Meanwhile, ancient books and manuscripts are being digitized in far away places such Timbuktu, Mali. Up to 150,000 manuscripts, some of which date from the 13th century and document subjects ranging from science and the arts to social and business trends of the day are available to view on screen in a high tech facility. The same is happening in museums all over the world.
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“Easy reading is damn hard writing.” Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804 – 1864) American novelist and short story writer
Ones That Got Away
An illustration for a satirical comment on Tiger Woods that never made it to publication. Digital on iPad
Finally, something to smile about
After months of practising something is, at last, beginning to happen. The iPhone paintings are beginning to turn into a style. It’s very exciting! This portrait evolved right before my eyes, the result of having seen a couple of wonderful art exhibitions, as well as reading the newspapers more than usual, flicking through picture books…… Continue reading Finally, something to smile about
The Ides of March
Caesar: Who is it in the press that calls on me? I hear a tongue shriller than all the music Cry “Caesar!” Speak, Caesar is turn’d to hear. Soothsayer: Beware the ides of March. Caesar: What man is that? Brutus: A soothsayer bids you beware the ides of March. Julius Caesar Act 1, scene 2,…… Continue reading The Ides of March
The last January snow… or did I speak too soon?
Pitfield St, Hackney, London,England was all covered in snow and ice a couple of days after the snow stopped falling. While it wasn’t the worst or heaviest snowfall in the world, it was an unusual couple of weeks, weather-wise, for most people in the United Kingdom.
The Illustrationist 