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Artful Escapes: Unravelling the Stories Behind My Paintings

Welcome to the world of abstract painting, where creativity knows no boundaries and self-expression takes centre stage. In this blog post, I will guide you through the process of creating the perfect abstract painting by harnessing your artistic instincts and exploring various techniques. We will delve into the essence of abstract art, discuss the key elements that contribute to its success, and provide insights into the techniques used by abstract artists.

Unleashing Your Creativity: A Guide to Creating the Perfect Abstract Painting

Welcome to the world of abstract painting, where creativity knows no boundaries and self-expression takes centre stage. In this blog post, I will guide you through the process of creating the perfect abstract painting by harnessing your artistic instincts and exploring various techniques. We will delve into the essence of abstract art, discuss the key elements that contribute to its success, and provide insights into the techniques used by abstract artists.

Embracing the Artist Within: Balancing Work and Creative Passions

In the fast-paced world we live in, finding a balance between work and personal pursuits can be challenging. As a scientist with a full-time job, I understand the importance of maintaining a good work-life balance. While you may be interested in my art and book writing rather than my day job, I believe that striking a harmonious equilibrium between professional responsibilities and personal passions is key to living a fulfilling and enriched life. In this blog post, I'll share my journey and provide practical tips on how I manage to pursue my creative endeavours alongside my demanding career.

The Power of Daily Sketching: Unleashing Your Creativity

Welcome to my blog, where I dive into the incredible benefits of daily sketching and drawing. Whether you consider yourself an artist or not, incorporating sketching into your daily routine can have a profound impact on your creativity and personal growth. As I explore different subjects and experiment with various techniques, I discover new ideas and perspectives. Sketching enhances my observation skills, allowing me to appreciate the intricate details of the world around me. It also provides a meditative experience, where I can unwind and embrace mindfulness. Through this blog, I invite you to join me on this journey of self-expression, creativity, and exploration. Let's start sketching every day and witness the transformative power it holds to unleash our inner artist and foster personal growth.

How to Choose the Right Artwork for Your Home

I believe that art has the power to transform and enhance the ambience of any living space. In this post, '’ll guide you through the process of choosing the perfect artwork for your home. Discover how to find pieces that resonate with your personal style and create a harmonious environment that truly reflects who you are.

How to choose art for your home

Every home will benefit from having some form of artwork displayed and paintings are especially good at adding character and personality. It is entirely possible to buy original artwork without breaking the bank and create a bespoke look in any or every room of your house. And the best bit, artworks are decor that you can move around, take with you when you move and they may even increase in value over time. So how do you choose the right artwork for your home? Here I offer my suggestions on what to think about for various rooms in your home.

10 Tips for illustrating children's books

One doesn’t need to go to a prestigious art school or have a master artist as a mentor to become a good artist. I’m completely self-taught and have regular sales and commissions. Here are my top ten tips for becoming a successful self-taught artist.

The Scariest Dinosaur - My First Illustrated Children's Book is out now!

All dinosaurs are scary. Aren't they? Asked who is the scariest, the dinosaurs argue that each is more scary than the other but we soon discover that the scariest creature might not be the creature you think! A light-hearted look at dinosaurs with a lesson in never judging someone on size alone. The Scariest Dinosaur is aimed at 3-7 year olds and makes a great bedtime read but also has beautifully illustrated images that children will find engaging and they may even spot some unexpected guests hiding in the pictures. The Scariest Dinosaur is Roy R. Awbery's debut children's book and was inspired by his love of art (Roy is also an accomplished artist) and his fondness for making up stories for his grandchildren. Combining the two seemed to be a natural progression.

How to Price your Paintings so your artwork will sell - in 7 easy steps

Assigning value to your own paintings is often difficult and setting a price on artwork can be a challenge. Here I explain how a simple formula and some research can help and keep emotions put of the calculation. In a hurry? Here’s a summary for you:

  1. Price up material costs (point 2)

  2. Price up your promotion, advertising and website fees (point 3)

  3. Price up your sellers transaction fees (point 4)

  4. Price up your postage and packaging costs (point 5)

  5. Price up the size of your painting (point 6)

  6. Check your pricing (point 7)