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Hours on the Canvas
I can't believe it's been five months since I posted here! It's not good - I really should do better. Don't worry, I haven't lost my way and have been producing artwork consistently, improving my painting skills, searching for the next step - the next rung on the ladder. My big commission paid off - a lovely Swiss client who communicated wonderfully and gave me the foundation of what she wanted, allowing me free reign to express myself as an artist. I think actually she
banxartuk
Jan 285 min read
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From Fear to Flow - What August taught me
September 25 August was a tough month. In my little shed-studio I was beavering away in the heat, working on various pieces but...
banxartuk
Sep 11, 20253 min read
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A beautiful uphill climb
So much has happened in the 5 months since my last blog post. I mean it's no excuse for not writing a blog entry but I have been super...
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Jul 22, 20254 min read
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Direction, battles and plein cold air!
The battle continues and I want to show you the battle. When I look out there at what's available to see on instagram and youtube, you...
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Feb 22, 20255 min read
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Success in painting? Ask the bin!
It's been a busy old season and I've been hard at the easel throughout. The problem is, things keep getting in the way, Christmas, work,...
banxartuk
Jan 23, 20254 min read
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Hurray! What's next?
I did it! I hit some targets I was only dreaming about when I first set out to try and make some income from art. I knew I wanted to...
banxartuk
Dec 17, 20244 min read
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Painting the Black Horse - Did I bite off more than I can chew?
Wow! I've just completed my biggest ever painting and it was a total beast. I've tried to push myself in order to ramp up the improvement...
banxartuk
Nov 19, 20244 min read
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Can I make a living selling my art?
The image of the starving artist seems to be conjured up every time someone considers making a living from the art they make. So is this...
banxartuk
Nov 12, 20245 min read
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In the beginning...
...there was a book. Do you remember those read, roll and fight books we had back in the 80's? Not that old? Well we had them when I...
banxartuk
Nov 8, 20244 min read
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