Why visit this website?
I am hoping that you were led here by my Linktr.ee account or from the blog link on my shop / studio website. This started as my art website, its main focus has been my blog that I have been writing since January 2017 when I started AndyKnillArt as a business.
In 2022 I am now looking to extend the content available for people who are interested in my business and / or art.
When did you start?
I was a geography (and other subjects) teacher to 11 – 16 year olds until December 2016 when my mental health meant that my life needed a new direction. I had been keeping sketch books since June 2015 as a mindfulness exercise that helped me to switch off from work.
I arrived in Purbeck, Dorset on the Jurassic Coast. I realised that I used a medium that no-one else locally was, so I thought I would see if any of my work would sell. Intended as a hobby / semi retirement activity.
Is it still just a hobby?
My art has become something that I work at all year round but not full time. I have now developed it into a small business, including renting my own shop in Swanage, the aims are:
– to sell some art
– share the joy of enjoying art as an activity through ‘Art for fun’
– continue to create more art inspired by my surroundings and activities within them
Can we(I) buy your art online?
Yes , you can. In 2020 I set up a new online store –
Please note: I will be working in making this work better in Autumn 2022 / Spring 2023.
Alternatively if you see something you like contact me on social media or via email and I can invoice you for card payments and post orders on.
Thanks for your interest in visiting. All feedback welcome.
Andy
October 2022