By Sara in Art And Culture
1. ART SHOWS & FAIRS 2010 Art shows and fairs dot the calendar year-round, providing opportunities for artists and art-enthusiasts alike to showcase and buy art and to network with those who are also passionate about art and crafts. As…
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By jadams in Opportunities
Two opportunities have arisen for exhibitions coming up later in the year at Orleans House Gallery in Twickenham and the Riverside Gallery in Richmond. Both galleries are popular and hold regular successful exhibitions throughout the year. There is an administration…
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By jadams in Events & Review
The first Van Gogh exhibition in the UK for about 40 years, this one was a must-see. Not being an artist myself, I was interested to learn about the man I’d only touched on at school and knew only the…
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By jadams in Events & Review
Here at ArtWeb we don’t half enjoy a spot of exhibition-browsing. Especially during what has been a cold, wet, is-it-ever-going-to-end Winter. If you’re rather partial to a stroll around an art gallery every so often (whether for buying or browsing),…
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By jadams in Interviews
In this ‘Spotlight’ interview, I’m talking to Rosalyn Mina, a talent in both paint and stained glass! Mina’s work is stunning and her passion for her art shines through in this honest, passioned and enthusiastic revelation of her career. Enjoy!…
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By jadams in How To
The second installment in our two-part feature, this time focusing on the legal (and slightly dull-but-necessary) steps you need to take to set yourself up as your own boss! Last year we explored the pros and cons of becoming self-employed…
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By jadams in Events & Review
Why not head into a nice warm gallery this weekend to see some of the cracking new exhibitions and events being launched around the UK? Beats staying in and trying to motivate yourself to wash up… Bob Dylan on Canvas,…
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By jadams in Interviews
In this week’s ‘Spotlight’ interview, I’m interviewing friend-of-the-bands but enemy-of-the-worms, Jemma Treweek. Jemma has had a varied and successful career as an illustrator, fashion designer and screenprinter. A busy mum of young twins, Jemma manages her time as mother and…
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By jadams in How To
If you dream of selling enough of your art to be able to leave the rat-race behind for a life of indulging in and reaping the benefits of your passion, you’re not alone! Many artists have a day-job to keep…
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By jadams in Events & Review
One of our talented artist members, Lindsey Power, is supporting Haiti by donating ALL proceeds from her sales of paintings to Haven House Building, an organisation which is helping re-build the shattered lives and houses of Haiti. We have…
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By jadams in Events & Review, Interviews
In the first ‘Spotlight’ of 2010, I’m talking to renowned artist Helen Masacz. Helen has had an enviable career with the National Portrait Gallery inviting her to submit work for their exhibitions and is currently painting a portrait of our…
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By jadams in Events & Review
An upcoming exhibition at Tate Modern promises to be an eye-opening experience, throwing its audience into an unexpected world where war and science fiction come together in real life. Michael Rakowitz’s ‘The Worst Condition Is To Pass Under A Sword…
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By jadams in Interviews
Paul Floyd Blake is a joy to talk to; polite, happy, relaxed and unfazed by the oh-so-noisy building works going on around me during the (unfortunate) timing of our interview. He has every right to be happy at the moment…
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By jadams in Interviews
This week’s ‘Spotlight’ is focused on illustrator and artist, Mike Bishop. Mike started his artistic career as a successful illustrator before journeying on to explore his personal art. Here, he offers his advice, shares his inspirations and gives us an…
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By jadams in Interviews
In this week’s ‘Spotlight’, I’m talking acryllics, aspirations and all things Parisienne with talented and successful artist, Melissa Sturgeon. Melissa’s work has already had me counting out my coppers to try and get the funds together to buy one of…
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