ARTIST BLOG

What are commission paintings?   This has been one of the most frequently asked questions last week. In fact I got so many messages about it that I've decided to dedicate one Artist Blog post to it. Commission paintings are the portraits where you request me to paint for you. Usually it is your portrait but some people also ask me to paint someone else. Other clients will also have an idea for a painting and will request me to evoke an atmosphere/ feeling/ message or a story in the artwork. When you are unsure how to embody your vision...

I've released new art prints titled 'SLAVA UKRAINI' where 100% profit from their sales goes to UNICEF UK to protect the children caught in the war in Ukraine.These limited edition art prints have been already produced, signed and certified and they are ready to go! A4 size 'Slava Ukraini' art prints are only £19 (+p&p)My aim is to sell them all quickly to rise the much needed funds for UNICEF UK.If you feel that this artwork is not for you, no hurt feelings. Please consider donating directly to UNICEF UK without receiving and art print from me here. 'Slava Ukraini' art prints  So far over 2 million Ukrainian...

These days, everybody seems to have an online presence, but perhaps we don’t know these people quite as well as we think. I’ve learned this on a personal level in my art business, where I’ve created an online persona for my brand.I’ve been open about my story.I’ve shared my experiences and struggles as an artist, as well as a woman, because these are integral parts of what shapes me as a human.Last week I was on BBC Radio Bristol talking to Jonathan Darvall about a difficult topic of human trafficking, my art, life and a book…If you’ve missed it live,...