Lisa (from Hong Kong), I am a student from Sha Tin College, where you recently held a workshop session. Whilst looking through your website, I came across your painting, “The Power of Nine”. Coincidentally,...
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2009
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18
2009
I am hoping this is the start of something good!! Whuzen, a town in northern Zhejiang, China is one of six ancient towns in Chiang-Nan water country, and an amazing inspiration! Watch this space.
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Mar
18
2009
Adam (From Glasgow), “I am studying you and your artwork for my GCSE coursework… I would like to find out what inspires you?” To be honest Adam I am inspired today with the same...
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Mar
17
2009
I have yet again enjoyed my recent trip to Venice with Chenderit School. We could not have asked for better weather as the temperature soared to 18 degrees, quite something for northern Italy in...
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Mar
13
2009
Lao tsu believed that the way to happiness was for people to learn to “go with the flow.” Instead of trying to get things done the hard way, people should take the time to...
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Mar
3
2009
In ancient Chinese philosophy the heaven was Yang (masculine) while the earth was Yin (feminine). Since numbers were considered a mystical part of the universe, the ancient Chinese regarded odd numbers as masculine and...
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Mar
2
2009
My second visit to the Summer Palace in the the winter season, and the sparse appearance of the trees adds to the dramatic quality of the historic site. The weathered temples are easily visible...
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Mar
1
2009
Welcome to my new blog page “Ianmurphyartist blog”, a recent addition to my website. I aim to provide an insight into my working practices, both drawing and painting, and also create an open forum...
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Mar
1
2009
Lee (from Hereford): “….it would be of great interest to know how Turner has influenced you as an artist……” I was introduced to JMW Turners work on my first visit to the Tate Gallery,...
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Mar
1
2009
http://ianmurphyartist.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/great-wall2.jpg The Great Wall of China Another interesting climb up the Great Wall of China at Juyunguan. As you can see from...
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