RABlack Art
@rablackart.bsky.social
Art.
I draw and paint a lot.
(I did a drawing a day in 2024.)
This year I’m listening to records and drawing little pictures of the covers.
I draw and paint a lot.
(I did a drawing a day in 2024.)
This year I’m listening to records and drawing little pictures of the covers.
I’ve been trying out some different approaches to a cubist portrait composition I started last week.
I photocopied a tonal version then hand-painted/collaged/inked/pencilled in over each of them.
I photocopied a tonal version then hand-painted/collaged/inked/pencilled in over each of them.
November 18, 2025 at 3:39 PM
I’ve been trying out some different approaches to a cubist portrait composition I started last week.
I photocopied a tonal version then hand-painted/collaged/inked/pencilled in over each of them.
I photocopied a tonal version then hand-painted/collaged/inked/pencilled in over each of them.
This week I only listened to Neil Young albums. Here are my mini drawings of them.
It was only after I’d heard about seven of them that I read it was Neil’s 80th birthday this week! Coincidence? (Yes.)
The most fun to draw was ‘Sleeps With Angels’ and the most difficult was ‘The Monsanto Years.’
It was only after I’d heard about seven of them that I read it was Neil’s 80th birthday this week! Coincidence? (Yes.)
The most fun to draw was ‘Sleeps With Angels’ and the most difficult was ‘The Monsanto Years.’
November 16, 2025 at 5:13 PM
This week I only listened to Neil Young albums. Here are my mini drawings of them.
It was only after I’d heard about seven of them that I read it was Neil’s 80th birthday this week! Coincidence? (Yes.)
The most fun to draw was ‘Sleeps With Angels’ and the most difficult was ‘The Monsanto Years.’
It was only after I’d heard about seven of them that I read it was Neil’s 80th birthday this week! Coincidence? (Yes.)
The most fun to draw was ‘Sleeps With Angels’ and the most difficult was ‘The Monsanto Years.’
The last time (the only time!) that I was there it was to see the 1987 panto:
November 15, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The last time (the only time!) that I was there it was to see the 1987 panto:
I’ve got my very own Columbo!
November 15, 2025 at 10:51 AM
I’ve got my very own Columbo!
It’s very good! An extremely satisfying structure. Stating the obvious, but G & S’s writing was great from the start.
Interesting to hear a direct reference to Sid’s line of work from the first episode, while also directly contradicting Hancock’s own situation as it was previously established.
Interesting to hear a direct reference to Sid’s line of work from the first episode, while also directly contradicting Hancock’s own situation as it was previously established.
November 11, 2025 at 8:53 PM
It’s very good! An extremely satisfying structure. Stating the obvious, but G & S’s writing was great from the start.
Interesting to hear a direct reference to Sid’s line of work from the first episode, while also directly contradicting Hancock’s own situation as it was previously established.
Interesting to hear a direct reference to Sid’s line of work from the first episode, while also directly contradicting Hancock’s own situation as it was previously established.
Here are my small drawings of albums I’ve listened to this week, including new purchases from @lookingforthemagic.bsky.social and @logofiasco.bsky.social.
I was very pleased with the squashed Neil Young face in the corner of ‘American Stars ‘n Bars’.
I was very pleased with the squashed Neil Young face in the corner of ‘American Stars ‘n Bars’.
November 9, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Here are my small drawings of albums I’ve listened to this week, including new purchases from @lookingforthemagic.bsky.social and @logofiasco.bsky.social.
I was very pleased with the squashed Neil Young face in the corner of ‘American Stars ‘n Bars’.
I was very pleased with the squashed Neil Young face in the corner of ‘American Stars ‘n Bars’.
‘The Idol’ episode is superb.
Hancock’s getting big headed due to his new status as a radio star so his friends come up with a plan which massively backfires.
I hadn’t expected such mad consequences. Galton & Simpson make the most of the format with some brilliant images being conjured up.
Hancock’s getting big headed due to his new status as a radio star so his friends come up with a plan which massively backfires.
