Let go!

Let go!

by Mark J Ratcliffe Let go! When a new year starts, we find ourselves reflecting over previous years, with a view to having a list of goals or objectives, dreams, expectations etc for the year ahead. That is great, and I am a huge fan of a list as I like to tick off...
Reflection & Perspective

Reflection & Perspective

by Mark J Ratcliffe Reflection & Perspective As I sit down and write my last Blog for 2025, I take a moment to reflect. Wow. Where has the time gone and what a year it’s been. It’s had highs and lows – both professionally and personally. I had no real...
Give yourself freedom to paint and explore

Give yourself freedom to paint and explore

by Mark J Ratcliffe Give yourself freedom to paint and explore All too often, I see people online sharing their artwork and being shot down by trolls or negativity in the comments section. Some people don’t like the creation; don’t think the style you’re sharing is...
What does it REALLY mean to be an Artist?

What does it REALLY mean to be an Artist?

by Mark J Ratcliffe What does it REALLY mean to be an Artist? If you look at the word ARTIST in the dictionary it is defined as “a person who creates paintings or drawings as a profession or hobby”. (Oxford Languages 2025).  It’s official… you are an Artist.  That’s...