Neil Musson, Author at The Open College of the Arts

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Transformation

Posted: 08/03/16 09:06 | 5 Comments

Sometimes it is good to have a deadline so short that there is no time to think, no time to ponder and no time to reverse decisions. Of course I would rather not be in this position very often but, when it does occur, there can be several benefits…

Beacons

Posted: 17/11/15 09:24 | 2 Comments

Sometimes it is liberating to make something simply because you want to…

Decorex Inspiration 2015

Posted: 15/10/15 09:49 | 1 Comments

Decorex can be whatever you want it to be from traditional recreation to avant guard and ultra modern. A show full of inspiration and possibilities. Neil reviews and showcases his favourites.

What Should My Sketchbook Contain?

sketchbook

Posted: 22/04/15 03:49 | 7 Comments

Several of my OCA students have asked me what should be in their sketchbook and so this blog post is a summary of my personal views on student sketchbooks. Please feel free to leave feedback and turn this into a live debate!

‘Collaboration and the loss of control’

Posted: 04/07/14 09:01 | 2 Comments

In this blog I intend to touch upon the benefits of collaboration with other artists as a way of releasing control and sharing the identity of my artwork.

Artist Textiles: Picasso to Warhol

Posted: 14/04/14 05:09 | 0 Comments

Textiles tutor Neil Musson considers the line between art and design…