“Character, like a photograph, develops in darkness.”

Yousuf Karsh

I haven’t written much for a long time. It is over six months I think. I apologise for my absence. It will take a while to get back into the habit of writing again.

Looking at my work in this timeframe, it’s been dark, very dark indeed. Probably a reflection of the inner workings of my mind during that period. But perhaps it’s a development in understanding of how we read an artwork? Something I’ll explore with you soon.

I won’t go into my personal depression and anxiety during that period. But it is something I had to work through, to get to the other side. I am not sure I am out yet. Do we ever recover from PTSD? I can tell you I withdraw when I get stressed. But, lately I am feeling much lighter than I have for years. It’s time to emerge again.

So I’ll start gently, sharing photos and thoughts. Quotes and ideas. Sporadically no doubt, as I work at getting some momentum going again. I hope I can return to writing as prolifically as I used too. I can assure you my art is as prolific as always. So there is lots of new art to share with you.