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The journal
A space for observation and reflection


"I love to have an unfinished painting in my life."
This month I am creating a special work of art. A work of art that, for the first time in a while, will not walk away once it's complete. I'll be creating this one on canvas, not on skin. I have an ambitious plan to create an epic painting inspired by a powerful story, and I'm going to share the creative process in much greater depth than I've ever done before. I'm deeply excited. being ready for a new work of art isn't just a practical or emotional matter, it's also a matte
George Francis
3 min read


Quiet time - transcending borders
I’ve been feeling quiet lately. These phases come and go periodically, and have done, for as long as I can remember. Sometimes it lasts a couple days, usually it’s a week or two. I feel at peace here, in the liminal space between realms. My feet don’t always need to be on the ground, to be in touch with reality. That’s why I love physical expression. It allows me to channel feelings that I can’t yet put into words. It lets me quietly point at things, without breaking the sile
George Francis
4 min read


Creating The Art of Presence - insights from a 2 year journey
It hasn’t been a straightforward process, far from it. The long, meandering journey of creating this resource changed me as a person, and completely transformed me as an artist. It helped me in ways I knew I needed, and also guided me in directions I couldn’t have foreseen. (A few points before the full story begins below) Along the way I learnt the following: Resilience . Over the course of 2+ years I picked this project up and put it down several times, sometimes stagnating
George Francis
10 min read


Why I tattoo freehand
I never plan a tattoo. There’s no printed lines to follow, no fixed design to guide me. Just the person in front of me, a brush in my...
George Francis
2 min read


Seasons of creativity - lessons from a career as an artist
I used to think creativity was something I could control. If I just stayed focused, inspired and worked hard, the work would keep flowing...
George Francis
3 min read


My journey - extended version
From a young age, I searched for ways to make sense of life. Studying nature gave me one language - a way of seeing patterns and...
George Francis
3 min read
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