RABlack Art
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Art.
I did a drawing a day in 2024.
Last year I drew 1225 little pictures of record covers.
This year…
I did a drawing a day in 2024.
Last year I drew 1225 little pictures of record covers.
This year…
Pinned
A year ago I decided to draw a little picture of the CD I was listening to - then I kept going!
1225 mini-pictures later…
Here they all are!
1225 mini-pictures later…
Here they all are!
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LOOK AT THAAAT! Week 58 brings a host of fiftieth anniversaries: a major TV play, a failed post-Python pilot, a pivotal newsroom incident and one of the most unnecessarily great title sequences of all time.
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Week 58: 10th – 16th January, 1976
“There’s a car going up the B3351.”
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January 10, 2026 at 10:20 AM
LOOK AT THAAAT! Week 58 brings a host of fiftieth anniversaries: a major TV play, a failed post-Python pilot, a pivotal newsroom incident and one of the most unnecessarily great title sequences of all time.
open.substack.com/pub/historyo...
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A bit more painting on this today:
January 9, 2026 at 9:30 PM
A bit more painting on this today:
Here’s a painting I started about three years ago. It’s Missy, our oldest dog.
I dug out the canvas yesterday to see if I could fix it, and I added a bit more this afternoon.
Very satisfying to revisit these old, unfinished pieces.
I dug out the canvas yesterday to see if I could fix it, and I added a bit more this afternoon.
Very satisfying to revisit these old, unfinished pieces.
January 9, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Here’s a painting I started about three years ago. It’s Missy, our oldest dog.
I dug out the canvas yesterday to see if I could fix it, and I added a bit more this afternoon.
Very satisfying to revisit these old, unfinished pieces.
I dug out the canvas yesterday to see if I could fix it, and I added a bit more this afternoon.
Very satisfying to revisit these old, unfinished pieces.
I’ve just caught up with this.
Such a great idea for a podcast and brilliantly executed.
Such a great idea for a podcast and brilliantly executed.
It's here! PantoSplaining Episode 3!
Live from London in 1975, with Diddy David Hamilton and Adrienne Posta, plus a cast of thousands. It's only our 3rd episode but this may have pushed us to the brink.
youtu.be/FGxDcyvdJF0?...
Linktr.ee/PantoSplaining
Live from London in 1975, with Diddy David Hamilton and Adrienne Posta, plus a cast of thousands. It's only our 3rd episode but this may have pushed us to the brink.
youtu.be/FGxDcyvdJF0?...
Linktr.ee/PantoSplaining
PantoSplaining: Episode 3 - London 1975
YouTube video by PantoSplaining - the Panto Poster Podcast
youtu.be
January 9, 2026 at 6:36 PM
I’ve just caught up with this.
Such a great idea for a podcast and brilliantly executed.
Such a great idea for a podcast and brilliantly executed.
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+ SCHOOLS IDENT CLOCK // RABIES SIGN +
Made these in Dec as Xmas gifts for a couple of good friends. Both were very pleasing to make so I've popped a small batch in the shop, available to pre-order for shipping in Feb. Short run and only available for a limited period.
hiddenbritain.bigcartel.com
Made these in Dec as Xmas gifts for a couple of good friends. Both were very pleasing to make so I've popped a small batch in the shop, available to pre-order for shipping in Feb. Short run and only available for a limited period.
hiddenbritain.bigcartel.com
January 9, 2026 at 6:01 PM
+ SCHOOLS IDENT CLOCK // RABIES SIGN +
Made these in Dec as Xmas gifts for a couple of good friends. Both were very pleasing to make so I've popped a small batch in the shop, available to pre-order for shipping in Feb. Short run and only available for a limited period.
hiddenbritain.bigcartel.com
Made these in Dec as Xmas gifts for a couple of good friends. Both were very pleasing to make so I've popped a small batch in the shop, available to pre-order for shipping in Feb. Short run and only available for a limited period.
hiddenbritain.bigcartel.com
I just listened to ‘The Monte Carlo Rally’ which was another totally ridiculous episode. Maybe not the most satisfying plot! It pretty much falls to bits as it goes along.
January 7, 2026 at 6:19 PM
I just listened to ‘The Monte Carlo Rally’ which was another totally ridiculous episode. Maybe not the most satisfying plot! It pretty much falls to bits as it goes along.
A Trip to France’ is a great example of an episode based on Hancock being not just deluded, but completely deranged.
