TANIA BEAUMONT

I have  an article in the Spring 2008 edition of  the  Soc. of Painter/Printmaker's magazine, Printmaking Today.

It relates the exciting saga of a printing commission I had last July,  just before leaving Tangier, to reprint some 350 year old copper plates, by Hollar.

We left Tangier at the end of August, very sad to leave. What a wonderful place :- lovely people, fabulous countryside and inspirational crafts.

We have been squashed into our London apartment since then, even though it's a big place. 75 0f the 110 boxes went into storage nearby. Etching press in a big crate. Nightmare.

I went to Dubai in Novemeber/December to do the usual Christmas Fairs, but only 2 were happenning while I was there. It's difficult booking tickets so far in advance, when you dont know what will be happening and when.  However I did very well at both the Feline friends Bazaar and the Abu Dhabi Mall - reaquainting (is it a word?) with some old friends. Good to see there are still people we know there, as it is now confirmed that we will be returning to Abu Dhab i within the month.

So, roll on the next installment - UAE here I come...again.

Well it's been a long time coming, so I hope it's worthwhile.

I'm in Morocco (Tangier) for the forseeable future and 'art'life gets a bit sterile and lonely, so if you fancy bouncing ideas around, feel free. It's hard working in a vacuum.