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Opening the Door: Inclusion, Accessibility, and Art
I've been supporting artists through the Living from Art network for 6 years now, and helping everyone to take part in making art through...
Anna Poulton
Jan 24, 20222 min read


Member exhibitions in 2021: a new artist's viewpoint.
In 2021, I was able to put on two exhibitions for Living from Art members - at Parabola Arts Centre in June and October. New members have...
Anna Poulton
Jan 3, 20223 min read


It's Indie week - are you joining in?
Buying and sharing unique work for ourselves and those important to us AND supporting the artists who make it This week is Just a Card’s...
Anna Poulton
Nov 24, 20214 min read


Making art without a paintbrush (or a computer programme.)
Two of the artists currently at the Living from Art exhibition at Parabola Art Centre are sharing the work they create using a variety...
Anna Poulton
Oct 21, 20212 min read


Two artists talk about creating art digitally
I've always believed in lifelong learning - and many of the artists I've worked with are certainly shining examples of this. They are...
Anna Poulton
Oct 13, 20213 min read


Ideas in Words and Images
Many thanks to Anita Saunders for sharing this blog with us. What were you thinking? Anita Saunders • Jul 26, 2021 Can sharing your...
Anna Poulton
Sep 30, 20214 min read


Exhibition Choices
Once again, I’m writing about exhibitions! After all, sharing the work you create with an audience is what all the artists want to do –...
Anna Poulton
Aug 31, 20213 min read


Jen Haddrell: thoughts and inspirations
Young digital artist, Jen Haddrell shares two of her short blogs here. I thought these pieces on how to refocus our energy and avoid...
Anna Poulton
Aug 3, 20213 min read


Lessons from another exhibition
Our third Living from Art exhibition took place at Parabola Arts Centre from 2 – 5 June, with 12 different member artists exhibiting a...
Anna Poulton
Jun 30, 20215 min read


Burning Bridges
Sian Thomas shares her first blog from her website, silkmillart.com. It's great to have her as a Living fromArt member as she begins her...
Anna Poulton
May 18, 20212 min read


The Secret Studio Sale: Guest blog from Rebecca Judge
Taking Part in an Online Art Sale Back in February, I took part in Warwickshire Open Studio's first online Secret Studio Sale. The Secret...
Anna Poulton
Apr 8, 20215 min read


The Creative connection: Structure, Self and the Spirit of Creativity.
I’m proud to share this blog from member artist Leah Robinson. The topic is not just at the heart of Leah’s varied work, but the...
Anna Poulton
Mar 11, 20215 min read


Moving forward with Living from Art
What do you need right now to move forward with making a Living from Art? Living from Art has had the same vision since Gerald Crittle...
Anna Poulton
Feb 25, 20214 min read


Social Media Marketing for Artists
A guest blog by one of our Living from Art members Jane Powell. Jane Powell is a member of Living from Art and a talented artist,...
Anna Poulton
Feb 15, 20216 min read


The Power of Accountability
Artists (and freelancers) have a responsibility to our customers and others we work with (galleries, partners in projects, etc) to do...
Anna Poulton
Jan 30, 20213 min read


Artists' Blog: Anita Saunders- The power to escape to another dimension
I’m delighted to introduce my second 'Guest Blog' from Living from Art member, Anita Saunders. This one is very relevant to artists and...
Anna Poulton
Jan 13, 20213 min read


Artist's Blog: Painting the Past by Martyn Dymott
This is the first of a series of blogs from Living from Art members, sharing more about their work. These are equally of interest to...
Anna Poulton
Dec 11, 20202 min read


Looking back at 2020: Positive Outcomes and Lessons Learnt.
I’m looking forward to our meeting on December 10, for the chance to share experiences (and Christmas jumpers). Zoom is not the same...
Anna Poulton
Dec 4, 20202 min read


Christmas shopping!
As 'Indie week' comes to an end, and hopefully, local shops and galleries are once again open for business in the run up to Christmas, I...
Anna Poulton
Nov 27, 20202 min read


Lessons from an Exhibition
Lessons from an exhibition I feel so fortunate to have been able to host a four day exhibition by 13 different artists, all members of...
Anna Poulton
Nov 6, 20207 min read
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