emjaybeecreatives
N is for National Trust
I am a longstanding member of the National Trust and I have had a relationship with them for decades! Of late, like a problematic...
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emjaybeecreatives
- Jul 9
- 4 min
M is for Mojo
Or rather, lack of it? To quote the Beatles it does not seem to be ‘here, there or everywhere’ just at the moment! I wonder if creative...
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emjaybeecreatives
- Jun 25
- 3 min
L is for Leonardo da Vinci
I have long been fascinated by Leonardo da Vinci. I have wondered whether he was on some kind of spectrum (he rarely went back to...
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emjaybeecreatives
- Jun 11
- 2 min
K is for 'The Kiss' by Klimt
This painting is Klimt’s most popular work and a favourite of the friend who helps me write this blog (due to my dyslexia). It is loved...
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emjaybeecreatives
- Jun 4
- 4 min
J is for Jewel
I need to explain this heading - no, we are not exploring the creative pursuit of jewellery-making but rather referring to my friend and...
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emjaybeecreatives
- Apr 30
- 3 min
I is for Inspiration
“It’s not what you look at but what you see”. So said Henry David Thoreau and never has this statement been more accurate than when you...
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emjaybeecreatives
- Apr 23
- 4 min
H is for Horne...Ben Horne
The creative art of Ben Horne. YouTuber. Film photographer. I have followed Ben for many years on YouTube; with over 450 videos that's a...
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emjaybeecreatives
- Feb 20
- 3 min
G is for Gratitude
The concept of gratitude has a chapter all to itself in ‘The Mindful Photographer’ by Sophie Howarth, and it’s easy to see why. The book...
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emjaybeecreatives
- Jan 23
- 3 min
Ambleside Annexe Review
Ambleside Annexe - a personal review from our visit in 2021 - we hope to return sooner rather than later Firstly, Ambleside Annexe is...
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emjaybeecreatives
- Jan 9
- 2 min
Contemplative and Creative Space
I didn’t realise how important a quiet space was for me until I lost it! (Jacquie finds this comment funny!) Those of you who live in the...
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emjaybeecreatives
- Oct 31, 2023
- 4 min
F for Fragile
Excerpt from Fragile by Sting: “If blood will flow when flesh and steel are one Drying in the colour of the evening sun Tomorrow's rain...
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emjaybeecreatives
- Oct 24, 2023
- 7 min
E for Exposure
Under the heading of ‘Exposure’ I would like to look at 3 different areas. Exposure to/in Art As a child, I was captivated by Tony Hart’s...
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emjaybeecreatives
- Jun 27, 2023
- 2 min
An Experience Shared
I always look forward to and welcome a new season of inspiration. We’ve just had the Southeast Open Studios (SEOS), a wonderful...
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emjaybeecreatives
- May 30, 2023
- 2 min
EV Car Ownership
A quick review from two new EV (electric vehicle) owners: Like many people, I had been considering purchasing an EV for some time. As we...
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emjaybeecreatives
- May 16, 2023
- 5 min
D is for Diversity
‘Diversity’ has become something of a buzzword as has its usual companion ‘inclusion’ - with good reason. Reflecting back on my time at...
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emjaybeecreatives
- May 9, 2023
- 5 min
C for Curiosity
Curiosity killed the cat, so they say but, for me, curiosity is a very positive word closely linked to another ‘c’ - creativity....
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emjaybeecreatives
- Apr 11, 2023
- 8 min
‘Inside our Autistic Minds’: reviews of the TV Programme with Chris Packham
Mark’s point of view: This is a review of the two Chris Packham programmes on autism, which were documentaries entitled “Inside our...
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emjaybeecreatives
- Mar 6, 2023
- 2 min
B is for Bravery - Change
It seems remiss to write about bravery without mentioning my experiences in the army, especially with the current backdrop of the war in...
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emjaybeecreatives
- Mar 6, 2023
- 2 min
B is for Bravery - Creativity
Bravery may at first seem like an odd topic on a creative site, but it is surprisingly relevant, as to produce something new and fresh...
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emjaybeecreatives
- Mar 6, 2023
- 2 min
B is for Bravery - Personal
Following my last post, this is a more personal reflection on how different bravery can look depending on your own experiences. I have...
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