So a new month, and the 9th year of AndyKnillArt begins. Posts on Facebook and sharing my concerns about takings were read by some acquaintances locally who have sought me out to check that I won’t be going anywhere – I have been honest with them. I am very aware how low trade is for …
Simce 2017 most of my artistic output for sale has focused on the Purbeck area where I am based. I have not exhausted it as an area to draw but I have travelled to other places and have happy memories and many photos of other places that have inspired me. I haven’t done a lot …
So, the winter break was good with 10 days locally taking time out and coffee shop sketching. Then a week away in Lanzarote, for the first time, for some winter sun. I did some sketching while away and took many photos and think I really need to do some pieces based on my travels in …
At the moment every time I go on any social media platform clips selected for me including lots of magic solutions to marketing, selling online, developing my business, learning AI … Well if I had time for all of those I wouldn’t be running a business would I. Any way today I made a similar …
Today and yesterday I have been doing a regular (about quarterly) stock take of my Winsor and Newton ProMarkers stock in the shop. Not stock to sell but as art tools. This is important for me as they are my tool for paper based work. Also, I let anyone come in / come to the …
Art offers so many possibilities when it comes to making art. Due to my background in teaching I had drawn diagrams on boards in pen / marker for 13 years after chalkboards fell out of use (15 years practice). Back in the 1980s when I did my degree we drew diagrams and maps using Rotring …
The basis to me gaining confidence in my art has been my sketching practice. I usually have a sketchbook on the go at all times. Sometimes I may use other pads or pieces of paper. For me sketching is the base practice in which I have developed the skills to do the drawings that I …
As we took a weather day today and stayed healthy by staying indoors and resting, my posts from earlier led to some self reflection, memories. Realised coming up in the next 2 years I will hit a number of anniversaries which seem quite significant for my art making. June 2015 – purchase of a small …
New Years Day’s a wash out, so did I open? Yes but only for a few hours, did some admin then gave in. Anne (my wife) and I need a break, although commitments to other family members prevent a break away this year, Provisional plans at this point and bound to change. 2025 January 3 …
So, 2024 included a 13 consecutive day run up to Christmas Eve. Miracles, I didn’t get ill but did get very tired, unsurprisingly. I don’t always seem to learn or make logical decisions that take in to consideration my own well being. Why such a silly idea? Well to try and get any sales I …