So what's been going on...

well...

1. Yesterday i finished my job and am really looking forward to getting back into art.
2. I've been doing lots of small works, but have recently bought some new big pieces of paper and am planning to paint on them!
3. Hopefully going to start experimenting with Gouache
4. Is having a show in Richmix at the end of the month! (I think this is the thing I'm most excited about)
5. Started a tumblr account an am not sure whether to include or swap it for my website..
and lastly 6. I plan to start producing much more commercial work in order to keep my own personal fine art alive financially and mentally.

Quite a deep entry but hey it's what's going on...

First post from Lauren the Painter

So yes this week has been quite eventful, however i have not had the chance to produce any work!

I plan to go to Finland for December in order to create some new work but also to pick up or perhaps sell work in friends houses. Otherwise i think the fresh air will do me some good and of course give me some inspiration.

My current focus is how to depict/comment on the objectification of the modern women, in relation to the issue of pornography and WHAT is the "modern" woman these days.
This project first came about when i was having a discussion with friends in Berlin, whilst on holiday and thinking about a strong subject to then somehow "react" to via painting.
Also by seeing an Emil Nolde show, which made me really think how a female artist could depict modern woman and what that would entail!

Anyways people, watch this space and i will post some photo ideas soon!
Lauren E Hanrahan