Jane Noakes's Posts - International Union of Mail-Artists2024-03-29T07:30:21ZJane Noakeshttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/JaneNoakeshttp://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10992374901?profile=RESIZE_180x180&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1http://iuoma-network.ning.com/profiles/blog/feed?user=1b244b8eskoc2&xn_auth=noSeptember - December 2019tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2019-12-31:2496677:BlogPost:23692352019-12-31T18:30:00.000ZJane Noakeshttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/JaneNoakes
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<p>After a hugely successful 2019, Dear Eduardo looks like it's going to keep going through 2020!. Thanks to all mail arters who helped make this film such as success.</p>
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<p>After a hugely successful 2019, Dear Eduardo looks like it's going to keep going through 2020!. Thanks to all mail arters who helped make this film such as success.</p>August 2019tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2019-09-03:2496677:BlogPost:23432672019-09-03T17:00:00.000ZJane Noakeshttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/JaneNoakes
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<p>The USA premier!</p>
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<p>The USA premier!</p>June & July 2019tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2019-08-07:2496677:BlogPost:23373242019-08-07T16:30:00.000ZJane Noakeshttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/JaneNoakes
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<p>A very busy summer for Dear…</p>
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<p>A very busy summer for Dear Eduardo!</p>May 2019tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2019-06-12:2496677:BlogPost:23247972019-06-12T17:00:00.000ZJane Noakeshttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/JaneNoakes
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2863357025?profile=original" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img class="align-left" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2863357025?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="300"></img></a> <a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2863373652?profile=original" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img class="align-right" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2863373652?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="300"></img></a></p>
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<p>Two more exciting opportunities for…</p>
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<p>Two more exciting opportunities for <a href="https://lochnessfilmfestival.co.uk/festival-info/timetable/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dear Eduardo</a></p>April 2019tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2019-05-11:2496677:BlogPost:23174382019-05-11T19:19:28.000ZJane Noakeshttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/JaneNoakes
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2444153582?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><br/> <img class="align-full" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2444153582?profile=RESIZE_710x"/></a>A sunny spring day and I am back outside drawing from nature. This sketch was done with Lyra Grey tone crayons and a 2B pencil. I like the subtle colours the crayons introduce as it provides more interest than using graphite alone.</p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2444153582?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><br/> <img class="align-full" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2444153582?profile=RESIZE_710x"/></a>A sunny spring day and I am back outside drawing from nature. This sketch was done with Lyra Grey tone crayons and a 2B pencil. I like the subtle colours the crayons introduce as it provides more interest than using graphite alone.</p>March 2019tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2019-04-07:2496677:BlogPost:23115672019-04-07T17:30:00.000ZJane Noakeshttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/JaneNoakes
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<p>Thanks to all the mailart makers involved in this short comedy film doing the rounds of the film festivals this year.</p>
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<p>Thanks to all the mailart makers involved in this short comedy film doing the rounds of the film festivals this year.</p>January & February 2019tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2019-03-03:2496677:BlogPost:23011082019-03-03T18:00:00.000ZJane Noakeshttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/JaneNoakes
<p>2019 looks like being a busy year for <a href="https://vimeo.com/296319589" rel="noopener" target="_blank">"Dear Eduardo"</a> Click on the link to view a sneak preview. If you don't have time to watch the full video, Dear Eduardo appears at 2 mins 12 secs. Enjoy!…</p>
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<p>2019 looks like being a busy year for <a href="https://vimeo.com/296319589" target="_blank" rel="noopener">"Dear Eduardo"</a> Click on the link to view a sneak preview. If you don't have time to watch the full video, Dear Eduardo appears at 2 mins 12 secs. Enjoy!</p>
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<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1250031787?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img width="500" class="align-left" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1250031787?profile=RESIZE_710x"/></a></p>December 2018tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2019-01-01:2496677:BlogPost:22869692019-01-01T12:56:39.000ZJane Noakeshttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/JaneNoakes
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<p>A great end to 2018 with some of the lovely mailart I…</p>
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<p>A great end to 2018 with some of the lovely mailart I have received from Mike Parsons, Mom Kat and </p>
<p>Art Plastyk. Happy New Year to you all!</p>November 2018tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2018-12-27:2496677:BlogPost:22856082018-12-27T07:46:55.000ZJane Noakeshttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/JaneNoakes
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<p>Here's a selection of images from my recent exhibition TILES. If you want to find out more have a look at:<a href="http://www.picfair.com/users/Makingmarx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">my gallery</a></p>
