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Carving out time for art

Carving out time for art

One way in which I ensure every free moment I have (or has the potential at least) to be creative, is to ensure that any otherwise ‘dead time’ can be filled with an artistic activity.  By dead time, I mean: time spent travelling; sitting at the doctor or dentist waiting to be seen; waiting in a meeting, where the rest... View more
Scotland in All Seasons

Scotland in All Seasons

As it comes to the end of the year, it is a good time to reflect on everything which has happened.  Something which I have committed to doing since about November 2017 is to take photos of the natural sights which inspire me, throughout Perthshire, Scotland and anywhere else I've been travelling.  I share these every week on my Three... View more
How to Deal with a Creative Slump

How to Deal with a Creative Slump

Lots of artists experience a creative slump from time to time. This is how I deal with a creative slump - you may find one of these four ideas helpful next time you lack artistic motivation.  (Below is my daughter and her friend distinctly NOT lacking in creativity - more about them later!). Analyse why you are having a creative... View more