the December Gallery

constantly & continually

31 Oct

I am constantly learning. I am in a continual state of self-assessment. Both declarations are intrinsic to who I am. I am also coming to the conclusion, as those around me retire to a gentler life, that I will likely ... Read more »

Gambling with my time?

17 Sep

Jan Mullen

I currently have two major sets of work in progress – ceramic birds and paper pieced patchwork. I am approaching the sticky end of the both series, with final decisions leading me towards the finish line. Getting close. Getting to ... Read more »

the mid year assessment? bulk up.

16 Jul

Jan Mullen

We are halfway through the year and I am in scary territory. I am not meeting art targets. Life is keeping me busy… perhaps too busy? My mid-year self-assessment is daunting. To make artwork I spend as much time as ... Read more »

back in the saddle?

12 Jun

Jan Mullen

Over the past year or so there has been a lot of change in the studio, much of it reflecting life changes in the last few years. My major foci reflect my life – family, learning and making art – ... Read more »

becoming irregular

23 Jan

Jan Mullen

(January 22 – 2018) It is a new year and my posts have lost regularity. Between you and me, I thought that the next time I posted could be the last time. For the time being though, writing here is ... Read more »

a race to the finish line

4 Dec

Jan Mullen

WEEK FORTY FIVE to FIFTY (november 6-december 3) The race is complete and both Annie Shelley and I have loved our recent sprint to the line. Have a squiz, right now, at the heading above – The December Gallery – ... Read more »

the December gallery

16 Nov

Jan Mullen

the person cracking the whip

6 Nov

Jan Mullen

WEEK FORTY FOUR ( october 30-november 5) Another week of self-made pressure. The person cracking the whip is a bit of an obsessive at the moment and I’m loving it. This week I have, amongst many other things, finished the ... Read more »

self imposed torture

1 Nov

Jan Mullen

WEEK FORTY TWO & FORTY THREE ( october 16-29) Deadlines are pressure to work. The self imposed deadline of December 1 for the opening of The December Gallery is scarily close. I have until then to finish all the work ... Read more »

end of the weeks and a weekend trip

18 Sep

Jan Mullen

WEEK THIRTY SEVEN (september 11-17) I have been writing this blog weekly for over two and a half years. My ultimate aim was to prioritise making art but I also wanted to work transparently. I was keen to review how ... Read more »