So this posting more than once month thing is happening.. not! but no fear, it is now my Easter break which equates to three whole weeks of usable blog time ;) (in between getting my essay done but quarter of the way there!) On a less positive note I haven't been feeling the greatest lately, and with sleep being the main driver of creativity, I have had a very poor amount.. But with some stress reduction, time management, meditation and plan making I hope to conquer this negativity! I am trying to push through this and with the weather getting warmer and the days getting longer, the sky is the limit!

Right, whew, now for the positive and the future:

• Social Media-  I've decided I want to reach out to more of you and the best way I can currently come up with is through my social media for The Artsy One. most accounts have been pretty stable but I am definitely seeing growth in my Instagram following and it is so exciting! I hope to connect more with you guys and answer any questions you may have, and you know, even just have a chat!

• Camera- With my student loan on the horizon it has spurred me to have a little look online (shopping.. lets say it is long awaited ;) ) and I have decided this time I need and shall finally invest in a decent camera. This not only will be useful for Uni work and Course based photography, but it will also be helpful for personal use ie this blog and my next potential project..

• YouTube- Now I'm going to need some feedback for this one (like really really), but I was wondering whether to start up a Youtube channel containing videos of both my work as well as lifestyle bites like vlogs or lookbooks. With the addition of a new camera this would be 1000 times easier so if its what you want to see then it'd be I testing to find out!
• Sunshine, floral fashion, outside adventures!- Obviously summer is on it's way and its been more than visible in the gorgeous spring weather we've been having here in England. Me and a friend have been scouring the internet for pretty, flowy, floral dresses because the sunshine is  bringing out our inner girliness. I hope to share both  my purchases as well as my sunshine adventures!

So since the new year began, I told myself I would eat healthier and less, like many of us do. But like the many who have fallen before me that obviously hasn't happened. Like seriously hasn't happened. Like it's worse than before Christmas. Yeah, that bad.

But alas in the wake of this extreme over-eating I have discovered some new flavours I hadn't yet come across in my journey across the taste buds. (Am I a food blogger yet? ;) ) as my student loan came in, me and my friends thought we would treat ourselves (repeatedly) to some food other than bacon and noodles.

When we first came back we decided on a good ol' fashioned Pizza Hut. Basic but beautiful. The name of the pizza escapes me but we had the evening menu, mine loaded with chicken, BBQ, mushrooms, cheese and all the good stuff. And we can't say no to some sides either can we?


I believe we then were adventurous and ordered The Beefy Boys Takeaway (which I didn't even know existed!) . The Beefy Boys is an awesome burger place here in Hereford and if you are ever around I would totally recommend trying it because I swear to god it is crafted by angels. I ordered The Blue Boy which consisted of a beef patty, American & Swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, onion, gherkin, pickled jalapeños (I didn't have these though) and blue cheese sauce. Literally the juiciest, meatiest, most flavoursome burger I have ever consumed! (the photo doesn't do it justice trust me!!)

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Well come on, everyone needs that New year new me blog post? I mean, I doubt I'll suddenly become a brand new person, Goddess of productivity and water consumption but maybe writing it down will be more motivating? ;)

So what now?

Consume more water than my windowsill cacti plants..-

A lot of us have this at the top of the self improvement list. After a little research on doctor Google I have come to the conclusion that adults need roughly 1.5l to 2l of water a day. (don't quote me on that!) I on the other hand drink about a glass of squash. I want to clear my skin and hopefully give myself a little hydrated spring to my step and what better place to start than water?!

Generate more than 1 or 2 blog posts a month!-

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Try to look after myself more effectively..-

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Knuckle down with my Uni work (and actually use my desk!)-

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Just a little update for you all! So after the Christmas period and while awaiting new year I feel there is this strange sense of time where you are between two celebrations. I've found this can get rather boring, so I was excited for my family trip to the seaside for the day.

This comprised of a walk along the seafront as well a stroll through town. Recently, the weather here in Wales has been pretty chilly so the thought of the sea wind wasn't one I enjoyed, but as soon as we got there the glorious sunshine put my apprehension to rest.

A rare sight to see in rainy Wales is the sunshine, and especially during December when it should be drizzling or grey, so this was a welcome surprise at the coast. The crisp day certainly freshened my mood and gave some time to think, which to me is important. Also a nice opportunity to take a few photographs too!



















I feel I have done quite a few uni and work related posts so wanted to share a rather relaxed and nature inspired one, just to break it up a little! Not the best photographer in the world but I'm working on it so lemme know what you think. Some pointers would be appreciated too! Thanks for having a look and I will be back soon with hopefully something new years related.
Bye bye for now!

Told you I would be back soon didn't I? And with a little adventure to Birmingham Museum and Gallery, or rather the current exhibition in the Gas Hall, Night in the Museum. I was very excited to explore this exhibition curated by Ryan Gander, and upon entering certainly wasn't disappointed.

I found myself within a contemporary wonderland of which I took plenty of photographs. I was particularly interested in the way in which it was curated, placing the gaze of the sculptures on the installations and hung works spanning the walls of the gallery. I feel this decision created a new atmosphere which wouldn't be imaginable if the pieces stood alone. I feel there is a chemistry created, a sort of tension which causes the viewer to feel closer to the works. Like you are involved with the figures admiring the work as you are. This decision to me gave the exhibition a new layer of depth.

Contemporary art is definitely up there as one of my favourite eras of artwork and this exhibition really captures my interest perfectly with a wonderful array of works. I would totally recommend a visit if you are in the area as it contains some more well known names as well as artists who I have instantly fallen in love with. I really could talk for hours about all of the pieces below but I shall spare you the torture 😉 and show you my favourite works from today.

 Ryan Gander, 'As old as time itself, slept alone' (2016).

 Roger Hiorns, 'Nunhead' (2004).

Angela Bulloch, 'Plastic Sphere Cube Triangle (blue)' (2010).

Kenneth Martin, 'Chance, Order, Change 2 (Ultramarine Blue)' (1976).

Raphael Hefti, From the series 'Subtraction as Addition' (2013).

Robyn Denny, 'Landscape Painting No 5' (1978-81). 

John Davies, 'Figure with Slats' (1973-75).

 Patrick Caulfield, 'Vase on Display' (1970).

 Edgar Degas, 'Dancer at Rest' (1870-1900).

 Richard Deacon, 'Kind of Blue (A)' (2001).

 Richard Wright, 'Untitled 09.02.03' (2003).

 Jacob Epstein, 'Bust of Dr. Vaughan Williams O.M.' (1950).

 Sir Jacob Epstein, 'Rock Drill (reconstruction by Kenneth Cook and Ann Christopher)' (1973).


 Barrie Cook, 'Dean' (1977).

 Matthew Darbyshire, 'CAPTCHA No.21- Doryphoros' (2015).


 Leonard McComb, 'Young Man Standing' (1963-77).


 Gath Evans, 'Blue No.30' (1964) & Kerry Stewart, 'Untitled (Lucy)' (1996).

Oh, and I took a moment to again appreciate the architecture  of the beautiful museum and gallery building. I wish my home were as decorative as this, but I guess dusting would be a hassle hehe! Anyway, I will link a little about the exhibition below and I hope you enjoyed my little galavant to the middle of the country!

http://www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/bmag/whats-on/night-in-the-museum-ryan-gander-curates-the-arts-council-collection

Back soon, bye bye!