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. Sadly it is not enough to create amazing work. It is a painful truth that many brilliant artists remain unknown, their work...
Friends of Copperdollar Studio discuss what their art means to them in a difficult period for the creative industries. Over the past couple of weeks, there’s been a lot of speculation into Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s suggestions that people in affected industries should...
SOL Design Collective is based in Brighton, one of many hubs of creative talent on the South Coast of England. 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...
We are excited to see our founder, Jan Burgess, being interviewed by Katie Simpson of Copperdollar Studios as part of their series on Women & Creativity. See the full interview below and view the Blog on the Copperdollar Studios website here. Women &...
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 practice for the forthcoming year. There were three questions: What do you want to achieve during the year? What will be...
As an artist in the digital age, a strong online presence is essential. But how can artists, makers, and creatives grow their digital network successfully? It may sound counterintuitive, but an important tool for increasing your online visibility is face-to-face...
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