It's getting close to the end of the year, and inevitably there are fewer artistic opportunities to apply for. But I have managed to find these opportunities for all you lovely creative people! So why not give it a go and enter? Good luck! As always, I will continue to update these as and when…
I managed to finally catch the Jerwood Drawing Prize before it closed and the Other Art Fair! But as a comparitive I was left feeling disappointed with the former. Jerwood Drawing Prize - Jerwood Visual Art, Southwark, London Every year the Jerwood Drawing Prize is a must see show for any emerging artist who loves…
With an exuberance of candy colours, impossible islands with a Frank Lloyd Wright edge, Tristram Lansdownes work is perfection (literally) Another example of what really inspires and gets my creative juices flowing! Lansdowne attempts to create and build Tracy island style works that are beautifully executed and comes from a rich background in landscape painting.…
Nature versus Human influence from super Mex Geoff Diego!! Geoff Diego's running themes in his work are a constant passion and influence in mine. The idea of the natural world and human influence combining to create a fantasy world based on a collective ideal of space. In Litherland's work he draws on traditional representations of…
Continue reading ➞ Artist of the Month: GEOFF DIEGO LITHERLAND
There are quite a few sites out there that showcase emerging art, but New Blood Art is a place where you can buy and support emerging artists' work, and there is a HUGE pool of talent on there! Not only can you buy affordable and pretty frickin' amazing artwork, as an emerging artist you can…
Simplicity at its best! Colcloughs work in content reflects the detail of studying nature, but also the natural geommetry and shapes hidden within it. I love the cross-over between drawing and sculpture; challenging the traditional concepts of what a drawing can be and how it's presented. My type of work! Across Gary Colclough’s artistic work,…
As a budding fellow artist I want to continue to share more valuable resources that could help you with job hunting, artist opportunities and just getting connected with the art world! Art Map London is particular favourite if you want to see what art events and exhibitions are taking place on a daily basis. I…
The Jerwood Drawing Prize is the largest and longest running annual open exhibition for drawing in the UK. I was lucky enough to be selected twice for this exhibition, and the drawings selected every year are inspiring! You leave wanting to get your pencil and sketchbook out! Selected from original drawings, the Jerwood Drawing Prize has established…
Continue reading ➞ Jerwood Drawing Prize 2015 – selection announced
I am really excited to announce that my work has been selected for this years Griffin Gallery Open exhibition! Launched this year the Griffin Gallery Open is a new initiative to encourage all artists in painting and drawing. It aims to reward innovation, skill and commitment to practice. The judges, Ian Davenport, Nigel Hurst and Becca Pelly-Fry…
First Artist of the Month! Yay! I don't even need to know the concept behind these works to enjoy the simplicity yet complex photographs of Richard Galpin. So instead I'll let this guy explain it: The source material for these works by Richard Galpin, whose studio until recently was located in the shadow of the Shard,…
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