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<p>Here's a selection of images from my recent exhibition TILES. If you want to find out more have a look at:<a href="http://www.picfair.com/users/Makingmarx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">my gallery</a></p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1226718268?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1226718268?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="500"></img></a> I have spent September and October preparing my fine art photographic images for the collaborative artists show "Tiled". Each artist has provided a 20cm x 20cm image with the intention that all images be hung together as in a wall of tiles. If you are in London at the start of November, drop by the gallery, it would be great to see…</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1226718268?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="500" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1226718268?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024"/></a>I have spent September and October preparing my fine art photographic images for the collaborative artists show "Tiled". Each artist has provided a 20cm x 20cm image with the intention that all images be hung together as in a wall of tiles. If you are in London at the start of November, drop by the gallery, it would be great to see you.</p>August 2018tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2018-09-18:2496677:BlogPost:22521632018-09-18T16:30:00.000ZJane Noakeshttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/JaneNoakes
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<p>The end of summer, but mainly about diagonals, verticals, horizontals and curves</p>
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<p>The end of summer, but mainly about diagonals, verticals, horizontals and curves</p>
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<p>Thanks to Ruth and the team, the short comedy Dear Eduardo, received its private screening in London this…</p>
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<p>Thanks to Ruth and the team, the short comedy Dear Eduardo, received its private screening in London this month. I love all the beautiful mailart envelopes that were created by artists from this site and around the world. They were all used as props in the film. A huge thank you to everyone who took part. If you would like to find out more about this project take a look at <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5299154/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dear Eduardo</a> or drop me a line or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/whoiseduardom/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">follow on Instagram</a></p>
<p>Image copyright: Ruth Tapps</p>May & June 2018tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2018-06-26:2496677:BlogPost:22273602018-06-26T16:00:00.000ZJane Noakeshttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/JaneNoakes
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<p>The weather has been so fine and dry during May and June of this…</p>
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<p>The weather has been so fine and dry during May and June of this year it has tempted me outside. I have been trying some quick pencil sketches of scenes in Waterlow Park, London, UK. One problem I encountered was that the reflected light from the drawing page was so bright and dazzling I had trouble seeing what I was drawing! Have you ever encountered this issue? What solutions did you find that helped? Do you have any tips for sketching outdoors?</p>April 2018tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2018-05-11:2496677:BlogPost:22146622018-05-11T17:00:00.000ZJane Noakeshttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/JaneNoakes
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<p>This month I have been practicing drawing the human form. I have drawn these two female forms in a strong pose and by joining them together, have created a third entity; a two headed, four limbed mythic being, almost like a goddess guarding the gates of the…</p>
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<p>This month I have been practicing drawing the human form. I have drawn these two female forms in a strong pose and by joining them together, have created a third entity; a two headed, four limbed mythic being, almost like a goddess guarding the gates of the afterlife.</p>March 2018tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2018-04-06:2496677:BlogPost:22048152018-04-06T17:30:00.000ZJane Noakeshttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/JaneNoakes
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<p>More practice at drawing still life this month. I arranged the fruit, took a photograph, then used the photograph as the drawing reference. This allowed me to use a different view point and introduce some dynamics to the composition by introducing a diagonal…</p>
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<p>More practice at drawing still life this month. I arranged the fruit, took a photograph, then used the photograph as the drawing reference. This allowed me to use a different view point and introduce some dynamics to the composition by introducing a diagonal line.</p>February 2018tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2018-03-19:2496677:BlogPost:21997272018-03-19T18:00:00.000ZJane Noakeshttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/JaneNoakes
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<p>The same sitter, but this time drawn from the front!</p>
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<p>The same sitter, but this time drawn from the front!</p>January 2018tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2018-02-15:2496677:BlogPost:21909022018-02-15T18:30:00.000ZJane Noakeshttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/JaneNoakes
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73333463?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="500" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73333463?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024"/></a></p>
<p>I am going to try some figure work this year. Here's a small study that explores the interconnectedness of shapes as a possible theme. I like the close-cropping and the way the body is cradled by the soft furnishings.</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73333463?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="500" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73333463?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024"/></a></p>
<p>I am going to try some figure work this year. Here's a small study that explores the interconnectedness of shapes as a possible theme. I like the close-cropping and the way the body is cradled by the soft furnishings.</p>December 2017tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2018-01-05:2496677:BlogPost:21798882018-01-05T18:30:00.000ZJane Noakeshttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/JaneNoakes
