Juliette Orton

Apologies for the delay in writing this but I have had to take a little time out recently. Sadly this was the last ever Art in Action after 40 years but it certainly did not disappoint and was a fitting way to say farewell to this event which was held in mid July. The wonderful thing about A in A is being able to see the artists at work and discuss their techniques and processes with them openly and in detail. Hannah Tounsend was very generous with her time and was happy to discuss her gorgeous ceramics with me. She had just finished exhibiting at New Designers in the 'One year on' section and is clearly going from strength to strength with her ceramic work. Sarah Morpeth's work was as wonderful as ever and it was lovely to catch up with her again and have a chat. I have been so inspired by her work over the years. In the International Tent it was the Polish paper cutting (Wycinanki) that amazed me. On the wall was a discreet newspaper cutting that e...

I regularly visit exhibitions and fairs and often lust after things that I see but can't quite afford. Sometimes I make a note of them and put them on my Wish List for birthdays and Christmas and sometimes I throw caution to the wind and indulge myself there and then (making sure that I am very thrifty in the following weeks or months, depending on the price!). Obviously there are many items items that are still on my Wish List, and I shall refer to these later on, but firstly I thought I would share some of the pieces I own that have been created by some wonderful artists. 1 . First up is my pair of Long-Tailed Tits by Barbara Franc (barbarafranc .co.uk) . Barbara is a sculptor who uses recycled materials to make unique artworks inspired by animals and the human form. I was lucky enough to be given these as an unexpected gift by my sister-in-law and brother and I love them. 2/3 . Last year my lovely friend Sam gave me a present for letting her stay with me during her...