New paintings and regular art updates.
I came home today and for a change I actually looked up at my roof… There is lots of ivy or clematis growing in a clump at the top of it. I am quite stooped over so I don’t look upwards very often.
Goodness knows what it will cost to get it sorted out…. I hope I can afford to pay… And I hope the roof doesn’t collapse or something,
St Thomas church in Penkhull was built in 1842. I painted this banner in about 2017 or 18 I think. Only 175 years later.
Things have changed for women over that time. We got the vote. There is is now a woman Archbishop of Canterbury. We have more control over our bodies our health our education. We have even been around the far side of the moon! And we have had female prime ministers and Presidents. Some countries are trying to remove our rights. We will not give them up without a fight!
I just went to the cinema to watch the devil wears prada 2. It’s a sequel but quite a lot later than you would expect. Maybe 20 years…? I wasn’t that impressed with the original, but this was very good. So many twists and turns.
I won’t spoil the story by telling you what happened, but it was an escape from the reality of today. It’s a sharp witted comedy which I think people would enjoy. No violence, no guns, no massive romances, just a good storyline and what I thought was a good ending. Machinations and rivalry….
The things we make for the Mystery Play.. This is a bears head that was worn by a cast member. He was dressed in ragged clothing to resemble a bears pelt.
These are made with willow withies and covered in papier mache. Painted with acrylics and emulsion paint. It will require some repair as it’s stored in a small garage, which is in need repairing too!
I’m just not getting out much.
So I took a photo of this plant because I hadn’t got much else to look at one day.
Sorry, not very exciting, just went to a family funeral, we got there late because of traffic and roadworks, and as the person was a distant cousin, we really didn’t know much about him. I wrote about the random plant because you don’t need to know about the funeral.
The rehearsals are on from tomorrow. In addition we need makers helping with scenery and costumes. Actors would help too. There’s only so much us oldies who have been involved for twenty years can do.
So if you are in the area why not pop in and see what we are up to?
My friend is working on the poster for the Mystery Play in July. It needs more work but it catches the attention. I think the background is based on a Tarentino film? Now to get more volunteers on board and involved. Things are getting serious!
Have you experience of theatrical events? Maybe you could help? X
Red tape
Ties you down.
Tangles you up
Drives you mad.
Solve one problem
Raises another
You chase your tail
Swallow it
And you’re lost!
I don’t often photograph my food and this would never be published in a magazine, but it was tasty…this was my tea a few days ago.
I’ve started eating baked sweet potatoes as they have less carbohydrates than normal potatoes. I added a bit of cheese, some baked beans and shredded iceberg lettuce.
It was messy and tasty. Now I’m hungry.
Plots and plans. Time to mysteriously create a new play. After a bit of a hitch a new set of writers have been found. We are still looking for a director as the lady who was going to do it has been asked to work on something else.
It must be something in the water as another local theatre group is having problems. I think everyone is so busy working hard on their own projects that it’s hard to find the time.
I’ve got involved in the background admin and there are a lot more responsibilities than you realise. Grant applications are needed because of the difficulties with raising funds from local people. There is just not the cash available. And then extra costs appear. It’s no wonder I’m not sleeping well…
I’m finally going to get something to eat.. At midnight!
Mallaband-Brown