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Self-portrait by Alan Dedman

Self-portrait by Alan Dedman is an unflattering account of the artist’s physical appearance, seen in a mirror. The form of his skull is pulled towards the viewer. The…

Ye Olde Selfe Portraite

Ye Olde Selfe Portraite. To thine own self be true, so the adage goes. Try doing that with a hairy ended stick (paint-brush) and some gloopy, coloured mud…

How I make my work by Alan Dedman

How I make my work explains my painting and drawing, which has become autobiographical. I use it for self-analysis, personal inquiry and healing. I move to and fro…

studio1.1 London

Studio1.1 London is a small, not-for-profit gallery based in Shoreditch close to the City, in the borough of Tower Hamlets. Since studio1.1 started in 2003, the area has…

Painting on Ithaca

Painting on Ithaca (Ithaca Painting Holidays) is a learning event conceived and run by artists Alan Dedman and Adriana Eyzaguirre. Scheduled to take place on the island of…

Drawing the word by Alan Dedman

Drawing the word by Alan Dedman. On Saturday the 4th of November Alan Dedman and Stephen Morris convened a figure drawing workshop at the White House, Badingham, in…

A simple line

A simple line by Brian Whelan, is the title of a book published by the artist and alumnus of the Royal Academy Schools (RAS). I recall chatting with…

RASEAG at Anteros Norwich

RASEAG at Anteros Norwich is a mixed exhibition of artworks by people who have previously attended the RAS and hail from or live in East Anglia. The Royal…

Life and how to draw it

Life and how to draw it – that was the challenge at the White House, Badingham, on Saturday the 29th of April. Ten learners assembled to gain a…

November

November is a month when things recede into the earth. The American alt rock artiste, Tom Waits wrote a poignant song about November: ‘it only believes in a…