Why visit this website?

I am hoping that you were led here by my Linktr.ee account or you visited the shop and wanted to follow up your visit. This started as my art website, its main focus has been my blog that I have been writing since January 2017 when I started AndyKnillArt as a business.

I have meant to develop my online presence but find myself mainly posting on Instagram / Facebook. I have realised that the bricks and mortar shop in Swanage is my focus rather than trying to develop online followers.

When did you start?

I was a geography (and other subjects) teacher to 11 – 16 year olds until December 2016 when my mental health meant that my life needed a new direction. I had been keeping sketch books since June 2015 as a mindfulness exercise that helped me to switch off from work.

I arrived in Purbeck, Dorset on the Jurassic Coast. I realised that I used a medium that no-one else locally was, at least selling art that I could see, so I thought I would see if any of my work would sell. Intended as a hobby / semi retirement activity.

Is it still just a hobby?

My art has become something that I work at all year round but not full time. I have now developed it into a small business, including renting my own shop in Swanage, the aims are:

– to sell some art

– share the joy of enjoying art as an activity through ‘Art for fun’

– continue to create more art inspired by my surroundings and activities within them

So, to answer the question, no, as it is a business, but one that seeks to cover its costs rather than the pressure to earn me a living.

Can we(I) buy your art online?

If you see something you like on this account or my Instagram / Facebook accounts message me on that account or email me. I can advise on prices, p&p etc and invoice you for card payments.

An online store as such is not going to be for me.

 

Andy

2025