Many of my artist friends participate in art fairs and art markets. Typically, that means hauling your artworks to a temporary location, setting up a tent and hanging out at the site for several days. While they can be a great way to connect with art lovers and new collectors, you need a lot of […]
Art must be life, it must belong to everybody Buying original art is a great way to decorate and personalize your living space. It adds colour, texture, and interest to a room, expresses your personality and taste, and makes your home feel like a reflection of who you are. It can also provide a window […]
Recently, I opened my studio doors for the first time and invited local friends and art lovers in to take a peek. It was a low-key and small-scale affair by design, but provided me with many insights and lessons about the value of showing my work in person. Below is a list of seven surprising […]
The open mode is a mood in which curiosity for its own sake can operate, because we’re not under pressure to get a specific thing done properly. We can play. When you’re curious you find lots of interesting things to do. Creativity is like fitness. The longer you’re away from it, the more difficult it […]
Colour is a power that directly influences the soul With colour one obtains an energy that seems to stem from witchcraft Colour is one of the most powerful communication tools available to an artist. Not only does it affect mood, colour can also trigger memories, incite action, and even create measurable changes in the physiology […]
Art is not what you see, but what you make others see… We shape our homes and then our homes shape us. Have you ever fallen in love with a piece of art and thought “if only it were a different size” or “the colours are a bit dark” or “it would be more personal […]