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,…
As a struggling aspiring emerging artist (phew!), I know how difficult it is to sit down and start looking for artist opportunities, considering the submission fees, and more significantly those very few and very rare job opportunities in the arts!! So I want to share with all you like-minded creatives on my LINKS page, the sites…
There are some amazing opportunities coming up for artists to enter. I have included some here. One notable one is the National Open Art competition, which my friend Rob Reed and I were involved in last year when it showcased at Somerset House, London. It's a great way to get exposure for your practice and the…
Ah to be a fresh faced graduate again! So many great shows to see in the final week, so little time. I managed to visit 4 this year, not a great number I'll admit, but the amount of talent in these four particularly was inspiring! Instead of me waffling on, I've posted pictures of some…
I read this article the other day in YOU Magazine, and I finally felt validated for feeling lack lustered and optimistic at the same time towards the term: Internship, and gaining the valuable experience you need to get you that job! 'Having graduated into a depressed job market, tens of thousands of bright young people…
Hello to all the creative people out there!! So I want this blog to be an informal space to talk about exhibitions and events happening in London, to promote some awesome artists (and feature regular updates on my work), but also to mainly be a helpful resource for young artists. I'm going to aim to:…
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