I got a great comment about my work here. Im really proud.
http://www.art2arts.co.uk/blog/
Let me know what you think.
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Would you as an artist, sell on ebay?
When I started painting in the UK, I looked at ebay as a possible route for selling my work. I did actually sell a few pieces but I found it to be a bargain basement. Now it would just de-value my work so I would say if you were an artist as a hobby then maybe Ebay would be the way to go but if you were serious about being a successful artist I would stay well clear of it.
What do you think?
My entry for Bolton Open Arts Competition
I entered a painting of Bolton Parish Church into Bolton Museum and it was accepted. I went to see the exhibition and I was amazed by some of the local talent. My entry wasn’t what you would normally find in a museum, however it was well received. Kind of half way between traditional and abstract. I hope the exhibition was successful as it really deserves to be and hopefully it generated some money for Bolton Museum as it’s such a lovely place.
What medium do you prefer?
Do you prefer acrylic, oil or watercolour? I tend to mostly use acrylics. I have used watercolour a few times. I just wanted to know what was the most popular.
Bolton Open Art Competition For Bolton Artists
For artists who live in Bolton or have any connection to Bolton, this is an exciting time as they get the chance to exhibit their work in the Bolton Museum in an open art exhibition. They also are in with a chance of winning £500! I have entered 2 paintings. The first one is “If You Cut Me” which is my most influencial piece since I started (not sure how that one will be received as it’s quite controversial! The other is a painting of Bolton Parish Church which hopefully will be accepted because it is about Bolton.
The Bath Prize Art Auction
I entered The Bath Prize art competition this year and got a lot of praise for my painting. I was bid up to £500 but I didn’t want to let it go. It was a great experience and the first of many competitions I will be entering. The next one will be The Derby Open and my local town The Bolton Open Art competition.
Featured in Lancashire Life
I was featured in Lancashire Life in May. It was a 2 page spread about how I came to England and became an professional artist here. I hope you like it, let me know what you think!
Fellow artist Tracie Shaylor from Bury wins a place in top exhibition!
Congratulations to Tracie Shaylor who wins top prize!
http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/districtnews/9202521.Artist_wins_place_in_top_exhibition/
New Art Community at St Andrew’s Court in Bolton?
I was walking through Bolton town centre today and discovered a little area in St Andrew’s court where 2 new galleries were opening soon and right next to them was quite a large arts and crafts centre where local artists and crafts people were selling there own work. If anyone has anymore information on this I would be delighted to hear from you about it!
Art Lessons for all ages!
If you are struggling to find activities to keep you and your kids entertained, why not pop down to my studio/ gallery in Bolton and learn how to paint!? I will teach you some different techniques and styles. Children must be accompanied by there parent/ carer.