Two sides to a story, two people stood opposite each other yelling their truth. Which do you believe? In the eyes of the law you are innocent until proven guilty, but what does that actually mean? What if the person in question is guilty but is found innocent? Does the victim immediately stop being a… Continue reading Conundrum
Category: Masters tales
Anything about the Masters in Creative Writing and Scriptwriting
Abide
There are rules in life. They litter our space like a ton of confetti. Be nice Don't hurt anyone, Love others Smile Always be polite Rules... A lot of them and we have to abide by them all. What if one rule is broken then? What if you get hurt in the process? Does that… Continue reading Abide
Treasure
Lately I have been ill... Really ill. The kind of sickness that leaves you unable to move and barely think. In fact, I am only just coming out of it and I keep finding myself so desperately tired that I am worried I have caught something else. It was just a tonsillitis infection, no big… Continue reading Treasure
Pungent
This time of year is always filled with smells. The Rayburn is on so there is the smell of smoke and we are cooking more roasts. Basically, winter in our house simply smells good. At the moment there is a bit of beef cooking with roast vegetable and a baked potato... No Yorkshire pudding but… Continue reading Pungent
Anticipation
Everyone gets it... You anticipate a meal or a new dress. You sit at the edge of your seat waiting for the newest movie to start in the cinema. It is the crawling butterfly sensation that leaves you feeling slightly sick and excited. The anticipation can leave you making a mistake or doing something silly.… Continue reading Anticipation
Sincere
When I was studying for my degree, a joint in Biology and Art, I had a friend. We didn't really start hanging out until the second year. By the third year we had rooms next to each other. I was a different person then. I was naive and people could take advantage of me. I… Continue reading Sincere
Copycat
I am working on a series for hares. I love the animal and think they are calming. So as it is almost time to pop some art in the hospital for the Christmas period I decided to start the series that has been playing around in my head. It is actually 5 pieces but the… Continue reading Copycat
Why I draw…
I have a secret. Actually, it is an old one. It has to be. You see I've been doing it for ages, even in public... I do it on the grass, in my workshop, in front of my family, in front of strangers. And all anyone says is - wow. That's good. Or - I… Continue reading Why I draw…
Artifical
I have issues that mean I find it difficult to read other peoples expressions and feelings. What can seem like a fake smile to a someone else I will see as genuine. I can't see it. I have tried but it is difficult. I have very little facial recognition and have lost friends because I've… Continue reading Artifical
Patreon
I had a choice - get a paypal button for the blog so people can 'donate' or a Patreon page. I decided to go with Patreon... It feels better. I offer rewards for what people pledge. Some will get physical artwork and some digital art. Have a look... Money is something I hate to think… Continue reading Patreon