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73331365?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="500" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73331365?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024"/></a></p>
<p>Inspired by the short days and brilliantly coloured sunsets of the Northern hemisphere in winter, I hope this colour sketch brings brightness to everyone's New Year!</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73331365?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="500" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73331365?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024"/></a></p>
<p>Inspired by the short days and brilliantly coloured sunsets of the Northern hemisphere in winter, I hope this colour sketch brings brightness to everyone's New Year!</p>November 2017tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2017-11-30:2496677:BlogPost:21693122017-11-30T18:00:00.000ZJane Noakeshttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/JaneNoakes
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73329326?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="550" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73329326?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024"/></a>Have spent some time on still life composition this month, working with the full tonal range, plus a touch of colour.</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73329326?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="550" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73329326?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024"/></a>Have spent some time on still life composition this month, working with the full tonal range, plus a touch of colour.</p>October 2017tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2017-10-30:2496677:BlogPost:21635592017-10-30T18:30:00.000ZJane Noakeshttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/JaneNoakes
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73328185?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="500" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73328185?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024"/></a>The Pelicans of St James' Park, London rendered in the brightest of purples. A regal procession across the lake.</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73328185?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="500" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73328185?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024"/></a>The Pelicans of St James' Park, London rendered in the brightest of purples. A regal procession across the lake.</p>September 2017tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2017-10-14:2496677:BlogPost:21577702017-10-14T17:00:00.000ZJane Noakeshttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/JaneNoakes
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73327024?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="500" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73327024?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024"/></a></p>
<p>This small tonal drawing is of the three pelicans of St James's Park, London. The pelicans are so perfectly synchronised that when they swim, one behind the other, they create a perfect line. I am going to try and develop this drawing into a painting.</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73327024?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="500" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73327024?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024"/></a></p>
<p>This small tonal drawing is of the three pelicans of St James's Park, London. The pelicans are so perfectly synchronised that when they swim, one behind the other, they create a perfect line. I am going to try and develop this drawing into a painting.</p>August 2017tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2017-09-03:2496677:BlogPost:21498622017-09-03T17:30:00.000ZJane Noakeshttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/JaneNoakes
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73325354?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73325354?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="500"></img></a> I am now able to walk as far as the carp pond in Kenwood, London. Early this morning a white and grey heron flew over the water and settled in one of the trees overlooking this pond. The many branches stripped of their leaves, suggests that this is a regular fishing post for this beautiful…</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73325354?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="500" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73325354?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024"/></a>I am now able to walk as far as the carp pond in Kenwood, London. Early this morning a white and grey heron flew over the water and settled in one of the trees overlooking this pond. The many branches stripped of their leaves, suggests that this is a regular fishing post for this beautiful bird.</p>July 2017tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2017-08-09:2496677:BlogPost:21439722017-08-09T17:30:00.000ZJane Noakeshttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/JaneNoakes
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73324072?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73324072?profile=original" width="512"></img></a></p>
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<p>I haven't posted anything for the last five months as I've been fighting breast cancer. Chemotherapy sapped my will to draw, but this month I was able to get out and about with my sketchpad and did this small sketch of the National Gallery, London. I was pleasantly surprised with my level of control over the pencil. I am hoping to do more drawing…</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73324072?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="512" class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73324072?profile=original"/></a></p>
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<p>I haven't posted anything for the last five months as I've been fighting breast cancer. Chemotherapy sapped my will to draw, but this month I was able to get out and about with my sketchpad and did this small sketch of the National Gallery, London. I was pleasantly surprised with my level of control over the pencil. I am hoping to do more drawing in the coming months.</p>January 2017tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2017-02-16:2496677:BlogPost:20912822017-02-16T18:05:41.000ZJane Noakeshttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/JaneNoakes
