Author Archives: Bernard van Lierop

Two weeks ago I visited a new gallery space in the ‘Fargo’ urban development in Far Gosford St. in Coventry. This truly inclusive ‘Studio 91a’ exhibition was curated by artists Simon Britton and Marta Firkowska, whose studio is the focus … Continue reading

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Simon Britton and Marta Firkowska, Coventry

I recently returned to “The Old Bakery” in Coventry and again found a hub of painting, drawing and sculpture made by two artists who have inspired many in their locality to attempt to make art, or to extend their artistic … Continue reading

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Muscular images of the South Wales Coast

This week at the Norwegian Church in Cardiff Bay, I visited Guy Pitt’s exhibition of paintings, drawings and photographs of the South Wales coast and the Severn estuary. Using large-format cameras, one of which he built himself, he distils years of close … Continue reading

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September Summer

My main creative work in recent weeks has been making new ‘Headers’ for this website! The ‘September Summer’ weather has been ideal for this, as when a couple stopped to look at the swimmers enjoying the autumnal warmth. Click on the … Continue reading

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‘Back to the Drawing Board!’

Following feedback from friends and family, I have decided to restructure my website, to focus more on the work, and less on the life! I am very grateful for encouraging comments from artists Natalie d’Arbeloff, Anne Irby Crews and Andy … Continue reading

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‘Steady as she goes . . . ‘

I have, I hope, at last devised a Home Page that both welcomes the visitor and gives an accurate summary of the whole website! I have finished the Edith Downing page and finalised the website’s main structure and themes. Now … Continue reading

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We’re motoring !!

I had a great tutorial yesterday evening with Computer Consultant Steve Williams! Some of the ‘mysteries’ are beginning to make sense! Thank you Steve! I have learned how to add new Header images to the ‘appearance’ part of the website … Continue reading

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Making some progress!

I have finally written a Home Page that gives a short summary of the whole website! I am having difficulty installing my own images at the top of each page (‘Headers’), and in getting consistent quality with the other photographs! … Continue reading

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