Monthly Archives: April 2010

Wisdom of the Muse

Posted on April 26, 2010 by hatchery

I’ll have to stop saying, “I love a challenge.”  A recent project with the Paper Traders group has bent my mind and patience out of shape.  The reason for my angst? A theme of ‘white on white’ for an Artist … Continue reading →

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Black Dog Nipping

Posted on April 22, 2010 by hatchery

Not so strange perhaps how, when being nipped on the heels by the Black Dog, that a White on White ATC challenge can hold the hint of something dark.  There’s nothing like making art to bring the subconscious to the … Continue reading →

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Tending the Past

Posted on April 15, 2010 by hatchery

Yesterday, with housework piling up and a to-do list longer than my arm could reach, I yearned for the outdoors.  Instead of opting to work in the garden, which would benefit from two weeks of hard yakka by ten brawny … Continue reading →

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Making Memories

Posted on April 5, 2010 by hatchery

My future daughter-in-law has employed the services of a personal trainer, in an effort to get her body into better shape.  It’s not something I would contemplate, however, her body image is the bane of her life, colouring her days … Continue reading →

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