imago corvi

adventures in enamelling, stories, music and travel

The Brothers Karamazov

This is my latest long term project! Michelangelo Iaffaldano and I have an eclectic repertoire of duets that come from many different genres: medieval, modern, vintage, sacred; in many different … Continue reading

December 19, 2018 · Leave a comment

Fall

Occasionally there are moments in my life when all of my senses feel heightened. When I am truly present in the moment, experiencing it vividly on an emotional, physical and … Continue reading

July 27, 2013 · Leave a comment

Volunteering

I have lived in a volunteer culture since I was born. Both of my parents volunteered when I was young – and encouraged me to participate in community life. Dad … Continue reading

March 5, 2011 · 1 Comment

The Year in Review

Well here we are in 2011. Already a whole decade of the new century has passed. It’s going so fast that I can barely keep up. When I look back … Continue reading

January 8, 2011 · Leave a comment

Workspace

Work space is very personal to individual artists. I have always gone for a simple and functional space – not really caring what it looks like, since when I am … Continue reading

August 19, 2010 · 2 Comments

Dream

I wanted to use this blog to document some of the processes that I deal with in enamelling. I have often set up the camera to take shots of the … Continue reading

March 30, 2010 · Leave a comment

King Otter

Since my work is inspired by folklore and myth – a piece always starts with a story.In Irish folklore the otter is often characterized as a friendly and helpful creature, … Continue reading

September 11, 2009 · 4 Comments

The Gypsy Settles Down

I have been on the road for most of the summer – so it has been difficult to post. Between that and setting up my new enamel supply business – … Continue reading

August 25, 2009 · Leave a comment

The Codex Manesse

My latest experiment in grisaille has involved translating some illuminated manuscript illustrations into the painted enamel technique. I love the stylised form and composition of these old illuminations. The Codex … Continue reading

April 13, 2009 · Leave a comment

St Joan

As I explore the possibilities of grisaille enamel – I thought I would investigate the possibilities of pre-Raphaelite style. I found this image of a Dante Rossetti painting in a … Continue reading

March 16, 2009 · Leave a comment

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