Hazel Manley
Weeds or Wildflowers?
I am continually drawn to paint flowers, especially wild flowers. Many are so beautiful, that it’s hard to see why we call them weeds.
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Hazel Manley
Feb 23, 20223 min read
Constraints and Creativity
Constraint is the opposite of infinite choice. It would seem logical to conclude that any constraint would limit creativity, but...
Hazel Manley
Jan 25, 20225 min read
Buying Rubbish!
I only have myself to blame for some of the rubbish I've acquired over the years!
Hazel Manley
Nov 26, 20214 min read
Art: When It All Goes Wrong
It's easy to look at the finished works of artists and assume that everything they try works, but this just isn't the case.
Hazel Manley
Oct 29, 20214 min read
Marks on Paper
Any painting is, in the end, marks on paper creating an illusion for the viewer.
In this blog, I take you into my studio to see what wa
Hazel Manley
Sep 24, 20214 min read
What Do Artists Do When They're Not "Arting"?
If you tell someone you're an artist, they think you spend all day, every day, stood at an easel painting. The reality ...
Hazel Manley
Aug 30, 20214 min read
Not Found in the Art Shop!
After a while, most artists begin to realise ... that perhaps some of the most useful items can be found outside of an art supply shop...
Hazel Manley
May 11, 20215 min read
To See or Not to See (or five things you probably didn't know about aphantasia)
The reaction I usually get is: "You mean you can't see images in your head? I thought everyone could do that!"
Hazel Manley
Jul 10, 20202 min read
My first ever Roeh Art Blog
Art speaks a language that surpasses the written or spoken word.
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