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Final Draft of Thesis Complete!
It was over a month ago that I reported I was getting closer to producing the final draft of my thesis. After four weeks of working on this,...
Ten Ways to Develop Photographic Practice
One of the main outputs of my PhD is the Ten-Signifier Onion Diagram which identifies the key aspects of my photography that in combination...
Notes and Images from a Small Island (Practice Period 13 Day 5)
It is a couple of weeks since I last visited the lone silver birch tree, and the bright green leaves are more vibrant and vigorous. There is a...
Printing the Images for the Handmade Artist’s Book
With the selection of images for the Handmade Artist's Book complete, I have started printing. I have over eighty to produce and it is very...
Thought Piece 34 – Inspiration and Reflections on Joseph Mallard William Turner
As I was working through my images taken over the past three years, I found some that have a pencil/charcoal drawing aesthetic. They were produced...
First Edit of the Images for the Handmade Artist’s Book
The final stages of a PhD are nerve-wracking and taxing, more so than the rest of the three years of work put together. And while the final draft...
Meeting with my Bookbinder (10 May 2023)
Header Image taken by Corinna Krause, Sollas Books I had a meeting with my bookbinder to discuss some questions emerging as I begin the image...
Notes and Images from a Small Island (Practice Period 13 Day 4)
I decide to visit the lone silver birch tree on a whim. It is not what I would term a good photographic day, but today, this is the point. Most...
Printing and Print Surfaces
After months of writing, I have had a very enjoyable day choosing a shortlist of images for my Handmade Artist's Book, trying out a new printer and...
Closing in on the Final Draft of my Thesis
After my Supervision Meeting just after Easter, I have been gradually edging closer to the Final Draft of my Thesis. The To Do Lists are generally...
Thought Piece 33 – Inspiration and Reflections on Patricia Townsend
During the Covid lockdown and before I began my PhD I read a book by Patricia Townsend, Creative States of Mind. Based on her own PhD, Townsend, an...
Notes and Images from a Small Island (Practice Period 13 Day 3)
I had been very disappointed with my practice last time out and I reflected on why I produced such a poor show. I like to be alone with my camera,...
Notes and Images from a Small Island (Practice Period 13 Day 2)
Sometimes it is what happens in nature that really matters, rather than the images that are produced! And today was one of those days. . . The days...
Notes and Images from a Small Island (Practice Period 13 Day 1)
The weather is gradually improving on Skye, and I happened to see that mist was forecast for early this morning, so I set off before sunrise. I...
Supervision Meeting 36 (14 April 2023)
I met with my supervisors to discuss progress on my thesis. Chapter 1 is now in final draft form following comments from them and the resultant...
Thought Piece 32 – Inspiration and Reflections on Nan Shepherd
In my thesis, I write about the various dimensions of my practice and one of them, developed and intensified during the Covid lockdown period was...
Notes and Images from a Small Island (Practice Period 12 Day 10)
After a relatively positive practice day yesterday, I decided to return to the loch to retain my photographic mojo. The day is sunny but with a...
Notes and Images from a Small Island (Practice Period 12 Day 9)
After a couple of random and frankly lacklustre practice days, I rise to the sun shining – a rare occurrence during the winter months. I grab my...