What are you afraid of? What am I afraid of? I’m not talking about standard or everyday fears like heights, spiders, ‘insert the phobia of your choice here’. Obviously, some of those fears are sensible and supposed to be healthy mechanisms in our lives to keep us safe. But, if you look a little deeper, are some of your fears actually just holding you back from achieving what it is you really want in life?
Read MorePinterest is awesome! I know I’m probably preaching to the choir but if you’re a creative and you haven’t already taken an interest in Pinterest then you’re missing out. There’s loads of reasons why you should be using Pinterest and there’s blog posts and websites galore shouting about all them. But I want to tell you why I love Pinterest and the reason that I’ve started a page for Creative Nowhere Land.
Read MoreAre you exhausted? Emotionally, physically and mentally? Have you lost all motivation and can’t seem to get it back? I know this sounds like the start of one of those awful American infomercials that’s about to try and sell you some wonder drug cure but, stay with me, it’s not… Burnout! It’s one of the buzzwords of the moment and now, unfortunately, I understand why. I burnt out! So, what’s burnout? How’s it impacted me? And what can you do to try and reset and reignite some fire?
Read MoreIn these times of huge division in the world we all, including me, need to educate ourselves on the problems and struggles that exist for people from all different walks of life not just our own. Race, class, religion, politics and the list goes on in terms of the things used to fit us into defined boxes. All that does, in my eyes, is create more division between us by highlighting our differences.
Read More‘In a world devoid of colour and expression there comes a time when you stop and look around and realise that your life is lacking something! It’s that expression or application of human creative skill and imagination…Art!’ Nominated for countless accolades and winner of, not one but three prestigious GAR BAGÉ Awards, ‘ART HOUSE’ provides the perfect antidote to that overwhelming sense of lacking and, trust me when I say that your life will never be the same once you see it! It’s the blog post that inspired one courageous artist to…
Read MoreAre you an artist? What qualifies a person to be an artist? When is it OK to start calling yourself an artist? These are questions that I’m sure every creative person has asked themselves at one point or another throughout their journey. I guess, like art, it’s subjective and it depends on how you define it right? Do you have to have a degree in art, exhibit your work in galleries, achieve awards, recognition and fame from the art establishment, make money from your art, wear a beret and talk shit or are you an artist through the simple act of creating? It’s a minefield really and a question I’ve contemplated myself many times… Am I an artist? But why do I or anyone creative for that matter even question it! Oh yeah, that’ll be that evil beast, Imposter Syndrome! ‘What’s that?’ I hear you ask! Well, we’ll go into all of that and I’ll share a few helpful tips on kicking its evil ass! But first, let’s try and define what an artist is!
Read More‘What is Creative Nowhere Land?’ I hear you ask! Well, if you’re into art and creativity or you’ve ever suffered from a bit of a creative block and you can’t seem to get inspired then Creative Nowhere Land might be just the place for you! A place where there’s no rules or constraints creatively! A place where anything goes and a place to explore not only my own creativity and processes in the work that I produce but also the ideas, processes, and creativity of the people, artists and things that inspire me! Planting signposts along the way throughout Creative Nowhere Land to keep, not only, myself inspired but also for you to explore and, hopefully, get inspired by in some way too! But, what does any of that really mean? I feel like you need some background info right? Who the hell am I? Why does Creative Nowhere Land exist? And where do we go from here?
Read MoreWelcome, Bienvenue, Welkom, Bienvenido to Creative Nowhere Land! Where the drugs are free and the Ribena flows on tap! Just kidding of course! Ribena! On tap! That’s madness haha! But seriously, thanks for stopping by! Relax and take a wander around. Kick-off your shoes, dip your toes in the water and come and sample some of the creative treats that this visual and artistic destination has to offer. If you’re into art, creativity, you love to explore and get inspired then there’s no need for a visa or border control here! In fact, we operate an open border policy and EVERYONE is welcome in Creative Nowhere Land so what are you waiting for? Jump right in!
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