Covid

The lockdown period during the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in isolation and a loss of access for artists to studio spaces. Different methods of connection had to be explored and I started a postal drawing between Pollen members, and a postal exchange of drawing between myself and Maria Horvathova, which still continues.

Online sharing turned into projects and I discovered the Brooklyn Art Library and made a contribution to their archive.

The drawings below were all produced at my kitchen table. Some drawings were inspired by the walks we were allowed out for, some about mood and some just for fun.

I had to repair the padding in my Captain’s Chair, the original sponge disintegrated. The Captain’s Chair was the chair I liked in college and I used it the whole way through the degree course, bringing it home to be my work chair after graduation. I am still using it today.

2020

Colorful embroidery spelling out "The Captains Chair" on green fabric

VE DAY - providing the neighbours children with a socially distanced activity during lockdown

Colorful abstract art depicting a series of overlapping jellyfish-like shapes in shades of blue, purple, yellow, and pink on a white background with yellow and purple lines resembling tentacles.

An abstract watercolor painting of a blue and pink bird with red fins, standing on a white background with four colorful patterned leaves or shells around it. The artist's signature is in the bottom right corner.

Abstract artwork featuring dark, cloud-like shapes, with a yellow triangle and a textured background of mixed warm colors, resembling a sunset over water.

A hand-drawn sketch of a row of houses in orange outline with purple and yellow watercolor flowers and green vines above and below the houses.

Abstract watercolor painting with a mix of pastel colors, featuring bold black brushstrokes, and hints of pink, yellow, green, and blue, creating a vibrant and dynamic composition.

Abstract floral artwork with pink, blue, purple, and gray colors on paper.

A black ink sketch of three leaves with detailed vein patterns on white paper.

Watercolor painting of a kitchen stove with three towels hanging in front, stove top with pots and pans, and a backsplash with a tiled pattern.

a brown boot with a thought bubble containing an illustration of purple and blue pants, and text written in pink that says: "DON'T PANIC JUST RUDDY WELL GET ON WITH IT!"

Watercolor painting of cracked ground with a blue and gray sky above.

Black and white drawing of a landscape with a large tree and road, with handwritten notes on the right side.

Watercolor painting of a person walking with a dog in a park.

Watercolor painting of a mountain landscape with blue and green hues, with yellow and orange lightning bolts at the bottom.

Watercolor painting of a large whale with long, flowing fins and tail, surrounded by purple and pink decorative elements with dotted and spiral patterns.

Watercolor painting of a brown and black hen standing under a pinkish-red wooden structure with vertical and diagonal lines, on a speckled grey and white ground.

A colorful abstract watercolor painting of sliced lemons, with green and yellow streaks and dark blue outlines, on a white background.

Watercolor painting of a landscape with pink and purple on the left, yellow and purple in the middle, and yellow and green on the right, depicting nature scenes with trees and sky.

A watercolor painting of a playground with swings and children playing, set against a grassy landscape and a cloudy sky.

Abstract painting with pastel colors, featuring dark patches, swirls, and brushstrokes on a mixed background.

Watercolor painting of a tree with a blue sky and clouds in the background, featuring shades of green, blue, brown, and hints of pink.