Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy Art Photography - Nature (Swans/Cygnet)

As the new year approaches I thought I would post some of my photography/artwork from this year.  

However, beauty is timeless.

Summer 2018

River Kent, Kendal, UK

'As You Are'

(Panasonic DMC-S1 - All photos unedited and all shots of subject included.  See above.)

c. S. Cox-O'Shaughnessy Photography 2018

Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy - Christmas Eve Impromtu Open Mic.

Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy appearing as Sophie blue ninja elfin (this is my social media, facebook nickname, though apt enough) #JustForFun

So, whilst elfin about on Christmas Eve doing elvish errands, like giving out some vouchers that I had picked up, to the homeless, (where they can get a freebie and/or discounted food) from a newly opened bakery for example, you could say I got 'roped' into performing at the Open Mic. Night.  However, you'd be incorrect, coz I offered to.  

Thank you to host Professor Craig for lending me his guitar complete with a purrfect guitar strap. 

Anyway, here are some photies of me performing some of my original songs on the theme of, as what Christmas is widely renowned for as, love. 

(Aside) to Professor Craig: Beg to differ there were only five photos, not six, as you stated, although, every one (with some of my tweaks, of course) brilliantly useful.  

#Volunteer

Thank you to Professor Craig at the Roper Hall (Preston, Lancashire, UK) for assisting with photography.

c. S. Cox-O'Shaughnessy 2018

Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy - Christmas and new year 2018

Wishing you a very 

Happy Christmas and New Year!

from

Santa's little helper

Sophie

aka a Dancer

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c. S. Cox-O'Shaughnessy 2018

Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy - Blogtastic

Feeling Blogtastic!

Some social media constantly ask what's on your mind and you can post things like I am feeling (whatever you are feeling) etc., however, not everybody 'Likes' to feel as though they are being forced to say how they feel, I think

Anyhow, Happy Winter Solstice!  I am feeling blogtastic.  This is because today is the winter solstice and it just so corresponds that this week I have also been doing my work placement as a Groom/Stable Hand today.  It has been a long day, as it is a very early start to the day, the work is hard work (although I do enjoy the work) and as well as this public transport home was running just over half an hour late, therefore, 

although, there are a range of 'feelings' that I could say that I am feeling today,

as my two most recent blogs seem to have fused together in today's activities so to speak 

I can quite obviously say that I am feeling blogtastic!

Related articles:

https://handeldoesit.blogspot.com/2018/12/sophie-cox-oshaughnessy-just-horsin.html

https://handeldoesit.blogspot.com/2018/12/sophie-cox-oshaughnessy-artwork-update.html (read Comments, also)

On another note, thank you to family and friends for having a listening ear and being full of good cheer today.

c. S. Cox-O'Shaughnessy 2018

Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy - Just Horsin' Around

Actually, I am not just horsing around as alongside being an artist/musician/singing and dance teacher, as mentioned in prior blogs, I am pursuing becoming a Stable Hand/Groom.

I have recently been awarded funding from the Duchy of Lancaster Bursary.  Coupled with the Myerscough College Bursary I am able to attend a City and Guilds Level 2. course in Equine Care. 

Securing funding has been stressful with my job seekers allowance benefit (as I have been doing less than 16 hrs work per week) being stopped until I didn't know when and my first experience of a foodbank, for example.  

However, as I am studying part-time I can continue to be available for work and this I have proven and won my job seekers allowance back again.  I am fortunate to also receive funding from the College for my travel.

I am very grateful for this funding, have completed term 1. and am looking forward to enjoying the rest of the course.

It is very hard work, but I am determined to do my best.

Here are what I think are the best of some snapshots, the best that I could manage with a basic digital camera and some limited lighting:

Midgeland Riding School (Myerscough Riding Club)

Riding Club

Riding Club

Riding Club

Myerscough College sculpture

Student trip to Hoys - Horse of the Year Show - Lots on and lots to see - Got to see events in the arena including vaulting:-

My work placement is at Penny Farm - the World Horse Welfare:-

On my work placement and fundraising at the Christmas fair at Penny Farm (World Horse Welfare) - Cannot get away from my artistic roots and I wouldn't want to:-

I would like to express a special thanks to Myerscough College, the Queen (the Duchy of Lancaster), no less, World Horse Welfare, Penny Farm and Midgeland Riding School.

c. S. Cox-O'Shaughnessy 2018

Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy ~ Artwork - Update

Harris Open Exhibition

Okay, I recently revealed that one of my pieces that I submitted at the Harris Open Exhibition this year is connected with a upcoming festivity.

