Well it’s the penultimate week before Purbeck Art Weeks. Suddenly there are things you realise you need and a seven page document of instructions as an Open Studio artist to go through again. Exhibition pieces to be handed in only at set times and forms and waivers to fill in. Yes, I am a beginner, …
Hi to regular readers and anyone new. 16 days in the countdown to Purbeck Art Weeks 2017 and Open Studio 22 opens its doors for people to visit, see my art, chat about it, maybe purchase something maybe not. Suddenly the reality seems much closer as forms are filled in and dispatched for different exhibiting …
A new month and one with so much art potential ahead. In 23 days I shall be an Open Studio within the Purbeck Art Weeks programme. Number 22, sat in and around our home drawing, painting, taking photographs and hopefully greeting visitors and maybe selling some of my work too. I am not ready yet …
A fourth weekly newsletter / post. The craft fair was poorly attended but some cards were sold and I got to know the other crafters. One card was taken home and framed and evidence posted on Facebook. So next time 6th May, looking to help advertise and attract more visitors. This week has seen my …
Weekly update time. A busier week with two PAW linked events. On Sunday I took part in the a.m. Session working on our silk flags to display at studios for most but not all participants. I had been told a simple design would work better with a flag that flapped rather than wa start like …
Little to report this week as was very busy over Easter weekend with othe part time job. However today have been doing silk flag preparation for PAW workshop on Sunday 23rd, another learning curve. Yesterday had a mental health dip (see personal blog about this aspect of my life- http://mishmashlearning.wordpress.com). Recovered by doing a variety …
Well, school holidays mean that my weekly art group is not on. I have been doing some gardening outside the building that will serve as my Open Studio (22) for Purbeck Art Weeks from May 27th. Three pictures are now at framers – the New wall / Old wall piece which will then return to …
Last night started post but image upload crashed and deleted, so a day late again. So art is keeping me busy. This week I have started and completed the “Verges” piece I have been planning in my head and on paper. I have submitted the image for exhibition consideration but am having framed to sell …
Ok,so Update is a day late, apologies. Tomorrow is the first craft fair and will see the full card range that I am selling and prints for 7 pieces. The cards have a new home in a Wire Fittings carousel – the company are actually based locally in Swanage, so again it was great to …
So, all cards printed and stock held by me and Swanage Tourist Office. I have also been asked to sketch the Art Workshop in Swanage for some charity flyers. Today I submitted and had a new piece accepted for the PAW exhibition that will run at The Etches Collection, Kimmeridge from 20 May to 11 …