Yvonne Roberts Sketchbook

Docks and Shops

2012-02-24T10:44:00.000-08:00

As part of the 154 Collective, I am currently working on a series of images that have been captured and processed entirely on mobile devices, including the iPhone and the iPad. Here are two images I captured in Newham,during the recent Road Trip.

Newham Docklands

Newham Shops

Tulips and a Rose

2012-02-24T10:09:00.000-08:00

I have recently produced two more images to add to my portfolio of flower images. These images were captured and processed entirely on the iPhone.

Flower of the Week: Rose

Flower of the Week: Tulip

Rain soaked images at the LBT

2012-02-24T05:58:00.000-08:00

I love it when it rains... especially when I have my camera at the ready! Added to my portfolio of images capturing the essence of the Lawrence Batley Theatre are these two images. Both images have been captured and processed entirely on my iPhone.

Barnsley To Newham

2012-02-18T04:13:00.001-08:00

As part of the 154 project I have recently been on a road trip from Barnsley to Newham, with two other artists. Armed with cameras, iPhones, iPads, tripods and sketch books we began by documenting our journey as we passed through many small Towns and Villages. On arrival at Newham we explored the borough on foot, capturing images as we went - there was so much to see...and so much to take in!! We are going back again soon but in the meantime I have begun to process some of the images I captured. Here are a few... many more to come!! To keep track of the 154 Collective please follow the 154 Blog.

Street Cleaning

Barnsley and Newham Town Halls

Early Morning at the Docks

iPhoneography at the LBT

2012-02-16T04:29:00.000-08:00

I am beginning to build up a portfolio of images captured throughout the Lawrence Batley Theatre as part of my current residency project were I am exploring the Theatre through digital photography. At the moment I am exploring and experimenting, capturing images which may seem unexpected and turning them into small pieces of photographic art. I have lots of ideas of how this project may grow....but at the moment I am working organically, responding to things I see and ideas that emerge along the way. Here are some initial images... you may have to look closely to work out where in the Theatre they were taken!

The artwork featured in this image is by Kerry Mosley

Documenting 154

2012-02-15T10:34:00.001-08:00

As well as creating photographic artwork as part of the 154 Collective I am also documenting the creative process as each artist begins to develop work for the exhibition at the Cooper Gallery in June 2012. So far I have captured four artists in action... to keep up to date with this project follow the 154 Collective blog.

Dan making plans for the 154 Collective Road Trip

Dan planning at the Cooper Gallery

Fabric Lenny creating a timelapse film

Anna delivery an illustration workshop to children in Hoyland

Anna's Illustration workshop

Lou creating 154 drawings in Barnsley

Lou drawing under the market stairs

More animation at Stocksbridge

2012-02-15T10:10:00.000-08:00

The animation project at Stocksbridge Nursery and Infants School is going really well. The children are fantastic and they are working really hard. Over the last few weeks we have been animating the farm scene and making machinery parts out of cardboard for the factory set. Here are some recent images from the project. More images and information can be found on the Stocksbridge Filmmakers Blog.

Flower of the Week

2012-02-06T13:30:00.000-08:00

I have begun producing "Flower of The Week" Images as a way to experiment and as a challenge to force me to look more closely at subjects and create interesting and dynamic images as part of a theme of work. Here are my most recent "Flower of the Week" images...

154 work in progress

2012-02-06T12:59:00.000-08:00

I am busy working on a series of images as part of the 154 Collective to form part of an exciting exhibition of new work in the Cooper Gallery later this year. I am currently focusing on Barnsley Town Centre, capturing daily happenings through iPhoneography and timelapse filmmaking. I am particularly interested in capturing an essence of the Town and the people through quirky, colourful and intriguing images. Here are some images which I have recently captured and edited entirely on the iPhone...many more to come!

Animation at Stocksbridge

2012-02-06T12:39:00.000-08:00

The animation project that I am currently delivering at Stocksbridge Nursery and Infants School is going really well. The children have already developed some very sophisticated animation techniques and are eager to learn more. We have lots more animating to do but all the children are a real joy to work with and have lots of creative ideas to share.

Shadows ...

2012-01-31T08:35:00.000-08:00

I have noticed shadows creeping into a lot of my recent images...here are a few of them!

Shadows and Light

2012-01-30T13:46:00.000-08:00

Taking inspiration from the amazing light that filters through the windows on the balcony at The Lawrence Batley Theatre I have become fascinated by shadows and beams of light which create ever changing patterns on the walls. Here are some experimental works in progress...

Looking Out The Window

2012-01-30T13:27:00.000-08:00

Here is an image I captured of the Cellotape Babies looking out of the window at the Lawrence Batley Theatre, next to my studio space on the Balcony!

The Lawrence Batley Theatre

2012-01-29T11:27:00.000-08:00

As part of my artist residency at the Lawrence Batley Theatre I am currently exploring the Theatre through photography. Starting from the outside of the building, over the next few months I will be looking at structure, texture, shape, lighting, perspective, heritage, atmosphere and personality.... Here are a few images to begin with...

Sunrise and sunset...

2012-01-29T11:11:00.000-08:00

Recently I have been capturing images first thing on a morning and last thing at night and have loved experimenting in the ever changing winter weather. Here are some of my favourtites!

Morning rainbow at Sheffield

A rainy start at Shepley

Sunset at Farnley Tyas

Sunset across Farnley Tyas

Beautiful Bunnies!

