Richard Scott Blog - 10th March 2024

Tuesday, I went to go see Johan in Kommetjie. I picked John up at Hout Bay Gallery and we headed to Kommetjie. Our first stop was Johan Nothnagel, or Notts. Johan is an old friend and needed some advice on his art and how to start a career in art. No better person to help than John Hargitai. John gave insight into what Johan needs to do and not to do. It was valuable advice.

John and Johan in deep discussion. Checkout Johan's casting in the foreground. Johan also purchased a large collection of my art back in 2006 with about 20 pieces in his collection today.

Spreading the love.

I love these works by Johan.

Johan treated us to a breakfast and then John and I were off to see if Nic Bladen was in his studio. He was. It was awesome to meet Nic and get a tour of the foundry/studio. I was truly blown away with Nic’s Art. Next level. After that John and I headed back via Chapmans Peak. I can’t believe how beautiful it was and reminded myself to at least go on that drive once a month or so.

Whoaaaa, I got to meet the famous Nic Bladen.

Nic cast's bronze sculptures of living plants.  They look so real. The process he uses is what fascinates me the most.

Theresa at Hout Bay Gallery photographing these Silkscreen cats from 2010.

Spotted this beautiful Protea Artwork by Joanne Milne at Hout Bay Gallery. Its so mesmerizing.

Back to the shop and then picked Joanne up. We headed home and made a light supper.

Wednesday I finally mastered the resin on the Richard Scott Backgammon boards. Joanne came with me to Allied Fiberglass. She finally got to meet Janet. Janet has been selling me fiberglass and resin for 20 years.

There are so many different types of resin you can use from Casting Resin to 901 Resin to Surfboard Resin to Top Coat Resin. And there I was chatting to Janet at ALLIED FIBERGLASS about all the options and I think I confused them a bit so she called in the big guns from upstairs and he suggested Epoxy.

Testing resin on an old sign.

Here I am testing epoxy resin on another old sign.

Richard Scott Backgammon board done. Wait till you see the full product next week. I will also explain the process and everything in detail for you as well.

Wednesday afternoon James called me from the UK and told me his client/collector was going to take the 1m x 1m Gold Tree he had in his collection. I always love it when a collector buys a piece.

Thursday Joanne and I decided to get up at 5.30 and not 5.45. Oh my word what a difference 15 minutes makes. Firstly, you don’t lie in bed wishing you were retired like Tony Mellon and secondly you get to town in half the time. What a great idea.

Thursday, I started clearing out the shop. Took a few photos for the Wine decanters for 2 different charities and even had some fun photographing an old quirky piece I did in 2006.

Road Signs.

Having some fun with a wine decanter for a charity.

And some more fun on a plain one.

My Car.

DAD'S CAR - Acrylic and Oil Stick on Canvas - 120 x 100cm - 2006

OK, so I once saw a work by artist Paul Du Toit from Hout Bay. He used oil sticks in a series of works. I was inspired to try them, but Paul's simple process suited the oil stick. My flat bold colours did not. I got frustrated and just decided to get cheeky and glue them onto the canvas with the impasto paste I used to create the texture on my Acrylic paintings. So with this piece,I could now say Acrylic and Oil Stick on Canvas. A little tongue in cheek. Over the years the Oil Stick melted and leaked all over the artwork. But I think it looks even cooler.

Friday, Joanne worked form home again in the morning. I decided to try WOORDLE again and got it in 3 goes. Saturday, I did it in 2. Keeping my mind active.

Ha!

Joanne found some time to make us some scones and then we went for a bike ride first one in ages.

Nom Nom. Keep it simple. Scones, salted butter, cheap blueberry jam.

And were off.

I got a fire going inside as the seasons are turning. Joanne an I decided to have a stay in weekend and park the car in the garage.

Saturday, we cooked most of the day. Joanne was on a mission to cook Chicken soup and then some Bolognaise for the kids for the week. I got stuck in as we love cooking together. We also made a nice chuncky/dry chicken stew to go with the Sunday lunch Risotto. Danilo style.

Sunday, I managed to get some international banking done and get the blog going while Joanne potted around the kitchen making that famous bolognaise sauce.

Spinach and Feta filo pastry snacks. Joanne got a great  little recipe of Instagram. Sesame seeds on top add a nice touch.

I was nice to have Sunday lunch with all the kids.

Until next week

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