Questions artists love to hear

This year at Art In My Garden I handed out over 200 bookmarks with new designs within the 3 hour period. I had no time to take a break but I loved this year because I had so many great interactions with everyone.

Over 2000 people came to the event and every one of the 70 artists said the conversations were flowing. Nothing beats sharing your work to a big audience. The unique offering of our event is that there are no prices displayed and nothing can be sold at the event - this creates a stress-free welcome for curious visitors and an opportunity for easier exchanges, more queries and great relationship-building.

Some of the best questions to an artist can only be asked when the work is seen up close. This year I made notes on the paitings people said they loved the most and a list of the questions they asked…here are some highlights and some images I used on Instagram when I posted about this after the event

May I touch it?

No problem! My art holds alot that can only be seen up close

How did you do that part?

Texture, layers, overpainting, glazes, adding and removing …it can take a long time

Do you plan your work?

For me, planning won’t work. Everything is intuitive. I paint feelings that I remember

How do you choose names?

Sometimes it takes forever, but I’m always writing things down, reading and being inspired by stories and places. Every name holds a meaning - my website usually has a bit of a story behind the name, my instagram posts and reels hold the stories of all my art and the places I return to again and again…

How do you know if a painting is finished?

That’s one of the hardest parts. Sometimes I leave it for a period of weeks (or months) to decide. No joke, i can put something away for a LONG time if I don’t like it, and I can be pleasantly surprised when I go back to it later - nothing is as bad as it seems!

What makes your work? How do you keep painting?

My everyday moments and early mornings, seeing nature’s magic, keeping memories alive, making new ones every season, feeling connected to place, embracing change, looking and listening…even at the tiny details…It all adds up. If I don’t paint for too long I miss it - honestly it’s the best therapy for me:)

Artists cannot possibly tell you everything that goes into their work but meeting you in person is the richest experience.

Thank YOU - for supporting me, engaging, turning up and asking the questions