I hadn’t expected such mad consequences. Galton & Simpson make the most of the format with some brilliant images being conjured up.
November 9, 2025 at 10:40 AM
‘The Idol’ episode is superb.
Hancock’s getting big headed due to his new status as a radio star so his friends come up with a plan which massively backfires.
I hadn’t expected such mad consequences. Galton & Simpson make the most of the format with some brilliant images being conjured up.
Hancock’s getting big headed due to his new status as a radio star so his friends come up with a plan which massively backfires.
I hadn’t expected such mad consequences. Galton & Simpson make the most of the format with some brilliant images being conjured up.
Episode 1 is immediately funny, based around Hancock’s attempts to organise a fancy party to celebrate his new series and get the radio critics and BBC bosses on his side.
I was surprised that it serves as an introduction to the Sidney James character - he’s never met Hancock before the episode.
I was surprised that it serves as an introduction to the Sidney James character - he’s never met Hancock before the episode.
November 9, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Episode 1 is immediately funny, based around Hancock’s attempts to organise a fancy party to celebrate his new series and get the radio critics and BBC bosses on his side.
I was surprised that it serves as an introduction to the Sidney James character - he’s never met Hancock before the episode.
I was surprised that it serves as an introduction to the Sidney James character - he’s never met Hancock before the episode.
A few weeks ago I got a CD of the Missing Hancocks from a charity shop. I loved the performances & particularly the scripts. I’d seen a few telly episodes but never heard the radio ones.
So I’ve decided to listen to all the existing Hancock radio episodes in order, along with the re-made ones.
So I’ve decided to listen to all the existing Hancock radio episodes in order, along with the re-made ones.
November 9, 2025 at 10:04 AM
A few weeks ago I got a CD of the Missing Hancocks from a charity shop. I loved the performances & particularly the scripts. I’d seen a few telly episodes but never heard the radio ones.
So I’ve decided to listen to all the existing Hancock radio episodes in order, along with the re-made ones.
So I’ve decided to listen to all the existing Hancock radio episodes in order, along with the re-made ones.
Wax
American English, 1987
I taped ‘Building A Bridge to Your Heart’ off the radio when I was 11.
Yesterday I finally heard the LP (bought on Friday.)
‘Bug in the Machine’ stood out: the only song sung by Gouldman. Reminiscent of New Order?
I feel sorry for that cover model.
American English, 1987
I taped ‘Building A Bridge to Your Heart’ off the radio when I was 11.
Yesterday I finally heard the LP (bought on Friday.)
‘Bug in the Machine’ stood out: the only song sung by Gouldman. Reminiscent of New Order?
I feel sorry for that cover model.
November 9, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Wax
American English, 1987
I taped ‘Building A Bridge to Your Heart’ off the radio when I was 11.
Yesterday I finally heard the LP (bought on Friday.)
‘Bug in the Machine’ stood out: the only song sung by Gouldman. Reminiscent of New Order?
I feel sorry for that cover model.
American English, 1987
I taped ‘Building A Bridge to Your Heart’ off the radio when I was 11.
Yesterday I finally heard the LP (bought on Friday.)
‘Bug in the Machine’ stood out: the only song sung by Gouldman. Reminiscent of New Order?
I feel sorry for that cover model.
After work yesterday I rewarded/treated myself: visiting two nearby record shops: @logofiasco.bsky.social
and the newly-opened
@lookingforthemagic.bsky.social
which is about a minute’s walk away from where I work… dangerously close…
and the newly-opened
@lookingforthemagic.bsky.social
which is about a minute’s walk away from where I work… dangerously close…
November 8, 2025 at 9:09 AM
After work yesterday I rewarded/treated myself: visiting two nearby record shops: @logofiasco.bsky.social
and the newly-opened
@lookingforthemagic.bsky.social
which is about a minute’s walk away from where I work… dangerously close…
and the newly-opened
@lookingforthemagic.bsky.social
which is about a minute’s walk away from where I work… dangerously close…
Music For Films III
By Brian Eno & others
I made the mistake of listening to this while feeling uneasy this morning… my anxiety increased with each track.
