Since taking less work I’ve seen my personal work change quite drastically in a month. It has become darker, more personal, more reflective, more textural.
Read MoreI looked at my sketches after doing these initial interviews and I noticed that the theme I was working on (which reflects my own experience of multilayered identity) is that of people being on the edge of the picture, near a window, or looking away from the viewer.
Read MoreA few weeks ago I received the fantastic news that my practice-based research project has been allocated full funding from the Malta Arts Fund - Research Support Grant (Arts Council Malta), which means I can afford to work on my own practice without starving, amazing right?
Read MoreThis week I was invited by Creative Edinburgh and The Skinny to deliver a short talk about my work and my story when moving from Malta to Edinburgh - the how’s & why’s.
Read MoreI can't believe I'm saying this, but this week marks my first year of being a full-time freelance illustrator in Edinburgh. It has been fun, but hard at times.
Read MoreAfter the positive response I got in my last blog post, I decided to post more 'educational' entries rather than updates of my work.
Read MoreThis is my first full year of freelancing and I'm aware that I'm still in the honeymoon period. I have already learned quite a bit and I realise I still have a lot of barriers to cross.
Read MoreThe working theme for the past couple of months was definitely charity for me. I've recently come to realise that I can use my artwork to help others either through sponsorship or selling work for charity.
Read MoreI've always wanted to try oil painting because it gives pieces such a rich finish and a beautiful texture that is hard to achieve with similar media.
Read MoreI'm starting out this Blog Post without knowing exactly what I want to write, but knowing also that there is plenty to write about. I guess I'll start by saying that I have almost completed illustrating another series of children's books.
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