Julie Ellis Artist

Book Construction

Book Construction

Images – Video – Text below: I decided to use a Japanese stitched binding method for my book. I found an online tutorial and followed it the best I could although my book was not consistent materials wise, so this method needed adapting. I realised that...
Crit – 20/01/22

Crit – 20/01/22

I took with me the oil sketches on board and paper along with five slides of the work as it is now. I didn’t talk too much Re context. Wanted to get broad comments. Askes about presentation/curation particularly the book in gallery space as it feels important...
Studio Day – Painting

Studio Day – Painting

Update on work in progress. Drawing on surface with charcoal and graphite to guide and add layer and interest. Overdrawing shoes, cutlery. very roughly to scale. Mixing acrylics and oils – making interesting textures and resist effects. Colour pallet still quite...
Moving forward – Reflecting

Moving forward – Reflecting

The short paragraphs below are to do with home, place, memory and getting to the root of where the whole thing ties together. House/Home We had moved house so many times that I could no longer see a house as a home. I always love going for a walk in the early evening,...
Artist Research – Cornelia Parker

Artist Research – Cornelia Parker

I have been writing about objects of commemoration … Achievement objects such as Trophies and medals designed for the purpose of marking accomplishment and triumph which are often treasured. On occasion these may be worn on our bodies with pride to inform others of...