Today, I made a new window display stand from two smaller remains of pallet and various other offcuts from previous shop diy display pieces. Did it all go to plan straightaway? No, of course not. But of course I hadn’t planned it before I got to the shop today. I moved my larger window vinyl …
As I have posted previously the working connection between myself and shop co-tenant started to sour just 3 months in to the tenancy, but lockdowns have provided some time outs. I wish….I had been wiser before I made the commitment to co- tenant and also knew the other artist better. But I didn’t so I …
We have had a second day of time out meeting up with our eldest son. I managed to fit in a sketch at a nature reserve today and then one later overlooking the garden. Lots of thoughts and reflection re art business and how last years two big ideas – hand drawn hats and A6 …
A sunny and hotter day so sat outside but eventually getting up and down put paid to my comfy chair – now set for the tip. Commission – collection of birthday card piece. Worked on one side of one sleeve of Watersports boiler suit with a group out kayaking and canoeing near Old Harry Rocks …
So, on Saturday June 19th I started a new A3 piece based on the idea of trees in full leaf in the summer based on some photos I had taken at Durlston Country Park on the south side of Swanage a couple of weeks ago. I started by developing the piece in layers as the …
Hi, so yes another shop shift and another positive day with great conversations with visitors, working on a new piece of art and some encouraging sales. The weather was cooler but dry until the last hour so when not welcoming visitors in the shop I sat outside and started a new piece which has been …
So Wednesday, my first one on shift in this fortnight ( it is how we split the shop hours equally between the two artists). Today was a good day for more extended conversations with visitors, some of whom became customers and others who didn’t. I really enjoy this interaction with visitors. Today I met two …
Due to be safety crew for sailing today but no wind, so a kayak in the bay instead with two other couples from the club. Great going between the boats and taking time out, not always something we do enough of. As you can see plenty to see and enjoy, and of course notice. Late …
Today the theme for 2021 is people whose livelihood comes from the sea. I shared this in a variety of ways today. On my new ‘the heart of Swanage’ initiative on Instagram and Facebook I shared the opening details of our local fishmongers with Julia who is one of the first UK female master fishmongers. …
I sat outside the shop, I drew and made some progress with commission. I also contacted some potential clients about follow ups. More customers to talk today and several children won postcards for great observation skills. I sold a print, two original postcards and printed cards / postcards. I also talked to the manager of …