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Stitching and Un-stitching Work

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Sharon Mossbeck

Aida can be very unforgiving if you make a mistake while sewing. Where the needle passes through the fabric it enlarges the hole, and if the sewing is then unpicked, it leaves behind a trace of where it once was. … Continue reading →

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The Art of John Stewart Gilbert

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Sharon Mossbeck

Over the weekend I was given a leaflet by a lady promoting an art sale for her late father’s art work. We didn’t speak much but she mentioned that they were selling the family home. The situation just seemed so … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Life as an Artist.

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Sharon Mossbeck

After working as an artist for the last two years I’m finally beginning to feel that I’m making headway. I recently had some of my work exhibited in Tate Liverpool and Arena Gallery as part of the Liverpool biennial (thanks … Continue reading →

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Post Private View

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Sharon Mossbeck

The week before my exhibition was so hectic I didn’t have a minute to relax. I was even working while eating, and by the day of the opening I was completely exhausted. I had done everything I could to promote … Continue reading →

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Exhibition Countdown

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Sharon Mossbeck

It’s not been an unusual sight to see me carrying stacks of work between the Ecclesall Road area and Shalesmoor for the last few weeks, as I’ve been getting all of my work down to my studio in preparation for … Continue reading →

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Exhibition Planning

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Sharon Mossbeck

I have my first solo exhibition on 4th April at Gage Gallery in Sheffield, so I’m busy trying to prepare. I’ve got some work to get finished off, as well as all the usual planning and promoting to do. Over … Continue reading →

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Graduate Artist Studio Plans

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Sharon Mossbeck

Me and Michael Borkowsky and currently putting together a plan to create a set of artist lead studios for recent graduates in Sheffield. I wanted to write a blog about why I feel that this would be a great idea, … Continue reading →

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The Year of Art

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Sharon Mossbeck

Inspired by another artist, I’ve decided to make a list of the goals I have for art related work this year. I particularly want to improve my CV by working on a range of different art related projects, such as … Continue reading →

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Juggling Jobs

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Sharon Mossbeck

I’m frustrated at the moment by the lack of time spent on my art work and other related activities, such as visiting exhibitions. The problem is that I have to have a part time job to support myself and my … Continue reading →

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Painting Process

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Sharon Mossbeck

I’m currently well under way working towards my next painting Pearl, but as yet I haven’t even begun to work on the final piece. I thought I’d use this blog post to talk about process, and why it takes me … Continue reading →

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