Tag Archives: design

A new kettle

Posted on December 22, 2016 by northoneartist

Oh dear – the aggravation of being a designer still has influence – needed a new kettle, went to John Lewis. Just want a kettle shaped recognisable kettle, but no – they come in all sorts of shapes and sizes … Continue reading →

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Mr Potts gets Creative

Posted on April 22, 2013 by northoneartist

Oh dear,oh dear! I’m not naming names but another member of the RWS, and an article in Elle Decoration has inspired Mr P. to get into papier-mache. I Googled ‘How to make P-M’ and running my eyes down the list … Continue reading →

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Family Talent – the Extraordinary World of Winthrop

Posted on January 19, 2013 by northoneartist

Where do these images come from? He had a perfectly normal childhood – born in the USA, immigrant to the UK, lived in a caravan, holidays to visit strange Bavarian friends who lived in a chalet in the Forest, camping … Continue reading →

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Mrs Potts the Painter’s Wife

Posted on August 20, 2012 by northoneartist

Well – anyone who knows the card game Happy Families will know who I am – Mrs Potts the Painter’s Wife. If there’s anything more difficult than being an artist (which I am ) it’s being an artist’s wife. Mr … Continue reading →

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