Comments for Dan's art stuff

Comment on Maurice and Us by Dan

Dan — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:32:18 +0000

I do love the concept of the ‘oil of ideas.‘. I did enjoy the evening greatly and really valued the opportunity to reflect – but of course you always did that.
Best Dan

Comment on Maurice and Us by Maurice Barrett

Maurice Barrett — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:50:20 +0000

Dan, Thank you for you compimentary evaluation of my work. The feeling is mutual, I had the priviledge of working with many like minded colleages , like minded but not clones. Any friction became the oil of ideas. I remember differences with Keith Gentle which helped to create the inner tension which was so important to tightening the concept of my ‘circle’. The outcome was always mutual respect. What was great about the evening was the pleasure that everyone experience in being united again with old friends and colleages from good time together. I remember you with affection and was really pleased that you made the journey to join us. Thank you. Maurice.

Comment on Not so flash by Dan

Dan — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:24:14 +0000

Hi Jo,
Good to hear from you and still gently supporting the subject where I can. Sorry I missed this – and don’t seem to have a message on Facebook either. I do use it to sustain art ed. stuff (rather than family stuff).
All best
Dan

Comment on A New Curriculum – again by Dan

Dan — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:03:01 +0000

Found the image and couldn’t resist. Alternative text?

Comment on Not so flash by Josephine Whitfield

Josephine Whitfield — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:53:41 +0000

Hi Dan -
I posted a message on your facebook then went on to this link – glad you’re still spreading the word – very interesting interviews from the RCA students on animation. Went to the show at Bexhill too. Do you go on facebook? Looking for any advice for a friend – you may want to support his proposal on starting up studios in Aylesbury
Jo

Comment on Just Retired by Dan

Dan — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 08:45:44 +0000

Hi Graham, Really is good to hear from you and glad to hear you are still drawing for a living. I loved the fact that the posters from the plays we were in are still on the back of the proscenium arch above the dimmer rack. has your son seen them? So pleased you found the post and thanks for the kind words. All best wishes. Dan

Comment on Some Murals – Public Narratives by Dan

Dan — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 08:35:34 +0000

Hi Nichola, I think he can, and should, boast. Its good to hear from you and I am so pleased Dave found it . Curiously my wife has a similar reaction. It was a good time and I remember that group of students with the greatest affection. My best wishes to you both and your two daughters. Dan

Comment on Some Murals – Public Narratives by Dan

Dan — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 08:20:30 +0000

Hi Graham, Its really good to hear from you. I’m so pleased you found the entry. It really was an excellent (professional) piece of work and something we can all be proud of. I visited the station again on the day I retired (blog entry ‘Just Retired’) and could almost hear the faint echoes of that time. All the very best. Dan

Comment on Some Murals – Public Narratives by Nicola Bull (Dave's wife from the video)

Nicola Bull (Dave's wife from the video) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 22:01:19 +0000

I have just watched your video of my now husband and I nearly wet myself laughing. I went to primary school with him, Graham, Paul and Gavin. Very impressed with the painting and remember it being there for a long time. Dave has been trying to find some footage of their work for some time now so that he can boast to his two girls. Thank you so much for posting it on your website! Not sure if he can boast or if he needs to cringe but we are all loving it!!!
(Dave says “You’ve aged much better than me!”

Comment on Just Retired by Graham Baker

Graham Baker — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:50:09 +0000

As one of your ex-pupils and cast members can I say “Thank You so very much”. I now work in the advertising business, colouring in between the lines and generally drawing pretty pictures. I think it fair to say you set me firmly on the creative path I’m currently treading.
My 13 year old son currently attends Hurstmere but I fear the passion for art I experienced there, has long since left.
Thank you Dan and if the Ian here is Mr Bowells, thank you too. Your teachings were also very much appreciated. Cheers guys!