To RA or Not to RA

Posted by on Feb 22, 2012 | 0 comments

The closing date for applications for this year’s  RA Summer Exhibition is fast upon us.  Have you decided to what your plans are for the Summer?  Planning is part and parcel of moving forward, and sometimes the deadline, or the focus of an exhibition can be just what I need to get me off my a*** and out into action.  Thinking about something is rarely as effective in the long run as the doing.  My art tutor, Christopher Baker  reminds me that “turning up” is a good way to start and continue.  Influenced by the Group of 7,  particularly Tom Thompson, Christopher  quoted Tom’s commitment to...

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Ann from Simply Learning gets daubing

Posted by on Feb 16, 2012 | 0 comments

through skilful use of group work, progressive challenges, and constant encouragement with our ‘daubs’, Peronel enabled the whole group to produce something which was meaningful

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Peas with M&M’s

Posted by on Jan 30, 2012 | 0 comments

peas and m&m's

marketing peas, or just plain simple peas?

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Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolour

Posted by on Jan 24, 2012 | 0 comments

RI entries this year are all skyscapes. this is from a friends facebook page, amazing!

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Six headings to summarise marketing

Posted by on Jan 24, 2012 | 0 comments

This is from Robert Middleton, and its so in line with how I think and work with my clients that I am taking his information ( thank you Robert) and just making tiny adjustments… 1. Plan – Plan your day every single day Yes, long term and weekly planning are also essential. But nothing beats daily planning – that is, committing to accomplish a small number of high-priority items every day that move you towards you goals. You need four or five, that will be enough. Simply ask, “What do I need to do today that will take me one or two steps toward attracting my ideal clients?” What we focus on and...

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