Arty Issues

Having space to create feels so vital...and sometimes this is headspace as much as anything.

January was intended for Ugly Art! Why? During Life drawing sessions I find, at some point, I am looking, hoping, to create something...

Baby steps, Kate, baby steps! I've recently decided to step one baby step out of my comfort zone and try painting on boards, rather than...

I do love a good chat with other artists! As usual today, I did my live Ask Me Anything Monday over on Instagram. All sort of people join...

"Bag End" as our home, Oakwood, is affectionately named. has been a hive of activity! Husband Phil has been toiling away clearing a...

Insecurity! The house is currently being rewired. There are belongings and furniture EVERYWHERE! A team of three people are discussing,...

I'm feeling out of focus! I have set aside my 2 metre project as an ongoing experiment sheet and not yet started my next THING. in fact,...

This weekend saw me exploring York Open Studios, an annual tradition for me and some friends, on Saturday and attending my first meeting...

The easy answer....sell art you LOVE! For me it feels icky to sell artworks that I don't like. It is why I cleared my archive in my...

If you could have a week learning absolutely ANY new thing, what would it be? For me I feel it would be clay sculpting. I've never really...

My hair smells of smoke, my feet are dusty with charcoal, my mind is clear! Today was the day for the physical clear out of my studio....

I am currently working on a series of paintings for an exhibition called "The Shape of Us" at Masham Gallery in the spring. As I am...

I've recently been talking and sharing about the Archetypes and how these can affect you as an artist and creative person. These are...