The A 5 Art show
I want to share a project I am involved in. Every two years we have a resident art show – including paintings and other art work they have produced. The items are sold and all the proceeds go to support … Continued
Landscape photography
I have never really understood landscape photography. Although I love the landscape, and there is nothing better than going for a walk in the woods, I have not found it an interesting photography subject. Even when the place is stunning, … Continued
Still life photography
Still life experiments When I made my book I wanted lots of photographs of people, to illustrate its central message of dressing for your colouring. That meant I had to learn the basics of portrait photography and I was pleased … Continued
Irving Penn – fashion photographer
This week, in Photography 2, we are required to learn about a famous photographer. I chose Irving Penn (1917-2009), one of the world’s best fashion photographers. The image below is of Lisa Fonssagrives, a super model of her day. Born … Continued
English (and Welsh) country dancing
Back to school for Photography 2 Last week we had to produce six photos, so I looked up local events. I found the Stroud Folk Festival was scheduled. We had actually been along the previous year and I knew it would … Continued
Photographing a fashion show
After two terms Nick and I have finished our beginners’ photography course at Morley college in South London. The course ended with a show of the students work – beginners, intermediate and level three. We wandered through the work and … Continued
Making Life more Beautiful
About 100 people attended my book launch. There was lots of time to meet new people (all photographs are by Laura Shimili). There was plenty to eat. Samosas, two types of Iraqi bread buns (one vegan, one vegetarian), lemon cup … Continued
The Dress Like Frida Sewalong Week 1
My last post got a fantastic response – over 25 comments, and many of you have signed up to the Sewalong. A sewalong, for those who haven’t had a go before, is an opportunity for a group of people to … Continued
Frida Khalo exhibition at the V&A
Years ago I read an article about how Frieda Khalo’s personal wardrobe, make up, accessories and artefacts had been carefully preserved for over 50 years. I decided then that one way or another I would get to see this … Continued
Too busy to blog
I have spent all weekend watching the royal wedding, followed by the football! Weren’t the dresses/hats/goals impressive? Not. Actually I have been sitting in the sun with my daughter Charlotte. Wearing linen dresses. Mine by YSL. Charlotte’s by me (with … Continued