Web Development
I used to code websites with HTML, CSS and Java Script by hand in the very early days of the web when Java Script was just developing. I’ve done quite a bit of coding over the years including websites for both business and charity clients. Now I’m at the point where I want to brush up on my web development skills so I can take … Continue reading Web Development
Psychogeography
Back to Study I’m studying a course with the Open College of the Arts called, ‘Investigating Place with Psychogeography’. Attempting to explain what psychogeography actually means will make this post far too long, and essentially how you define it seems to depend on who you are and what you want to get out of it. Psychogeography started out as wandering or drifting through an urban … Continue reading Psychogeography
Barbed
The images from Barbed are part of a continuing series exploring the disconnect I feel from my environment since moving to Dorset nearly 19 years ago. I used to live on the outskirts of London in a place called Northwood; I suppose the name suggests what the environment was like! I had access to various woods, fields and parks where I lived. There was always … Continue reading Barbed
Simple Lumen Prints
How to Create a Lumen Print For this you will need: Darkroom black and white photographic paper; I’m using Ilford multigrade resin coated* Photographic fixer; I’m using Ilford Rapid Fixer Sunshine or UV light Running water to rinse Glass and board to put it all on, or a contact frame Plant material or something to block light that you want a photogram image of. I’ve … Continue reading Simple Lumen Prints
Cyanotype: Taking it Further
My guide to creating a cyanotype. I decided to try a few experiments to work out how various additions to a wet cyanotype can effect the outcome, and then to tone these experiments. If you’re particularly interested in this I’d recommend you follow the blog as I intend to do a lot more of these as I found it a useful exercise. I’ve also now … Continue reading Cyanotype: Taking it Further
Epic Top 10 Free Image Sites
My list includes sites that specialise in photography, as well as some more unusual image resources for something a bit different. It’s not in order of preference as these are all great sites. 1 Unsplash Unsplash calls itself ‘the internet’s source of freely-usable images’. It provides free images (photography) for both commercial and non-commercial use. Although attribution is encouraged, it’s not required. That makes it … Continue reading Epic Top 10 Free Image Sites
Chicken Stew
British Jewish Penicillin with an Asian Twist This is great for using up any leftovers from a roast, is budget friendly and healthy. This post is more of a guide than a recipe. My version bears only a passing resemblance to the stew my grandmother made in that it contains chicken and carrots – I think that’s it in terms of similarity although I’m sure … Continue reading Chicken Stew
Life in Lockdown
It’s March 2021. We’re approaching the point where this time last year, the UK went into its first lockdown. It feels like a good moment to reflect on what’s happened this last year, and what might happen in the next few months. For the first time in a long time, I feel hope as well as sadness. My partner had his Covid vaccination yesterday and … Continue reading Life in Lockdown
Transfer Images to Plaster
How to Transfer an Image onto Plaster This post will show you how to transfer a laser printed image onto plaster. Keep in mind that this technique probably won’t give you a perfect result. For me, part of the reason for this process is the introduction of slight imperfections that add character to the final piece. Steps: Create a plaster base (method below) using Plaster … Continue reading Transfer Images to Plaster
How I Dealt With My Dog’s Separation Anxiety
I have a rescue dog, Jasper, who has always hated being left alone. I’d had two other dogs before Jasper, worked in a kennel as a teenager, grew up with dogs and have done volunteer work as a home checker for a dog charity. So I had quite a bit of experience with dogs but I struggled with this problem – so don’t worry if … Continue reading How I Dealt With My Dog’s Separation Anxiety
Make Challah for Shabbat
Despite my lack of religious belief I recognise that there is a power in the routine and structure of keeping Shabbat. It’s a difficult acknowledgement for me because I seem to fight both routine and structure at a visceral level, but Friday night was an important part of my childhood and I kept that desire to set Friday night apart when I had my own … Continue reading Make Challah for Shabbat
Happiness and Gratitude
If you’re feeling down a good idea is to write down at least three things you’re grateful for as a daily habit. I started to do this some time ago and quickly saw an improvement in my mood along with a more positive general mindset and a greater sense of self-worth. I began this as a response to finding the Action for Happiness website, printing up their ‘Ten … Continue reading Happiness and Gratitude
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