For all interested in celebrating it, one of my artwork pieces is titled 'Winter Solstice'.  This can be viewed in one of the cabinets in the left hand room.

Fact file: St Thomas' Day was originally celebrated on the day of the winter solstice.

For more info. go to: http://www.harrismuseum.org.uk/exhibitions/1202-harris-open-exhibition-2017

Related articles:

https://handeldoesit.blogspot.com/2018/12/harris-open-exhibition-2018.html

https://handeldoesit.blogspot.com/2018/12/sophie-cox-oshaughnessy-artwork_12.html

Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy - Artwork

artwork update

I recently submitted some artwork into the Open Harris Exhibition in Preston.

See: https://handeldoesit.blogspot.com/2018/12/harris-open-exhibition-2018.html

It is as from today that I can breathe a little sigh of relief as one of my pieces that had been displayed incorrectly is now as it ought to be.  Namely, vertical.

It only took five days to be corrected.  Although, to be fair they did change it to on a diagonal, however that is now upright as I, as the artist, intended it to be.  

Another reason as to why I was particularly concerned is because this particular piece resonates with a festivity.

Without telling you anymore, I urge you to go and see for yourself.

I think as an artist I have the right to be a sort of perfectionist as to how my work is presented.  

I have moved on from paying to display work, though having my work displayed incorrectly is not something I consider worth paying for.

If anyone chooses to consider to purchase it, they could display it however they want.  Until then, it is intended to be upright.

(It doesn't seem to really make a difference as it is, however, it is actually meant to be upright the other way up.)  

As to the reprinted booklet of listings with my name presented correctly, if that comes about, when that happens, then that would be nice.

Artists, hey.  Ever striving for perfection.

Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy ~ Birthday Suit

Birthdays come but once a year. 

Here I am celebrating my birthday this year in 'my birthday suit', a dress I think is so gorgeous it makes me feel like the girl in the golden dress with quality friends.

Thankyou for class conversation John (near) and Damien (far) and  top food, Totto's Restaurant (Preston)

c. S. Cox-O'Shaughnessy 2018

Harris Open Exhibition 2018

Attending the Harris Open Exhibition 2018.  

My artwork can be viewed in one of the cabinets in the left hand room. 

I am informed that from Monday (10/12/2018), one of my pieces will be displayed correctly and in the reprinted booklet of listings my name will also be presented correctly.

attending the Harris Open Exhibition preview 

Thanks to Museum staff for assisting with my photography.

For more info. go to: http://www.harrismuseum.org.uk/exhibitions/1202-harris-open-exhibition-2017

c. S. Cox-O'Shaughnessy 2018

Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy Photography ~ Lest We Forget

Remembrance Sunday Parade 2018 

Band In The Sunlight

Preston, Lancashire

I feel privileged that following this I got to play with this band of very talented musicians, who incidentally offer their services at events such as these for free - all monies go back in to the running of the band, rehearsals, band practice hall hire etc. I guess.  

I, however, do not have the luxury of working as a musician for free, at the moment, really, so as I am glad of the experience of playing with these guys and gals - as the trumpet is not my first instrument, although I think I gave it a good toot, I wish them lots of good luck and look forward to hearing them play again.

c. S. Cox-O'Shaughnessy Photography 2018

Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy - Artwork

Harris Open Exhibition 2018

So, I have submitted some artwork at this:

http://www.harrismuseum.org.uk/exhibitions/1202-harris-open-exhibition-2018

true to my word and regardless of the charge

The preview is Friday 7 December, 6pm - 8pm

Love art and local to Preston, Lancashire or just fancy coming along anyway Get it in your diary

Exhibition continues until 20 January 2019