Pen Paper Pause – Sketched Thought from Richard Watkins

baggage

January 26, 2010

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wine

January 15, 2010

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the molecular level

January 11, 2010

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words fail

January 6, 2010

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recieving a letter

January 6, 2010

There is nothing quite like it.

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Isle of wight

December 21, 2009

This is a treat from my 2007 archive. But, as it turns out, the whole wide world couldn’t stand together on the Isle of Wight anyway. Alas.

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Back in June 2009, there was a launch event at Eastside Books on Brick lane for my book. Here is a video of the tiny talk I gave about my work and the wonderful readings that people did of poems that have inspired me:

It feels quite a long time ago already!

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Opening night at Redgate

December 19, 2009

Last night a lovely time was had by all for the opening night of the South London Arts Bazaar at the Redgate Gallery in Brixton.

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Human Nature

December 9, 2009

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The South London Arts Bazaar

November 20, 2009

I’m delighted to report that my work will be part of The South London Arts Bazaar in Camberwell at the Red Gate Gallery. Running 18th-24th December, and with work from 9 other fantastic artists all at agreeable prices, it’s set to be a real treat .

Join us for an evening viewing on Fri 18th December
6.30pm-1am
And as the night moves on music will be provided by Beatroot Live DJs - hip hop, drum n bass, funk and dubstep
Free entry