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The SOL Design Collective blog showcases our members’ work, provides you with industry updates, and celebrates the work of artists all over the world.
Increase Your Visibility as an Artist to Sell Your ART
Being good at what you do is not enough. Being “discovered” as the next big name in the art world is a wonderful concept, but it rarely happens....
Artist in Focus: Sarah Ketelaars
Sarah Ketelaars; British photographer has just returned to the UK, after a period of time living in Houston, Texas. Sarah started her career...
Artist in Focus – Alex Florschutz
Painting is like a meditation. Once I get into the ‘zone’, it’s as if time stands still, like I’m floating down a river. The energy flows, and I allow the process to take me on an intuitive journey.
Artist in Focus: Clare Buckle
Taking inspiration from both urban and industrial scenery and the gentleness of nature, Clare Buckle is an artist who combines photography, digital...
Artist in Focus: Morris Nitsun
Morris Nitsun is a South African-born artist who has lived in the UK since 1968. An internationally renowned and published psychologist and...
Guest Blog: Copperdollar Studios: What do the arts mean to you?
Friends of Copperdollar Studio discuss what their art means to them in a difficult period for the creative industries.
Newsletter 12.10.20 – Do you have a clear path ahead?
Do you have a clear path ahead? I love every season especially during its newness, when first aware of the change. A different light, a different...
Newsletter 28.09.20 – The Road Ahead…
The Road Ahead... As we say good bye to September, and prepare to welcome October, it's a time for preparation for the next round of Arts Festivals,...
Newsletter 14.09.20 – Gently Does It
Gently Does It... Over the past few weeks, I have enjoyed being back in the SOL Design Collective "other home" space, our co-working pod...
PLATF9RM Tips: Jan Burgess’ Advice for Recent Graduates
Occasionally, we need help especially with those areas with which we are less comfortable. It can be great to be guided as to what to do, when to do it, and what pitfalls to avoid.
Newsletter 20.08.20 – Fruition
Fruition Whoa, what a crazy 6 months we've just lived through! Unexpected to say the least, shocking, frightening, but also aspects that have...
Art By The Sea
The wonders of technology may have shortened the distances and given greater accessibility and audience to many, but as we all re-assess the meaning of work /life balance, and the importance of location, we reflect on the many coastal hubs of creativity, and why so many artists historically, and today are drawn to base themselves near the sea! We celebrate the many beautiful coastal art centres and forthcoming events.
Women & Creativity: Jan Burgess is interviewed for Copperdollar Studios
We are excited to see our founder, Jan Burgess, being interviewed by Katie Simpson of Copperdollar Studios as part of their series on Women &...
Bringing The World To Your Work: The SOL Design Collective Online Gallery
At the beginning of 2020, we asked our artist, maker, and creator’s community to share their New Year resolutions and ambition for their creative...
Jan Burgess meets portrait artist Jane Palmer
Jan Burgess, SOL Design Collective's founder met with portrait artist Jane Palmer to talk about her love of portrait painting, commissions, opening...
How to Make the Most of Artists Open Houses in Your Marketing
Artists Open Houses (AOH) is a joyful celebration of all things creative throughout Brighton, Hove and surrounding areas and takes place every...
A Beginners Guide To Using Pinterest For Business
Pinterest is a great tool to market, share and sell your products and services, share tips and tricks on how to use Pinterest in an enjoyable, easy...
10 Brighton & Hove Networking Events for Artists, Makers, and Creatives
As an artist in the digital age, a strong online presence is essential. But how can artists, makers, and creatives grow their digital network...
Artist in Focus: Stephie Woolven – StephieAnn Design
Artist and textile designer Stephie Woolven, creates luxurious silk accessories inspired by poetry for her Brighton-based brand StephieAnn Design....
Artist in Focus: Paula Clark – Cocoon&me
Paula Clark creates gorgeously tactile macramé, crochet, and knitted pieces for the customers of her Brighton-based brand, Cocoon&me. We...
Artist in Focus: Emma Brockelsby – Kalula Jewellery
Emma Brocklesby is a yoga teacher, therapist, and jewellery maker who believes in the power of colour to support wellbeing. We interviewed Emma to...
SOL Design Collective: Sponsor of Artists Open Houses
SOL Design Collective is proud to announce that we are the sponsor for this May’s Artists Open Houses (AOH) festival. Twice a year around 200...
Why do artists, makers, and creatives need their own websites?
Instagram and other social media platforms provide a simple way for artists, makers, and creatives to showcase their work online. So, is having a...
Art Explored: MADE Design and Craft fairs BRIGHTON and LONDON
Christmas is a crazy time of year. The city is beginning to buzz with anxious shoppers, so its an ideal time to visit one of the many craft fairs ...
Artist in Focus: David J Lilly – Glass
David J Lilly is a designer and maker based in the ancient English village of Coombes, near Brighton. He has been creating stunning Stained Glass...
Artist in Focus: Hilary Collins – Textiles
Hilary Collins is a textile artist who creates luxurious, silk scarves and accessories. We spoke to Hilary about her style evolution and got her...
Art Explored: Our Favourite Local Galleries on Instagram
Instagram is an ever growing platform and recent figures indicate that there are 800 million active monthly users sharing pictures of their lives....
Art Explored: What is the true definition of art?
Defining an expression of creativity, skill and imagination is extremely hard to do. A word which was once used to describe paintings, drawings and...
Messy Artists – what does a messy workspace really mean?
Einstein is credited with the quote; “If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what then, is an empty desk a sign?”. When Time and...
Helpdesk: Let’s Set Up your Facebook page
With almost 2 billion (yes, billion!) active users per month, Facebook is the biggest social network of all time. Initially, it was used as a great...
Art Explored: Our favourite local Instagram accounts this July
Instagram is an ever growing platform. Current figures indicate that there are 700 million active users sharing pictures of their lives. The...
Artist in Focus: Barbara Collins – Ceramics
Barbara Collins is a Brighton-based ceramicist who has exhibited and sold her work in the UK, Europe, and Australasia. Barbara’s beautiful ceramics...
Helpdesk: How to write a Bio that gets you *NOTICED*
Have you ever been asked to explain what you do, or to provide a personal profile or Bio, and struggled to think what on earth to write? Within...
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