Only Harold Budd's piece made me feel a bit better.
(& my heart sinks when I get a CD off the shelf and realise it's a water-damaged one.)
By Brian Eno & others
I made the mistake of listening to this while feeling uneasy this morning… my anxiety increased with each track.
Only Harold Budd's piece made me feel a bit better.
(& my heart sinks when I get a CD off the shelf and realise it's a water-damaged one.)
November 5, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Music For Films III
By Brian Eno & others
I made the mistake of listening to this while feeling uneasy this morning… my anxiety increased with each track.
Only Harold Budd's piece made me feel a bit better.
(& my heart sinks when I get a CD off the shelf and realise it's a water-damaged one.)
By Brian Eno & others
I made the mistake of listening to this while feeling uneasy this morning… my anxiety increased with each track.
Only Harold Budd's piece made me feel a bit better.
(& my heart sinks when I get a CD off the shelf and realise it's a water-damaged one.)
It’s good to see that this magical collection of Bill Fay’s earliest work is going to be available again (digitally.) Available for preorder on Bandcamp.
The CD is one of my most treasured - it was an amazing thing when it was released, to hear so many previously unknown Bill songs.
The CD is one of my most treasured - it was an amazing thing when it was released, to hear so many previously unknown Bill songs.
November 4, 2025 at 6:40 PM
It’s good to see that this magical collection of Bill Fay’s earliest work is going to be available again (digitally.) Available for preorder on Bandcamp.
The CD is one of my most treasured - it was an amazing thing when it was released, to hear so many previously unknown Bill songs.
The CD is one of my most treasured - it was an amazing thing when it was released, to hear so many previously unknown Bill songs.
My concertina sketchbook.
Mostly created from late July to late August, but with some finishing touches since.
Mostly created from late July to late August, but with some finishing touches since.
November 2, 2025 at 6:05 PM
My concertina sketchbook.
Mostly created from late July to late August, but with some finishing touches since.
Mostly created from late July to late August, but with some finishing touches since.
This week I listened to these records/CDs and then drew them.
I enjoyed drawing D. Bowie’s ‘Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust’ and ‘Early On’, and Paul McCartney’s first solo LP.
I struggled with Mike Oldfield’s ‘Ommadawn’.
I’ve now drawn 1005 of these mini pictures…
I enjoyed drawing D. Bowie’s ‘Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust’ and ‘Early On’, and Paul McCartney’s first solo LP.
I struggled with Mike Oldfield’s ‘Ommadawn’.
I’ve now drawn 1005 of these mini pictures…
November 2, 2025 at 3:49 PM
This week I listened to these records/CDs and then drew them.
I enjoyed drawing D. Bowie’s ‘Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust’ and ‘Early On’, and Paul McCartney’s first solo LP.
I struggled with Mike Oldfield’s ‘Ommadawn’.
I’ve now drawn 1005 of these mini pictures…
I enjoyed drawing D. Bowie’s ‘Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust’ and ‘Early On’, and Paul McCartney’s first solo LP.
I struggled with Mike Oldfield’s ‘Ommadawn’.
I’ve now drawn 1005 of these mini pictures…
On 1st January, I started drawing little copies of every record or CD I listened to.
This afternoon, I drew the 1000th mini-drawing.
This afternoon, I drew the 1000th mini-drawing.
November 1, 2025 at 4:53 PM
On 1st January, I started drawing little copies of every record or CD I listened to.
This afternoon, I drew the 1000th mini-drawing.
This afternoon, I drew the 1000th mini-drawing.
Hopeful puppy wanting to be allowed onto the landing.
Unimpressed cat refusing to compromise.
Unimpressed cat refusing to compromise.
October 28, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Hopeful puppy wanting to be allowed onto the landing.
Unimpressed cat refusing to compromise.
Unimpressed cat refusing to compromise.
