Saturday, 17 August 2013
Where are the 'kids from Pozo Alcon?'.
This is almost 10 years ago now. It is why I love photography. Where are they today? What are they doing? I hope they're all well. I'm thinking about visiting Pozo Alcon and asking around.
Anyone reading recognise...
Thursday, 8 August 2013
Where next?
I don't know.
Promised work is not happening (thanks for that). As much as I love Granada I simply cannot afford to stay here much longer. You can live on very little if you have to. Not for me presently. Very difficult to make money here. You would never guess as a visitor - it is glam and beautiful on the surface.
Itinerant life. Love it. Sometimes hate it. I'm moving on soon. Anyone got any suggestions as to where I might find work?
Sunday, 28 July 2013
Tuesday, 18 June 2013
Cafe Bar Esmeralda, Granada.
Every adventure begins and ends here. Back in Granada after a very eventful few days in Madrid. Met some great people as ever.
Thanks for the support in the comments. Thanks to everybody who bought sketches, or gave work.
Just letting people know I'm back.
Tuesday, 11 June 2013
Madrid bound...
Itinerant artist is on the move again. Short trip intended.
Madrid from tomorrow (the 12th). Work required. Find me in the usual places, or call me 689 744 929. johncolley@hotmail.com
Monday, 27 May 2013
Thursday, 23 May 2013
Tuesday, 14 May 2013
Believe Granada - Be Live!
I'm playing with QR codes and lino printing :)
More later.
Anyone reading here who doesn't already know: Impresiones Gigantes auction (with live entertainment) is this Friday, May 17th.
www.impresionesgigantes.com
Monday, 13 May 2013
Thursday, 18 April 2013
Impresiones Gigantes 2
Exhibition from May 7th. Colegio de Arcitectos, Plaza San Augustin. Granada.
A print from each artist will be sold to raise money for charity. Other prints will be available from international artists.
Impresiones Gigantes
Wednesday, 17 April 2013
Springtime in Granada.
Or, is it already summer? With temperatures hitting the 30's regularly now the streets during the afternoon a far too hot for anything. Siesta needs to be accommodated. Working hours have to be adjusted. As an artist you can't waste time if you want to make it work. This means working/selling outdoors from 10am -2pm. Lunching and administration, organising and generalising from 2pm - 6pm. This is also studio time. From 6pm onwards it is back to the streets. Nor uncommon to find me still out selling in the early hours during summer. Relying mostly on passing tourists as I do, summer is time to save cash to get you through next winter. Hopefully.
Here's a washy coloured sketch that got wet (someone spilled a bottle of water on it). Stuff gets ruined on the streets. You have to accept that.
Here's a washy coloured sketch that got wet (someone spilled a bottle of water on it). Stuff gets ruined on the streets. You have to accept that.
Sunday, 31 March 2013
Easter Sunday in Sunny Spain.
Those who only know Granada in summer will struggle to believe these photographs. Although, it can rain BIG in August also.
I can't remember the last dry day we had here. The rain has been relentless and the forecast still looks horrid. After a 20 minute cloudburst this afternoon the drains finally popped. Full of everything the drains of an old, small city can expect when the population more, or less doubles for Semana Santa. Not pleasant!

Wednesday, 13 March 2013
Tuesday, 12 March 2013
I think the bats have gone back to bed.
And, who can blame them?
Not sure where the swallows went. Seems like 10 days of relentless rain. Not been able to work, so here is a photograph from a very wet London 10 years ago just to remind me that things could be worse weather wise.
Not sure where the swallows went. Seems like 10 days of relentless rain. Not been able to work, so here is a photograph from a very wet London 10 years ago just to remind me that things could be worse weather wise.
Monday, 4 March 2013
The Bats are Back.
A single swallow does not a summer make.
That's OK - I saw at least 10 today. On the second weekend of March every year, without fail, someone flicks that big switch. Summer is coming back :) For someone who spends almost every waking hour outdoors this is important.
The bats are back and they know stuff we don't!
That's OK - I saw at least 10 today. On the second weekend of March every year, without fail, someone flicks that big switch. Summer is coming back :) For someone who spends almost every waking hour outdoors this is important.
The bats are back and they know stuff we don't!
Monday, 11 February 2013
Friday, 8 February 2013
Tuesday, 22 January 2013
Wednesday, 2 January 2013
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johncolley@hotmail.com
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