Until I started listening to Series 1, I had no idea the character and the situations could be so fantastically bizarre.
A very happy belated discovery.
Until I started listening to Series 1, I had no idea the character and the situations could be so fantastically bizarre.
A very happy belated discovery.
January 7, 2026 at 5:58 PM
A Trip to France’ is a great example of an episode based on Hancock being not just deluded, but completely deranged.
Until I started listening to Series 1, I had no idea the character and the situations could be so fantastically bizarre.
A very happy belated discovery.
Until I started listening to Series 1, I had no idea the character and the situations could be so fantastically bizarre.
A very happy belated discovery.
Magical.
"They said that it was snowing in astounded tones..." Definitely a #SandyDenny playlist day on the 79th anniversary of her birth. Seventeen winters since I took a train through a blizzard down to London for a conference, wrapped in a blanket of 'No End'
youtu.be/o9sERw40Pes?...
youtu.be/o9sERw40Pes?...
Sandy Denny - No End (solo piano demo) - Heading south, winter 2009
YouTube video by other_pete
youtu.be
January 6, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Magical.
Pease Pottage Painting Progress.
January 6, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Pease Pottage Painting Progress.
I listened this afternoon - you came across well.
January 5, 2026 at 7:26 PM
I listened this afternoon - you came across well.
Today I’ve made some progress on another unfinished painting.
This is a going to be a view of Pease Pottage in the mid 1980s.
This is a going to be a view of Pease Pottage in the mid 1980s.
January 5, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Today I’ve made some progress on another unfinished painting.
This is a going to be a view of Pease Pottage in the mid 1980s.
This is a going to be a view of Pease Pottage in the mid 1980s.
My aim was to finish it tonight but it isn’t there yet.
I spent too long trying to find out the correct colour of the roof… turns out it was grey.
I spent too long trying to find out the correct colour of the roof… turns out it was grey.
January 4, 2026 at 5:33 PM
My aim was to finish it tonight but it isn’t there yet.
I spent too long trying to find out the correct colour of the roof… turns out it was grey.
I spent too long trying to find out the correct colour of the roof… turns out it was grey.
My Shatner at Alton Towers painting is getting closer to being finished… I think.
January 4, 2026 at 2:36 PM
My Shatner at Alton Towers painting is getting closer to being finished… I think.
This evening’s progress.
January 3, 2026 at 9:10 PM
This evening’s progress.
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Sir George Martin. Born 100 years ago today. Producer, arranger, composer, musician and one of the strongest contenders for the title of fifth Beatle.
January 3, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Sir George Martin. Born 100 years ago today. Producer, arranger, composer, musician and one of the strongest contenders for the title of fifth Beatle.
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Here is the track 'Explodes!!!'. It's a meaty little number.
Listen to Explodes!!! by darrenriley on #SoundCloud
on.soundcloud.com/QdERETdUdPlh...
Listen to Explodes!!! by darrenriley on #SoundCloud
on.soundcloud.com/QdERETdUdPlh...
January 3, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Here is the track 'Explodes!!!'. It's a meaty little number.
Listen to Explodes!!! by darrenriley on #SoundCloud
on.soundcloud.com/QdERETdUdPlh...
Listen to Explodes!!! by darrenriley on #SoundCloud
on.soundcloud.com/QdERETdUdPlh...
More progress from today.
The likeness is a bit better but his eyes need more work!
I’m 90% sure the painting needs some colour - hopefully tomorrow…
The likeness is a bit better but his eyes need more work!
I’m 90% sure the painting needs some colour - hopefully tomorrow…
January 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM
More progress from today.
The likeness is a bit better but his eyes need more work!
I’m 90% sure the painting needs some colour - hopefully tomorrow…
The likeness is a bit better but his eyes need more work!
I’m 90% sure the painting needs some colour - hopefully tomorrow…
If I do add colour I want it to be accurate so I’m pleased to say I’ve found the jacket colours:
January 2, 2026 at 5:13 PM
If I do add colour I want it to be accurate so I’m pleased to say I’ve found the jacket colours:
Work in progress.
A painting I started the year before last - based on a photo of William Shatner at Alton Towers in August 1987.
I’ve never done a painting in black and white before… I haven’t decided whether I’ll be adding colour or not.
A painting I started the year before last - based on a photo of William Shatner at Alton Towers in August 1987.
