Author Archives: Mary Sleigh

There’s always a story. It’s all stories really. The sun coming up each day is a story. Everything’s got a story in it. Change the story, change the world. Terry Pratchett A Hat Full of Sky Walking along a beach … Continue reading →

A new start in September for Colour Sense online workshops – learn more about colour and tone in your own time at your own pace. The series of three workshops start on 6th September 2021. To find out more and … Continue reading →

In these rather bleak times have enjoyed developing some online workshops. They’re all about colour, so they’ve cheered me up! I find going back to basics and working in a structured way is very helpful, clears my mind and motivates … Continue reading →

They have received a grant so they can keep the doors of the quarter mile Arts Centre open. It is wonderful to be able to immerse oneself for a while in somewhere beautiful and inspiring and enjoy the cafe, shop, … Continue reading →

Soulmates – featured in Found and Bound now showing at The Ropewalk, Barton on Humber Collecting has always been important in developing my ideas, and although my finds may not be valuable they are precious to me – the essence … Continue reading →

Exhibition of new artwork by Mary Sleigh and Jan Miller at the Ropewalk Gallery in Barton on Humber will open on Saturday 12th September. Their topics resonate with the local area, the landscape, history, and industry. While exploring, they have … Continue reading →

I enjoyed my visits to Japanese moss gardens and especially loved those moments of tranquility, surrounded by cool green moss, so I’ve been collecting cool mossy images – just what I need occasionally especially in these strange and unsettling times.

I found this quotation in a sketchbook whilst clearing out my workroom, one of many displacement activities before I settle down to making work. An African quotation just right for the times at the moment. ‘Europeans have watches, Africans have … Continue reading →