What a Week!

So much to share this week! Learning to surf this second wave of lockdown and quite a few things to be grateful for!

1st up The Herd are getting virtually active online as the second wave of lockdown create a new opportunity for new recruits! Check out downloadable colouring pages and instructional videos below (Click Join Herd Community button below).

2nd announcement- You can now take a virtual tour of The Global Events Exhibition and check out Suffolk stories and my Portraits for Heroes work. (Click virtual tour button below)

3rd announcement….I have finally submitted the National Lottery Project Grants Proposal Application! Once we have secured funding, we can begin getting ready for Creative Change Workshops online in 2021! Bigger, better and bolder! You have been warned!

4th announcement…last but not least!!!!

I am proud to announce that I have been accepted to join the board for Unlimited!!!

#lifegoals #cinderhannah #bethechange

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Have you Herd?

The Herd Community (Not Herd Immunity) are moving in to The Hold (Suffolk Archives) at Ipswich Water Front. The virtual herd were created during the lockdown to keep people creating and connected via a facebook page (Ipswich Herd Community). The elephants and mammoths were made from upcycled milk bottles and hundreds of fabulous characters have been produced. ‘Stellaphant’, ‘Sir Trumps-a-lot’, ‘Unicornphant’, ‘Britney the Hairy Mammoth’-post head shave, ‘telephant’ and many many more. They should be ready for the public to see by October Half Term as part of The Global Events Exhibition: Suffolk Stories. Book your places now. Many of the submissions will go on the be donated to The Ipswich Museum Collection for future generations to enjoy.

Portraits for NHS Heroes

I am not known for doing portraits but this movement is one close to my heart: The instagram #portraitsforNHSheroes inspired me to do these oil pastel pictures of my mum. She is a Staff Nurse at Ipswich Hospital and a front-line worker. I have included some process pictures so you can see the journey. Art from the heart!

Latest Commission 'Freedom' Oil Pastels

Here are some ‘work in progress’ pics of my latest commission. Having just watched the Grayson Perry Art Club on Channel 4, I can relate to the idea of portraiture not being just about capturing a likeness but about presenting the emotions of special moments with deep, meaningful connections resonating from the work. These impressionist style oil pastel pieces are based on photographs. In a time of lock-down these moments of joy are to be cherished. Commissions open.