This week is International Woman’s Week and we are kicking it off at Project Ability by taking a closer look at the wonderful artwork of Doreen Kay. Doreen has been an artist in Project Ability’s Aspire studios for well over…Read On
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Lockdown Postcards
Today we are looking at a small selection of postcards by three different artists in our Lockdown Postcards feature. These four sit together in a quietly soft and appealing way, and are all perfect examples of minimal line work with…Read On
The Artwork of the Week – by Fiona Donald
Our Artwork of the Week is this playful abstract drawing titled ‘Bird Man’, by Aspire artist Fiona Donald. Fiona has been working with charcoal and oil pastel a lot during Lockdown, and we can see she is experimenting with the…Read On
Lockdown Postcards by Tommy Mason!
As we continue with our Lockdown Postcards project, we thought it time to unveil our most prolific postcard maker to date! For anyone familiar with Tommy Mason and his artworks, it will come as no surprise that we have amassed…Read On
Artwork of the Week by Judith Abubakar
This week our Artwork of the Week is this colourful textile piece by Aspire artist Judith Abubakar. We love the warm fuzzy palette and texture of this cross stitch, and it seems to be full of positivity and hope. We…Read On
Create – online!
The Saturday Create Zoom Sessions are now in full swing with tutors Susan and Tracy working with our youngest participants. Over the past few weeks, everyone has been exploring techniques and themes around texture and colour. On week one, the…Read On
Michael Draper in Lockdown
Michael Draper is one of the many Project Ability artists who has had to think about making work in a new place since the first Lockdown began almost one year ago. His artwork has adapted and we’ve really enjoyed the…Read On
Kiltwalk team 2021!
We are looking for volunteers to walk (or run, or dance!) in aid of Project Ability. This year Scotland’s Virtual Kiltwalk will take place between the 23rd – 25th of April and we need your help! The Kiltwalk are promising…Read On
Artwork of the Week by Michael Stark
Artwork of the Week is this impressive Lollipop Pot by Michael Stark. This colourful vase is part of our current online exhibition titled ‘As Time Stood Still,Part Two’. The entire exhibition comprises artworks made by Project Ability artists at home,…Read On
Lockdown Postcards by Tracy Marshall Gorman
With our Lockdown Postcard project well underway, we thought it was time to see what the tutors have been up to. These two postcards by Tracy Marshall Gorman are exquisitely executed and really poignant to our current times. Project…Read On
