Summer 2022 Hi! How are you coping in all this heat? I am hearing of problems with materials melting, outdoor events where all people want to buy is ice cream. And difficulty with the creative process. On the positive side I am also hearing that internet sales are...

May 2022 How do creatives motivate themselves? When you often work alone and with few deadlines most artists struggle to keep themselves motivated and produce work. Finding the secret to keeping motivated can make the difference between success and failure. Below is...

April 2022 There is an interesting article at Axisweb.org entitled “what do artists do all day?” It consists of a series of films about artists and their practice. As an artist, creative, maker or designer you will probably have been asked that question many times by...

March 2022What are the interior trends for 2022?If you supply the interiors market it is important to research the trends and identify the colours and themes which are going to be important this year. Whilst the integrity of what you produce is important if by...

February 2022 Last month I mentioned improving your branding as a way of increasing your income. And I had several emails asking how you can do that. Basically your brand is what you are known for that differentiates you from others Your brand is about you but its...

January 2022 The start of a New Year is a great time to look at your business and make plans for the coming year. When I worked in Manchester I used to always make a habit of seeing all my clients in January to ask if they needed help. The question they nearly always...