Art therapists cannot hope to help develop community cure if we only provide services to a select few who have had to go through crisis and medicalisation for the art therapist to pick up the pieces. Early intervention and prevention […]
Now that I am look at my Instagram feed with more awareness of which accounts seem to serve their intended purpose effectively the ArtEats account caught my attention They have achieved a good balance between information of upcoming events and […]
Even though this work is not yet finished, even though I have still to work out how it will be installed, and indeed how much of it will be installed, there’s a little voice in the back of my brain […]
The history of my project of making installation art that interacts with museum artefacts.
Hi All, I have an exhibition coming up and need access to the most up to date press contacts, does anyone know if an accessible list that we don’t have to pay for? thanks
An intense two days in front of the computer proofreading, second round, all the exhibitors’ text, articles, and image captions for the Supermarket Art Fair catalogue and magazine. I enjoy doing it, and even get a modest fee, but […]
First post finding my feet and introucing myself.
Promoting via Instagram The abundantartist.com describes Instagram as specifically designed for visual media. Perfectly square photos and bite-sized text, which is why I use it. However, I rarely use Hashtags, as it is copying #charactersinlengthanditsreallydifficulttofathom. See what I did there! […]
How do artists consider which platform is the most suitable for their art? You can obtain stats on the largest social media platforms direct from company statements and earning announcements. The image below shows the top four social media platforms, […]
Professional Practice 2 : Blogging and Dyslexia
My application for a year’s unpaid leave has been approved! I am excited and scared! Mostly excited! Knowing that I have the option to return to work (security) is great. I think that knowing that will create the (safe) space […]
Before I begin the process of making my social media presence more effective I felt the need to take a step back and evaluate what purpose I want it to serve. Firstly I want it to act as a form […]
Create Direction Coaching – I’ve made this short 4-week online coaching in response to hearing over and over again the challenges artists & creatives are facing in these current times… Even though as artists, makers and producers or any type […]
I am building a connection and memory in deep time through my drawing practice.
Journey Of University (Second Year) Hello! My name is Tamara and I’m currently in my second year of university studying Fine Art. I’m creating this blog to share my thoughts and experiences and also to reflect on the journey of […]
Did I tell you I’ve been to America? After the last time I went in 2014 there were ripples… extra exhibitions, extra connections, for years after. And then remarkably the invitation from Debra and the pull back… I’m starting […]
Matthew Burrows MBE established the Artists Support Pledge using Instagram in 2020, in response to the Covid pandemic. Artists were very concerned that their income stream would dry up, so he developed ASP allowing makers to post images using the […]
I met Emily Gilbanks at University of Suffolk and follow her career on Instagram. Gilbanks posts regularly .. has 2,422 followers and posted 107 times. I feel her presence is more, as she posts stories consistently so I see her […]
Reels are gaining popularity on Instagram and they can help me connect to my audience. Instagram itself is encouraging us to do so. YouTube has been around for years, where artists can connect by making films about processes and their […]
The perfect kit for travelling painters
My new preloved easel for En Plein Air, a YouTube blogger gets her perfect accessory!
The journey En Plein Air begins
Emma Connolly is an artist based in Wivenhoe, Essex. Her website(www.emmaconnollyart.com) includes Bio and Artist statement telling us about her practice including art education and her art business. Working in paint or mono screen printing, her website above shows how […]
