Since August I have hosted some work by friends who have not exhibited before or rarely displayed their work for others. It is my way of paying back to people who have offered me support since 2017 with my art. So November – Allie Hyett. We met through her partner Chris who also belongs to …
So, in 2021 I did extra opening as the second month of AndyKnillArt Studio and was open for 7/9 days. In that time 97 people took,part in Art for Fun. So, in 2022, I am now just sticking to my usual opening days therefore 5/9 days – how would numbers compare. Last week the forecast …
So, of course since term started art for fun has declined in numbers although 77 sessions overall in September. Today was the first day of half term locally and I had the pleasure of hosting 26 children and adults today – a figure more common in August. A mix of ages from below school age …
So at the shop and went for a picture inc colour today inspired my movie heists, well Wallace and Gromit to be fair. The gallery in the shop is now updated and by the end of today will have all 22 drawings up on display.
Boilersuit on, sat outside as forecast rain pause at least for now and shop ready to welcome anyone who dares enter plus art for fun table outside. I have answered some geography fieldwork questions already to start my day. It’s good to be back and half term starts later with Trick or Treat on Saturday …
Last Mondays week ago I bought a new white pith helmet because: a) I needed one for a commission b) I saw one c) they are fun to draw on Answers b and c. In the four days at the studio last week I started a scene of part of the Swanage coastline and have …
Eleven participants today including returning visitors made for a fabulous day. Oh and I drew more on my pith helmet.
Today my mother in law Vi came after her lunch out to visit the studio and she had said that she would try drawing. This is not something that I have ever known her to do since I first met her in 1992. Vi also has macular degeneration which means her sight is very limited, …
When I draw at the studio/shop I am often producing pieces to sell, but not always. Sometimes when I am hosting people to do ‘Art for fun’ I will draw a piece for a reluctant child to colour in. Or, I will draw a fun postcard to amuse myself at trying something new, sometimes I …
Inktober is back, a daily drawing challenge in ink / pen. There is no pressure to spend loads of time on the drawing, nor doyou have to complete a piece every day. I use it as a challenge to respond to the daily prompts and stretch my mind thinking of creative ideas from my own …