I had a rethink and rebranded at the shop as I am seeing the impact of economic downturn more and more, offer to no sales on some days. I shared this post on local business group and also my own accounts today. I have two philosophies that govern my business. They are – #ArtForAll and …
So, the chain ferry from Studland to Sandbanks is off for its biannual service and there are roadworks in Sandford on the A351 to Swanage – the town is quieter. This month I am drawing daily challenges for #Farmvember 2024 that I started doing last year and over the last two shop days I have …
So, I reopened the studio-shop on Tuesday October 1st. The break had helped including 9 days of no posting on social media except some replies on others posts. It is the time of the year where things quieten down s schools back and Autumn comes in. This year I am participating in 3 daily prompt …
So I have had 10 days away from the shop and home. Relaxed?yes; ready for new creativity? Yes… A break has helped, I have sketched a bit, found pieces that I left with cafes 2.5 years ago still on display (hugely grateful), take photos, visited art supply shops, discussed tools. Tomorrow my return is October …
What a great feeling knowing that I started my own independent studio/shop and run it successfully for 3 years now. When this journey started my biggest aim was to have a home for the ‘art for fun’ initiative alongside selling my work. Three things how characterise what I offer: Sales of my artwork Encouraging others …
Well the shop has been busier and busier over the last month for Art for Fun. In July once the school holidays started the take up accelerated and we finished the month on 208 taking part over the 18 days – an increase on 2023 of 48 people. Swanage Carnival approached us about being a …
So, a new month after one impacted on by latest virus / Covid? That is taking its time to go and lead to only 12 shop days in June. July will include the school holidays starting and August will also include them. Art wise I am going to be drawing a variety of original pieces …
So it’s Monday June 10. I have collected my sold work and cheque from Rollington Barn. The art weeks are done for another year. On a personal note I usually suffer a crisis of confidence in the first few days and then again at the end of the fortnight. It’s here again. I sold two …
Blogging has to be scheduled I think if I am to keep readers on here (if I have any left) updated. I have been active on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok with my personal accounts, shop accounts and now Heart of Swanage accounts. Andy, the artist The sailing season has arrived and the anticipated start has …
https://www.dentrepreneur.uk/2022/01/andy-knill/ January 2022 I had a blog posted published as part of the Small Business Britain d:Entrepreneur campaign. My disability – my Mental health, a personal aspect of my life that I have blogged about and talked about openly for almost 10 years now. I had an article published in Happiful magazine in October 2021 …