#49: Finished for Saltaire — and Already Brainstorming the Next Chapter

#49: Finished for Saltaire — and Already Brainstorming the Next Chapter

After finishing and submitting my three paintings for the Saltaire Gallery Winter Show, the studio feels different — quieter, but full of possibility. In this post, I reflect on completing that chapter and turning my focus toward new ideas for the upcoming HSFK Portrait Award 2026 at the National Portrait Gallery.

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#32: For the Wall or For Myself? Making Art with Eyes on It
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#32: For the Wall or For Myself? Making Art with Eyes on It

As Holmfirth Artweek approaches, I’ve been thinking about the shift from making work just for myself to preparing it for public display. This post explores that balancing act — the tension between private instinct and public sharing — and why I think both sides matter.

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