picture framing costs – John Allcock

Can you afford to be an artist?

09/01/202522/08/2022 by John

I was interested to see, on facebook tonight, a posting by a good friend and fellow artist. He was bewailing the fact that his work had been accepted for display by a reputable gallery, but that he couldn’t afford to take up their offer. How can that be? A lot of people, including artists, don’t … Read more

Putting the cart before the horse

09/01/202529/02/2020 by John

This morning I spent quite a bit of time preparing the ground for a new composition. I have selected the paper (it will be in pastels) and that is now taped securely to the drawing board. The reference material is, with the exception of some details, chosen. Ready to go? Well: no: not exactly! What … Read more