Yesterday I drew two sketches while at RSPB Arne. Today I drew three more on the north end of Swanage Beach. Sketching for me helps me practice the skills of drawing and observation. Also for my mental health I focus on the drawing which relaxes me too. Now that all but one commission are completed …
Today we were out on a walk, I had taken a sketch pad and two pens. We sat for some refreshments about halfway round and I sat for much longer than I would normally do because I drew two sketches of views out into and across Poole Harbour. Sketching helps me practice my drawing and …
A busier day than I had planned or expected. Yesterday a couple who had visited the shop in September emailed about a print they had admired. One copy left in shop was in frame, they wanted non framed. So today’s first art task was to go to shop, remove print, check card mount and prepare …
Today was an admin day. Posting work to a client, invoices, ordering new stock, contacting clients re. Progress of projects, following up leads to sales enquiries. The art was paused by awaiting feedback from clients, it has arrived so back to the drawing tomorrow. Some chances to reflect, looking at the sales for this tax …
Until the last year commissioned work was something I was rarely approached about or confident to take on after some early pieces that didn’t work and I put myself under additional stress which I didn’t need. I have found with some clients that I haven’t had enough clarity about what they seek before starting a …
As I add more pieces of stock and work to my online shop (https://andyknillart.shop ) I am becoming more familiar with the strategy or routine I need to follow. I now have 37 of my greetings card designs loaded, stocked, 3 card discount included, November sale discount added. All items have an upto date stock …
Today I have made good progress on a commission based around Swanage Bay. I now know the bay better but find that when drawing pieces that photographs help to add extra details of aspects that I can not envisage clearly. This morning I had already made a slideshow of the particular focus in the bay …
So a busy morning but not stressed. I have been adding to the online shop and learning new skills as I go. The photos below include text that says what skills I used or added to my repertoire. These will seem obvious to some but honestly they were not to me. Lifelong learning self teaching …
In an hour England goes into its second national lockdown due to Covid-19 spread. This time I am more settled having been through one lockdown already. This time we live in Swanage and not up at Hillview on Houns Tout so the sea will be a support each day. So I did my third day …
I used to be a regular blogger on a personal level and when I set up AndyKnillArt.com that was my intention. Life in 2020 has got in the way somewhat and my direction as an artist has changed quite a bit. I now have two online spaces: This blog/ account which I never gave enough …