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Whilst I was at Liverpool Hope University my main topic of focus was Land Art. Researching this topic came to inform my own artwork. I was always drawn to this area of study because I found it so fascinating. Land Art emerged in the United States of America in the late 1960s during an era of radical change. The movement involves working within the landscape – often in deserted areas far away from civilisation – and rearranging the natural state of the Earth. Various terms refer to the movement, the most popular being ‘Earthworks’ – a term coined by Land Art’s...

In this article I will discuss how to package an artwork. Whilst I was studying Fine Art at Liverpool Hope University I volunteered in several galleries across Merseyside. During the several hundred hours of volunteer work that I did, I learnt everything from assembling an exhibition to constructing the visitor information for the gallery walls. One of the most important things that I learnt along the way was how to package an artwork properly. Whether an artwork is travelling across the globe or a mile down the road, protective packaging is a must to ensure it’s safety and quality. This...

Small Business Christmas Gift Guide Written by Peter Chesters. For content writing enquiries please contact peterchesters@hotmail.co.uk Let's support our local small businesses this Christmas by purchasing beautiful handmade gifts from independent creatives based in Merseyside! Featuring 17 of the very best makers and creators in the North West we've got you covered. From sumptuous chocolate making experiences to mistletoe cacti. The perfect gift for your Nan and gorgeous handcrafted jewellery for your girlfriend. Festive jumpers for the little ones, and fragrant bath bombs and scents to help you unwind and relax. Let us guide you through the very best Christmas...

From 1-4 September 2019 I was one of the 12 lucky winners of a stand at the Autumn Fair sponsored by Dragon's Den entrepreneur Theo Paphitis. Held at the NEC Arena in Birmingham, and with over 20,000 visitors, the Autumn Fair is one of the biggest home and gift trade events for suppliers and retailers. My SBS (Small Business Sunday) journey began in October 2018 when Theo picked me as one of his six weekly winners on Twitter. The exposure from this alone is crazy - Theo has over half a million twitter followers, so you become inundated with tweets...

In this article I’m going to discuss my views on art markets. I’ve attended several over the past two years. Some good, some not so good (a.k.a pretty terrible). I’m going to share my experiences with you and fill you in on some of the top tips I’ve learnt along the way! Where it all began... In Winter 2014 I graduated from Liverpool Hope University with a Masters Degree in Art History and Curating. The previous year I had graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Fine Art. I achieved good grades too - I was one mark off a First...