax about that too.

Have a wonderful New Year

Rob

Open Studios

Well first of all thanks to everyone who has visited and especially those who left a comment. Today my office/study was finally finished after being redecorated and with my photo computer back in place its has freed up my dining table. Is anyone like me in that they hate to have clutter as it seems to block my thought and enthusiasm to produce new work. Talking of new work Fenvac which is a local art cooperative is holding an open studios event to coincide with the switching on of the towns Christmas lights. Mine is one of three studios opening to the public on 29th and 30 November with each studio having at least three artists work on show. I am lucky to have Marian and Ellie exhibiting their work with mine.



I am determined to have new work to show and will need to decide which of the numerous ideas I have in my head will get to be shown at this event. Maybe this is where you can help? If I give three of my subjects then you can vote as to which I do for open studios?



1. Musical Instruments.

2. Old tools

3. Shoes



Below is an image I did at an event last year just as a bit of fun and to give you something to look at while you decide which of the three I should do