2012-01-29T11:02:00.000-08:00

Here are my two beautiful house rabbits - Tiger and Dumpling. They are so adorable!

Tiger

Dumpling

154 Documentary Shoot

2012-01-23T11:26:00.000-08:00

I have been in Hoyland Library this afternoon photographing a workshop delivered by Anna Connor as part of the 154 project. During the workshop Anna Connor, Illustrator and Storyteller, was working with children from St Helen's Primary School to devise and illustrate their own short story book. The workshop was great fun and the children seemed to be really enjoying themselves. Here are some images I captured during the workshop, with more on the 154 Collective Blog.

Illustrating and discussing characters

Illustrating story ideas

Beyond the book shelves

It's great to see the children enjoying themselves!

154 Concepts in Development

2012-01-22T10:51:00.000-08:00

Here is a quick image created during a recent planning meeting for the 154 Project to test out some ideas. After having developed the concept further I am keen to produce many more in collaboration with artists from the 154 Collective, as we progress through the project...

154 Concept in Developemnt

Barnsley In The Rain!

2012-01-22T10:47:00.000-08:00

I have been exploring photographing with my iPhone in the rain and have discovered some intriguing results. Here are a few images I have captured in Barnsley as part of the 154 Collective.

Barnsley In The Rain

Caught in the rain

A Rainy Afternoon

Animation Project - Stocksbridge

2012-01-22T10:37:00.000-08:00

I am thoroughly enjoying my time at Stocksbridge Nursery Infants School. The animation project is now well underway and the children are a joy to work with. Over the past few weeks, the children have been working extremely hard to build the sets, models and props. Here are some images of their progess plus more information here

The Set in the making!

The Spaghetti Van on Set!

Making the replacement scarecrows

Designing the Hills

Making The Trees

Replacement Hopping Rabbits!

Not long left ...

2012-01-22T10:20:00.000-08:00

There is not long left until the end of the START! Exhibition at the Revive Gallery and Tapas Bar in Heckmondwike. I currently have four photographic works in the exhibition plus there are original works by other local artists. Pop along to the exhibition if you get a chance before the 10th February!

Open Gate - Photographic Composite Print, Open Edition

Ropes - Photographic Print, Open Edition

Shipley Swan - Photographic Print, Open Edition

Twist - Photographic Composite Print, Open Edition

The 154 Collective - exciting new work!

2012-01-18T10:01:00.000-08:00

I have recently embarked on a new and very exciting project as part of the 154 Collective which will see me producing photographic and film based work to form part of the 154 Collective Exhibition starting in June 2012, at the Cooper Gallery in Barnsley, which will run for 3 months - very exciting!! I have already begun capturing images throughout Barnsley Town Centre as a starting point for my ideas. Here are some images I have captured along with some inital composite designs... many more to follow!!

Empty Streets - iPhone Composite

Barnsley Indoor Market - iPhone Composite

Barnsley Market Montage - Captured and processed on the iPhone

Pigeons in the Market - captured on the iPhone

Beyond The Market - iPhone Image: Test frame for a time lapse sequence

The Spaghetti Tree

2012-01-11T15:58:00.000-08:00

I have just begun delivering a very exciting animation project at Stocksbridge Nursery and Infants School in Sheffield where myself and a team of artists from Big Voice Media are supporting children produce a short animated film called " The Spaghetti Tree". The project is funded by First Light Movies and has been designed to give children leading roles in the production of their own film. Follow their progress on their blog, Stocksbridge Filmmakers to see their film unfold. Here are a few images of the children creating their storyboard.

Initial planning and ideas

Storyboard sketches


Designing the huge storyboard

Adding in the detail

Planning and drawing the factory scene

A visit to my workspace at the LBT

2012-01-11T15:31:00.000-08:00

Last week I had the pleasure of being visited by a very enthusiastic photography student from Kirklees College who had asked if she could visit me at my workspace at the Lawrence Batley Theatre. Leanne is very enthusiastic about photography and came armed with questions about my experience as a professional photographer. I shared some insights into how I have created some of my recent pieces along with showing Leanne some of the more sophisticated functions on her camera. It was a real pleasure to meet such an enthusiastic student. Good luck with your course Leanne, and thanks for taking an interest in my work! Keep photographing at every opportunity!

Thanks to Anna Connor for capturing this image ...

Exploring the camera settings on Leanne's Camera

Plus here are two of Leanne's favourite images from my recent work.

"Huddersfield Town" - Limited Edition Giclee Print

"Station Art" - Limited Edition Photographic Print

Last Chance To See...

2012-01-07T08:51:00.000-08:00

This weekend is the last chance to see a selection of my work in the Small Works and Just In Case Exhibitions at The Water Street Gallery, Todmorden. The exhibition has been a great a success, so don't miss your chance to view and buy work from a selection of local artists. Works I exhibited included Limited Edition Photographic Montage and Composite Works and Original Hand Drawn Ink Works, some of which you can see below:

Close up of "Huddersfield Town" - Limited Edition Photographic Montage

"Embark" - Limited Edition Photographic Composite

"Lock 19" - Limited Edition Composite iPhone Print

"Still Seaweed? - Original Ink Works

Work Exhibited in Heckmondwike

2012-01-04T06:16:00.000-08:00

I currently have four photographic works in the START! Exhibition at the Revive Gallery and Tapas Bar in Heckmondwike. Here is a close up of each of the images. If you are tempted to see the full images, plus more original work by local artists, please pop along to the exhibition.

http://www.thegallerytapas.co.uk/the_gallery.html