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73313887?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="500" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73313887?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" class="align-full" width="500"/></a>The little boat dreams of big adventures.</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73313887?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="500" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73313887?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" class="align-full" width="500"/></a>The little boat dreams of big adventures.</p>December 2016tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2017-01-12:2496677:BlogPost:20753852017-01-12T18:00:00.000ZJane Noakeshttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/JaneNoakes
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73310787?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="500" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73310787?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" class="align-left" width="500"/></a>These eyes that have looked into the mouth of hell and seen all manner of horrors.</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73310787?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="500" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73310787?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" class="align-left" width="500"/></a>These eyes that have looked into the mouth of hell and seen all manner of horrors.</p>November 2016tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2016-12-08:2496677:BlogPost:20606332016-12-08T18:00:00.000ZJane Noakeshttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/JaneNoakes
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73306938?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73306938?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="500"></img></a> Lots of excitement this month as the <a href="http://whoiseduardom.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">WhoisEduardoMunez?</a> letter project live streams the opening of Eduardo's letters. This beautiful mailart was created by artists involved in the production of the short film by Ruth…</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73306938?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="500" class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73306938?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024"/></a>Lots of excitement this month as the <a href="http://whoiseduardom.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">WhoisEduardoMunez?</a> letter project live streams the opening of Eduardo's letters. This beautiful mailart was created by artists involved in the production of the short film by Ruth Tapps.</p>October 2016tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2016-11-14:2496677:BlogPost:20517292016-11-14T18:00:00.000ZJane Noakeshttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/JaneNoakes
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73305216?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="500" height="886" class="align-left" style="width: 477px; height: 808px;" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73305216?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024"/></a>Tonight's Super Moon inspires images of circles and cycles. Here I have tried to capture how light splits and prevents you from looking directly at objects, adding to their mystery.</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73305216?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="500" height="886" class="align-left" style="width: 477px; height: 808px;" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73305216?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024"/></a>Tonight's Super Moon inspires images of circles and cycles. Here I have tried to capture how light splits and prevents you from looking directly at objects, adding to their mystery.</p>September 2016tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2016-10-17:2496677:BlogPost:20422592016-10-17T17:00:00.000ZJane Noakeshttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/JaneNoakes
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73303817?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73303817?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="550"></img></a></p>
<p>This month I have been working on a series of abstract images exploring the effect absence has on intimate relationships. By arranging shapes in space, I have tried to show how at times we feel close to others, and at other times, how distant we feel, regardless of physical presence or…</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73303817?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="550" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73303817?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024"/></a></p>
<p>This month I have been working on a series of abstract images exploring the effect absence has on intimate relationships. By arranging shapes in space, I have tried to show how at times we feel close to others, and at other times, how distant we feel, regardless of physical presence or absence.</p>August 2016tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2016-09-05:2496677:BlogPost:20274172016-09-05T16:00:00.000ZJane Noakeshttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/JaneNoakes
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73300056?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="600" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73300056?profile=original"/></a>Playing around with geometric shapes to create depth, solidity and feelings of stability</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73300056?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="600" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73300056?profile=original"/></a>Playing around with geometric shapes to create depth, solidity and feelings of stability</p>July 2016tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2016-08-03:2496677:BlogPost:20158502016-08-03T18:30:00.000ZJane Noakeshttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/JaneNoakes
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73297490?profile=original"><img width="500" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73297490?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="500"/></a>Mailart for the short comedy <a href="http://whoiseduardom.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">"Who is Eduardo Munez?"</a> is looking great. Thanks to all the mailartists who sent in their work. We are all looking forward to the first screening.</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73297490?profile=original"><img width="500" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73297490?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="500"/></a>Mailart for the short comedy <a href="http://whoiseduardom.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">"Who is Eduardo Munez?"</a> is looking great. Thanks to all the mailartists who sent in their work. We are all looking forward to the first screening.</p>