For artists, creators, makers and producers in the creative sector there are many challenges. As an Arts graduate I had the great fortune of coming from a family in business which helped navigate my career as a Fashion Design graduate in a highly competitive and scarce jobs market. Over 30…
‘The Sixth Characteristic of a Great Entrepreneur ‘THE REBEL: COURAGE’ As an Art student in the 80’s my melting pot of peer’s were what I would best describe as ‘Rebels’ -Free Thinkers, Mavericks, Outliers & Critical Thinkers. As an unconfident speaker as a student I became a great observer and…
35 years on are Art Colleges teaching graduates how to sustain an income & career in the Arts? Since an early age I have always loved listening to great storytellers; especially authentic life stories. An interest that began listening to my Dad with his adventures as an entrepreneur selling his…
New Children’s Illustrator 2022? So why do I love being a Scottish Children’s Illustrator? My greatest pride as a 10 year old was the old diary I carried everywhere, which I filled with my copies of Disney characters. This was the beginning of my love for drawing & illustrating children’s…
