Category: Arts and Culture
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Improving Self-Portraits with Digital Sketching: My March Experience
Follow my March digital sketching journey as I explore self-portrait drawing, improve techniques, and overcome challenges. From texture experiments to mastering layers, this month was all about artistic progress.
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March Newsletter — Art, Activism & Spring Energy in Liverpool | alisonlittle.blog
March has been a month alive with movement, colour and community energy across Liverpool. From powerful protest marches to new artworks and cultural milestones, the city has felt charged with activism and early spring light. In the studio, Transitions emerged — a contemporary abstract painting exploring the fragile shift between winter’s harshness and spring’s quiet…
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The Return of Liverpool Olympia: Behind the Scenes of Its Stunning Revival
Liverpool Olympia, a historic Grade II listed venue on West Derby Road, has entered an exciting new chapter following its launch as a Community Interest Company (CIC). Once home to spectacular performances featuring live elephants and legendary acts like The Beatles, the Olympia is being transformed into a vibrant cultural hub for music, arts, and…
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Exploring Frodsham: A Timeless Market Town in the Heart of Cheshire
Discover the charm of Frodsham, a historic Cheshire market town where friendly locals, artisan shops, and bustling market days create a truly timeless atmosphere. From coffee on Main Street to scenic walks toward Delamere Forest, this guide explores why Frodsham is the perfect countryside escape.
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Visionary — The Word That Describes Me Best
A personal reflection on what it means to be a visionary—exploring imagination, future-focused thinking, sustainable cities, and a passion for social justice.
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Convict Blanket: Alison Little’s Textile Protest Against Rape Culture
Convict Blanket, the latest work by concept-based artist Alison Little, transforms a humble woollen blanket into a powerful act of art activism. Through embroidered slogans, stark statistics and confrontational imagery, the textile installation challenges rape culture, victim-blaming and institutional failures in addressing sexual violence. Blending craft traditions with protest aesthetics, the piece invites viewers to…
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The Last Resort Soap
In the quiet of a bath, routine becomes survival. With money gone and grief lingering after the pandemic, a woman faces the small humiliations of scarcity—scraping the last of a shampoo bottle and turning to the only thing left: a bar of soap.
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International Women’s Day in Liverpool: Feminist March, Drumming, and Calls for Equality
Liverpool marked International Women’s Day with a vibrant feminist march through the city centre, beginning at the Bombed Out Church and moving down Bold Street. Accompanied by the powerful rhythms of the Katumba Drummers, activists carried bold placards calling for gender equality, workers’ rights, and an end to patriarchy. The march concluded at the Bluecoat…
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Transitions: An Abstract Reflection on the Shift from Winter to Spring
Transitions is a contemporary abstract painting by Alison Little that explores the delicate shift between winter and spring. Through layered textures, soft lilac and blue tones, and organic tree-like forms, the artwork reflects themes of change, resilience, and renewal. Created using melted wax techniques and acrylic layers, the piece captures the moment when harsh winter…
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Meaningful Mother’s Day Gifts: Unique Ideas Your Mum Will Actually Love
Looking for thoughtful Mother’s Day gift ideas that feel personal, not predictable? This guide shares meaningful presents for every type of mum – from book lovers and plant fans to eco-conscious mums and those who’d treasure a special day out – all focused on gifts that truly matter, not just the price tag.