January The Courtyard Studio opened for the first two days of the month but no sales, then we were shut by Lockdown 3. One commission meant some income came in plus another two grants on the premises. February Commissions included original Valentines cards and a valentines picture. Also a commercial illustration piece covered the months …
Another quiet day at the shop although I saw more friends to chat today. A realisation that this week is not going to be busy so I decided and have publicised that I will be closed on Thursday as I do in a usual week. So I added to both of yesterdays drawings and did …
So as people here on holiday I thought I would open, a terrible forecast meant it wasn’t the best weather although drier for a bit this morning than I expected. Anne came for lunch, a couple of fellow shopkeepers said hi and then a visit from sculptor friend this afternoon. A reorganisation of the shop …
So I thought I would start the day with a pre opening visit to the Artisans on the Beach and I got there about 9.50 and they don’t open until 10.00. Thanks to Coastal Organics and Hazel Weaves who were about – how events change – oh well, my outfit is from my 2017 hut …
So we had quite a bit of light rain and drizzle today. It meant apart from one point Kate in the afternoon, despite being milder , it wasn’t suitable to sit outside. Two children did some art for fun today, their mum is also an artist who works in pastels and took part in Purbeck …
…practice and consider where picture is cropped. Do aspects of it look dodgey now? Yes I can see that with hindsight lol. Four children also had a go at Art for fun, I recognised the style of one of them and then located photos of their work back in August at the previous shop and …
Monday, in other words. How do you start your day in Christmas week 2021 – must be lateral flow test time…clear again, phew. A breezy walk down and along the front. At the shop, then went to do some errands first and expecting that today could be quiet as effective temperature about 5C. Following the …
We visited our son which meant that the shop only opened on three days this week, but what three days. Both commissioned pieces were collected and paid for by clients. A recent original drawing was bought. I sold two prints and lots and lots of cards, especially Christmas card designs. When people ask how the …
So no art for two days, some photos taken and need to be downloaded of trees and berries especially. This week I will have one less days trading due to our trip but will make up for that in the next fortnight. So today readjusting my headset to back in the shop tomorrow. I have …
I started at the shop later today as we had dental check ups and popped into see an artist friend in Wareham. A client was due to come to collect their commission but then had to cancel. Today I sold Christmas cards – all the purchasers, all men, had particular prints that they admired, I …