draw derby - 3 years

After a fabulous three years I've handed over the hosting of Draw Derby into the safe hands of DD regulars Jenny Stevenson and Tom Burley. They had a super January 2025 gathering last month and I look forward to updates @drawderby, please give them a follow on Instagram 🙂

For 2025 dates and to book a free place - see eventbrite.

A huge thank you to Jenny and Tom for stepping forward in their busy lives to keep DD going, I really appreciate that.

I'm spreading my wings and have become Draw Derbyshire. I'm not actually sure what this will look like or become - lets see... I have a new sketchbook, so there's a start. My intention is to share drawings and drawing related thoughts and ponderings and any creative activities I run with a drawn focus or element.

Final sketchbook throwdown hosting Draw Derby - December 2024

The King of Rome, Derby Museum & Art Gallery

horizons - self portrait/photography/collage

Taking a moment to reflect on my recent self-portrait/photography project inspired by Maria Rivens at St Martins Horizons 6th Form last term. 

It was an absolute pleasure to offer starting points and invitations to the young people, then stand back and be amazed by their ideas, sensitivity and creative confidence.

Below are works in progress: drawing, photography, collage, masks.

Students who have given permission for their work to be displayed will be showing at Young Format - Schools In Residence at FORMAT25 in Derby March 2025 - can't wait!

Thank you Derby QUAD for asking me to lead this project.