February 22, 2011 by cat
In the few months since graduation I’ve been turning my hand to many things. I’ve learnt to crochet. I’ve been doing the accounts at Orange Tentacle. I’ve been making lots of toys. I haven’t been writing here all that much.
Over last few months I’ve made a few custom items for people that I thought I would share.
Custom Made Owl, Bread Hat and Gir.
I’ve also a few things listed on Folksy. You know you want to buy something to brighten my day!
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February 9, 2011 by cat
As I said on Twitter today I’m offering free portrait sessions for a few weeks to build up my portrait portfolio. There will be free a A4 print in it for you (further prints can be bought). We can get together at practically anytime atm – days/evenings/weekends. Contact me for an appointment.
And for some good fun here are some photographs I’ve been playing with today.
New hair – my hair is really magenta..
I’ve also been playing with old photographs again.
Snowy Gate
Bleached Wall
Llamberis
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November 6, 2010 by cat
Happy birthday to android! 3 today!
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February 28, 2010 by cat
This week I ended up in the studio on recommendation of one of my tutor. To get comfortable about going into the studio before taking other people in there for a project I’m currently doing for my degree.
I was given the choice of two cameras, a Fuji 6×9 (which I used in first year) and a Mamiya RB67. I thought I’d play with something I’d yet to have time with so chose the Mamiya with a 120 back.
The exercise started with me shooting a film with my eyes closed.
By the end of the exercise I had my eyes open and trying to pose – you would not believe how hard I find it to pose in front of a camera!
The lighting was setup in this way so that it would not distract from the simplicity of the photographs themselves.
The aim of the session was to get me to look at simple lighting akin to David Bailey, Sally Man and Richard Avedon to try to open up the possibilities of a series of portraits I’m currently shooting. I may have more from this set (I’ve got photographs of two other people too and if they will let me post them I’ll share them with you lot!).
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February 28, 2010 by cat
This afternoon and evening I have been doing some light maintenance on the site – removed the old Print Sale page and added some new things to the Portfolio page
Hope you have a look over there. Got a few things to write about – hopefully I’ll get time to get them online tonight!
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December 8, 2009 by cat
Recently I’ve been knitting toys – little toys. I’ve also been making my own patterns up. The patterns are going to be made available at somepoint.
May I introduce Pink Tentacle (they will be renamed I’m sure by the final owner!) – this is the only Pink Tentacle.
This tentacle took a few hours to make. I’m quite proud of this one – the wool isn’t the easiest to work with and its much finer double knit than I’m used to working with.
These suckers are just fantastic if I do say so myself!
I hope that Pink Tentacle is happy in their new home after the 25th December.
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November 23, 2009 by cat
A couple of weeks ago I was at Barcamp Manchester 2. We were wonderfully hosted by Contact Theatre. Since BCMan2 they have started a project for a new show #follow_me.
To quote @contactmcr
“Are you going to join in? You need your face,paper,pen&camera”
I think that everyone should get involved – Contact are a great venue and wonderful people. Its also a very simple project to get involved with.
This is my offering
The rest of the photographs are on Flickr.
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October 14, 2009 by cat
Recently I’ve been on a bit of a splurge on cooking real food. Kian’s dad took me to Wing Yip’s Manchester store just before university term started. I picked up many things including stuff to make wontons.
If you fancy some let me know – I’m happy to make more here at Tentacle Tower.
I’ve started a gallery for Food photography. I’ve been doing much of it lately. I seem to be enjoying cooking and the photography that goes with it.
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October 14, 2009 by cat
For months I’ve been trying to find something I could claim as a “Cat Safe” Hot Chocolate. Now, most cafes pile on cream, most powder versions have enough skimmed milk powder in them to trigger my intolerance and most chocolate bars I have to consume in moderation so I can’t use it to make a Hot Chocolate. Well that changed when I found that I could eat Aero – I somewhat love Aero. Somewhat hate Nestle, but I can’t do much about that.
Dried Skimmed Milk itself doesn’t seem to affect me much.
Ingredients for “Cat Safe” Hot Chocolate
Aero 4 mini treat size bars (around 40g) (of which is ~6g milk solids of that between 0.12g and 0.48g may be lactose)
a mug full of full-fat milk (lactofree or normal)
a tiny grating of nutmeg
a handful of marshmallows
Method
*It may not be strictly Lactose Free, but it hasn’t upset my body so I’m happy to say I can make it again for me.
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October 14, 2009 by cat
Last night was this month’s GeekUp Manchester. Due to a few issues with the venue (including GeekUp being double booked, shifted around at a drop of a hat, and last night being told as we arrived that they had a private party until 10:30pm!) we’ve moved to Pitcher & Piano, Deansgate Locks. That’s right, we’ve moved next door. Better WiFi, nicer snug, better lighting and less music!
I’ve put a selection of my photographs from last night.
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