#61: My First Red Dot: A Milestone at Holmfirth Artweek 2026

Holmfirth Artweek 2026 gave me a milestone I’ll remember for a long time. My original oil pastel piece of Castle Hill sold on the first day of the show, earning me my first ever red dot at an exhibition. I also sold one print, making the week feel like an important step forward in my journey as an artist.

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#33: The One I Didn’t See — and Someone Else Did

One of my paintings, All That Glitters is Gold, is currently hanging at Holmfirth Artweek — a piece I haven’t even seen in person at the show. But this week, someone messaged me to say they had… and that it meant something to them. That small moment reminded me why I do this.

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