Kirsten MacQuarrie
- Apr 27, 2018
- 4 min
Pentimenti: Sketchbook Imperfections and Trusting Yourself
Hello, fellow art lovers - I'm just back from the Post Office! Having recently completed a commission for one of my most loyal customers,...
Kirsten MacQuarrie
- Apr 15, 2018
- 4 min
Style File: What Kind of Writer Are You (And Can You Change It?)
The end is nigh ... but wait, that's a good thing! At long (long!) last, I am approaching the end of my novel's first draft: the first...
Kirsten MacQuarrie
- Mar 27, 2018
- 4 min
When You Say Nothing At All ... Open Spaces on the Page and the Canvas
'You say it best when you say nothing at all' ... don't worry, this isn't a 90s nostalgia blog dedicated to Notting Hill! Rather, I've...
Kirsten MacQuarrie
- Mar 2, 2018
- 4 min
Mirror mirror ... can reflections help us to see art with new eyes?
The Gallery of Modern Art in Glasgow greets visitors with an entrance hall of mirrors. Created by the French-American artist Niki de...
Kirsten MacQuarrie
- Feb 9, 2018
- 4 min
All that glitters: writing for a post-prize world
One month in, this year has so far been a strong one in terms of novel writing. I've managed to carve out space for a small writing...