Here are my mini pictures of what I listened to this week.
I really enjoyed drawing ‘Pajo’ by David Pajo,
Echo & the Bunnymen, the two Björk covers, and ‘Beware’ by Bonnie Prince Billy.
I really struggled with ‘Scott’ and ‘Scott 2’ by Scott Walker.
I really enjoyed drawing ‘Pajo’ by David Pajo,
Echo & the Bunnymen, the two Björk covers, and ‘Beware’ by Bonnie Prince Billy.
I really struggled with ‘Scott’ and ‘Scott 2’ by Scott Walker.
October 26, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Here are my mini pictures of what I listened to this week.
I really enjoyed drawing ‘Pajo’ by David Pajo,
Echo & the Bunnymen, the two Björk covers, and ‘Beware’ by Bonnie Prince Billy.
I really struggled with ‘Scott’ and ‘Scott 2’ by Scott Walker.
I really enjoyed drawing ‘Pajo’ by David Pajo,
Echo & the Bunnymen, the two Björk covers, and ‘Beware’ by Bonnie Prince Billy.
I really struggled with ‘Scott’ and ‘Scott 2’ by Scott Walker.
I know it’s an obvious thing to say but… WHAT AN ALBUM.
October 26, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I know it’s an obvious thing to say but… WHAT AN ALBUM.
A day off work = more time with Tilly.
October 24, 2025 at 6:13 AM
A day off work = more time with Tilly.
I’ve accumulated some great ones over the years.
I love the dream team of Derren Nesbitt and Postman Pat.
I love the dream team of Derren Nesbitt and Postman Pat.
October 22, 2025 at 10:53 AM
I’ve accumulated some great ones over the years.
I love the dream team of Derren Nesbitt and Postman Pat.
I love the dream team of Derren Nesbitt and Postman Pat.
This week’s mini drawings of what I listened to.
The ones I most enjoyed drawing:
Neil Young - Old Ways
The Isley Brothers - Get Into Something
Boards of Canada - Geogaddi
And the one that almost drove me insane with the difficulty of it:
Bryan Ferry - These Foolish Things
The ones I most enjoyed drawing:
Neil Young - Old Ways
The Isley Brothers - Get Into Something
Boards of Canada - Geogaddi
And the one that almost drove me insane with the difficulty of it:
Bryan Ferry - These Foolish Things
October 19, 2025 at 8:44 PM
This week’s mini drawings of what I listened to.
The ones I most enjoyed drawing:
Neil Young - Old Ways
The Isley Brothers - Get Into Something
Boards of Canada - Geogaddi
And the one that almost drove me insane with the difficulty of it:
Bryan Ferry - These Foolish Things
The ones I most enjoyed drawing:
Neil Young - Old Ways
The Isley Brothers - Get Into Something
Boards of Canada - Geogaddi
And the one that almost drove me insane with the difficulty of it:
Bryan Ferry - These Foolish Things
My little drawings of what I listened to this week.
Most enjoyable to draw: Dream Attic by Richard Thompson, and Outside Closer by Hood.
Most difficult: Touching the Propeller by Dawn of the Replicants.
I loved listening to all of these except two…
Most enjoyable to draw: Dream Attic by Richard Thompson, and Outside Closer by Hood.
Most difficult: Touching the Propeller by Dawn of the Replicants.
I loved listening to all of these except two…
October 12, 2025 at 8:52 PM
My little drawings of what I listened to this week.
Most enjoyable to draw: Dream Attic by Richard Thompson, and Outside Closer by Hood.
Most difficult: Touching the Propeller by Dawn of the Replicants.
I loved listening to all of these except two…
Most enjoyable to draw: Dream Attic by Richard Thompson, and Outside Closer by Hood.
Most difficult: Touching the Propeller by Dawn of the Replicants.
I loved listening to all of these except two…
My collection of A-Team toys, all gathered together in one place for the first time:
October 12, 2025 at 8:27 PM
My collection of A-Team toys, all gathered together in one place for the first time: