Emily Cannon

‘How seasonal’

A slightly shorter one this time. I’ve found myself getting into a bit more of a rhythm in working on various art pieces. Some I like better than others. The ones in this blog weren’t my favourites but it was the ‘doing’ rather than the result that counted. I’m going to start by explaining theContinue reading “‘How seasonal’”

‘The Wave’

A couple of weeks ago, some people at work thought it would be a good idea to set a challenge. They tasked the team with creating something that represents their ‘daily commute’ to work. Like a lot of people, we’re all working from home. It was supposed to be inventive, creative, tongue in cheek. IContinue reading “‘The Wave’”

Dealing with denial

I think it’s probably safe to say that we’ve all dealt with denial at times over the past few weeks. Since I last wrote, I’ve experienced denial in a number of different ways: Week 1 of lockdown was just outright denial. Pure and simple. If I remember correctly, I was in denial about being inContinue reading “Dealing with denial”

If my liiife is for Brent…

My last blog post from 22nd March 2020 became outdated even quicker than I expected. I think I mentioned that some National Trust places and RSPB reserves were still open for people to walk around? They all shut the next day. After the government update that Monday evening, we all plunged into ‘lock-down’. Note-to-self: makeContinue reading “If my liiife is for Brent…”

My my my my corona….

Sorry. This corrupted lyric hasn’t left my head for many weeks now. Every moment I hear or see an update on the virus, it pops in there and won’t leave. Those who know me are aware that I have an annoying tendency to ruin songs… The most outrageous being a conglomerate of a well knownContinue reading “My my my my corona….”

Approaching ‘negative time’

During a particularly busy period at work last week, I realised that I was nearly in negative time. My grandma’s birthday was fast approaching and I still hadn’t sorted out a card or a birthday present. I had planned to make her a card, but there was a real temptation now to go for aContinue reading “Approaching ‘negative time’”

“It’s him. The eye”

Who knew there was so much in an eye. Yes, it’s a very intricate organ and an essential component of the body – any body. But who knew that it could make or break a picture. I had no idea until I decided to draw my great aunt something. I’d left buying a birthday presentContinue reading ““It’s him. The eye””

Cathedral’s Express Service

I had a go at using something recently that I haven’t tried out since GCSE art – acrylic paint. After speaking to a friend over the weekend, I was inspired to create something from my mind. Or, rather, something influenced by the colours and images around me… My reaction when he said I should doContinue reading “Cathedral’s Express Service”

Why would I bother?

I’ve been encouraged (code: pestered) to start an art blog for a little while now… My reaction previously being somewhat dismissive – why would I bother??? But, you never know. Perhaps some people would be interested in what I have to say. My change of heart came from an unexpected place following a conversation withContinue reading “Why would I bother?”