Thursday 1 January 2015

it's over

Looking back at the start of the project I think I was incredibly naive about how big the project would be. The project has been extremely demanding but also really rewarding. I've had the opportunity to work across many mediums and explore a number of themes (which is alway good fun).  In terms of thinking of an image to create everyday I've only really stumbled a couple of times, at the end of January, I had a couple of days where I really found it hard to come up with anything (though I did, in the end) and then a brief spate around TT week, where I wanted to do images that were bike themed without actually doing images of Bikes.

The long duration  of the project ( a whole year) has made the process of creating an artwork every day into sort of a habit, it's become something I just do every day now.  and it's been nice in that I can explore whatever medium I'm in the mood for be it Acrylic paint, print making, digital or drawing. People ask me how far ahead I work? to be honest, not very, usually only a day ahead. 
I've tried to keep the subject matter as light as I could, but I know at times it got a bit dark, I'll not apologise for that as it's all a part of life, though I would like to thank all those people who emailed or asked if I was ok. (I was, but thanks for asking)

Part of the project meant travelling round all the island's high schools and producing an artwork in front of the students, which was nice (and I'd like to say thank you to all the patient high school art teachers who put up with me). The thing I've enjoyed the most about the project is the amount of exposure it has gotten, it's not just the Manx public that have  viewed the daily artwork, but people from the Uk, USA, Canada, Australia, Malta, Bulgaria, all over the world really,I've Even had views from far flung islands in the south pacific and Mongolia. The Blog averages around 100 to 200 views per day with a current total of around 40k views.

I think I'm too close to the project to decide how I feel about it. I don't know what the arts council plans to do with artwork after the project is over, I've heard plans ranging from an exhibition to a book, I guess we'll see in 2015. People keep asking me what I'm going to do next, in truth I don't know, all I really know is that I'm going to sleep in (all year I've been getting up at 7am or earlier to promote each day's artwork) and I'm going to have a little rest.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank The Island of culture team, the IOM Arts Council for funding the project and to everyone who has viewed the blog throughout the year. it's been a full on year for the island in terms of creativity  and I hope that 2015 will be equally as amazing.

Wednesday 31 December 2014

The Finish line.


365. I've reached the finnish line
Digital
14.8cm x 10cm
A whole year has come and gone. I created an artwork every day of 2014... I'll write a bit on the experince tomorrow. but for now I'd like to thank everyone who has lookat the images and who has supported the project. you are all stars. thank you.

Tuesday 30 December 2014

if it wasn't screwed on!



364. I  really would forget my head if it wasn't screwed on!
Digital
14.8cm x 10cm
Yeah still can't remember what it was I had to do yesterday.

Monday 29 December 2014

that "forgetting something" feeling


363. I'm sure there is something really important I've forgotten to do!
Digital
14.8cm x 10cm
I get this feeling all the time, regardless of what it is I'm supposed to be doing!

Sunday 28 December 2014

Bacon on the Brain!



362. A craving for Bacon
Digital
14.8cm x 10cm
Even with all the tasty Christmas food about, all I'm craving is Bacon!

Saturday 27 December 2014

Sprouts


361. Xmas food
Digital
14.8cm x 10cm
I quite like sprouts, but for some like my brother (who hates them) this is the one time of year he is forced to eat them.

Friday 26 December 2014

well done... you survived


360. The zen master of surviving Xmas
Digital
14.8cm x 10cm
if you're reading this you survived your families... well done.