I really enjoy a lot of the creative themed shows on the TV, from the Sewing Bee to the Bake Off, there’s a wide range of shows around the offer viewers the chance to watch people creating in a competitive style. My personal favourite is the Great Pottery Thrown Down, which has just returned to […]
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I’d like to introduce you to one of my favourite artists, and arguably one America’s greatest artists of the 20th century – Edward Hopper. His work has been a massive inspiration to me and scores of other artists. The work can be deceptively simple at times as it is more about mood and feeling than
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I’ve been doing art since a small child, but many people give up on their creative ambitions and urges when they leave school. Often they’ve been told they’re not good enough, or they’ve convinced themselves they can’t draw or paint. However, it’s always there, in the back of their minds, niggling away. Then one day,
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Whether you’re planning to be creative or not, a trip to the beach can be an excellent time to come up with new ideas and inspirations in your work. In fact, the beach is a great place to find inspiration for all kinds of creative projects whether you’re a writer, a painter, a photographer, or
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As an artist, photography plays an incredibly important role in my creative process, weaving its way throughout my practice. I’m not alone in this respect, as it has been an important tool for countless artists since its invention in the 19th century. It is essential to my own work as a creator, both as in
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If you’re like me, then the act of creativity is an important part of your life. If you don’t think you’re creative, there’s a good chance your actually been conditioned to think that way. At heart we are all creative beings, and getting that creativity working is something you can learn to do. In fact,
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Hands up if you’re ready for 2023 with a set of new things you’re determined to do the next year? The new year is often seen as a time for fresh starts and new beginnings, and what better way to start 2023 off on the right foot than by taking up a new creative activity?
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