I’ve never done a painting in black and white before… I haven’t decided whether I’ll be adding colour or not.
January 2, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Work in progress.
A painting I started the year before last - based on a photo of William Shatner at Alton Towers in August 1987.
I’ve never done a painting in black and white before… I haven’t decided whether I’ll be adding colour or not.
A painting I started the year before last - based on a photo of William Shatner at Alton Towers in August 1987.
I’ve never done a painting in black and white before… I haven’t decided whether I’ll be adding colour or not.
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I keep thinking about these books & tapes since I saw Tim’s post on Tuesday.
For me, it was the only version of the Empire Strikes Back I knew, until they showed the film on telly in about 1988 with loads of puzzling extra bits.
And I’ve still never seen Gremlins, so this is THE version for me.
For me, it was the only version of the Empire Strikes Back I knew, until they showed the film on telly in about 1988 with loads of puzzling extra bits.
And I’ve still never seen Gremlins, so this is THE version for me.
January 1, 2026 at 10:36 PM
I keep thinking about these books & tapes since I saw Tim’s post on Tuesday.
For me, it was the only version of the Empire Strikes Back I knew, until they showed the film on telly in about 1988 with loads of puzzling extra bits.
And I’ve still never seen Gremlins, so this is THE version for me.
For me, it was the only version of the Empire Strikes Back I knew, until they showed the film on telly in about 1988 with loads of puzzling extra bits.
And I’ve still never seen Gremlins, so this is THE version for me.
Wow - I love this.
January 1, 2026 at 11:28 PM
Wow - I love this.
I keep thinking about these books & tapes since I saw Tim’s post on Tuesday.
For me, it was the only version of the Empire Strikes Back I knew, until they showed the film on telly in about 1988 with loads of puzzling extra bits.
And I’ve still never seen Gremlins, so this is THE version for me.
For me, it was the only version of the Empire Strikes Back I knew, until they showed the film on telly in about 1988 with loads of puzzling extra bits.
And I’ve still never seen Gremlins, so this is THE version for me.
January 1, 2026 at 10:36 PM
I keep thinking about these books & tapes since I saw Tim’s post on Tuesday.
For me, it was the only version of the Empire Strikes Back I knew, until they showed the film on telly in about 1988 with loads of puzzling extra bits.
And I’ve still never seen Gremlins, so this is THE version for me.
For me, it was the only version of the Empire Strikes Back I knew, until they showed the film on telly in about 1988 with loads of puzzling extra bits.
And I’ve still never seen Gremlins, so this is THE version for me.
If you look closely you might be able to see some of them in the photos…
I’ve not drawn For Sale, Magical Mystery Tour, or Yellow Submarine, because I haven’t got them. But I think all the others are in there somewhere.
Now I’m wondering about making prints based on particular bands or genres.
I’ve not drawn For Sale, Magical Mystery Tour, or Yellow Submarine, because I haven’t got them. But I think all the others are in there somewhere.
Now I’m wondering about making prints based on particular bands or genres.
January 1, 2026 at 9:07 PM
If you look closely you might be able to see some of them in the photos…
I’ve not drawn For Sale, Magical Mystery Tour, or Yellow Submarine, because I haven’t got them. But I think all the others are in there somewhere.
Now I’m wondering about making prints based on particular bands or genres.
I’ve not drawn For Sale, Magical Mystery Tour, or Yellow Submarine, because I haven’t got them. But I think all the others are in there somewhere.
Now I’m wondering about making prints based on particular bands or genres.
Thank you!
Yes, I do!
Yes, I do!
January 1, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Thank you!
Yes, I do!
Yes, I do!
Today’s the first day in two years when I don’t have a self-imposed daily art challenge to complete.
I’ve decided not to invent another one this year: I’ll just aim to work on some art each day.
First, I’ll be trying to finish all the incomplete things I’ve started over the last few years.
I’ve decided not to invent another one this year: I’ll just aim to work on some art each day.
First, I’ll be trying to finish all the incomplete things I’ve started over the last few years.
January 1, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Today’s the first day in two years when I don’t have a self-imposed daily art challenge to complete.
I’ve decided not to invent another one this year: I’ll just aim to work on some art each day.
First, I’ll be trying to finish all the incomplete things I’ve started over the last few years.
I’ve decided not to invent another one this year: I’ll just aim to work on some art each day.
First, I’ll be trying to finish all the incomplete things I’ve started over the last few years.