My background and why I became an artist by Emily Duchscherer Kirk

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Growing up in the Somerset countryside, surrounded by beautiful rich landscapes, my home as a child was situated right next to fields of blackcurrants, corn and cattle. A small village in south somerset which also had a country park an a quarry of Hamstone that was less than an hour away from many beaches and juarrissic coastlines. Looking back I feel this was taken for granted as a child but I appreciate it more and more as an adult. My connection with art and nature has always been strong one because of this so organically my expressionist paintings incorporate this- ...Read More

My Journal for January 2019 by Emily Duchscherer Kirk

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So, what can I say about the last month, it's been fantastic, 2019 has been an amazing start for me as an artist. I completed my biggest commissioned painting so far which was a exciting, I love a challenge and this piece was certainly a big one. I have also began to develop my skills concentrating on techniques to create organic forms whilst combining expressing human emotion, we are organic after all. On a personal note I have been focusing on planning to create a great work & life balance, whilst also beginning my plastic free journey in my home.- ...Read More

Merry Christmas to you all ……

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AND WISHING YOU A HAPPY, HEALTHY NEW YEAR. Good Morning,  In exactly a weeks time we will all be celebrating the most important things in our lives, Family, friends and our fellow men and of course Jesus if you are a person of the  Christian faith. Religious or not I feel the meaning of this special day can be carried through out the new year and beyond.... As many of you will know many of my paintings express empathy, trying to show the beauty in humanity and nature. In these uncertain times, it's sometimes scary to think what the future- ...Read More

Independent Small Business Directory FREE PLAN

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Hello there, If you've never been on my website,  Let me introduce myself, I'm Emily I've been painting for 14 years. Last year I quit my job in retail to concentrate on a my art career. Since I have become self employed I've realised how hard it is to promote & reach a large audience on a tiny budget. But making a successful living doing what I love is my goal. As many other Independent makers I use social media daily to promote my work.  However it is becoming harder & harder to reach customers without spending money that I- ...Read More

Independent Business Membership

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It's been a crazy week for me setting up the website & getting my studio ready for Somerset open studios starting on the 15th. Thank you to everyone who has become involved in the directory in the first few days. So, if you haven't checked out the website here's the link  I feel that many small businesses working together as one is much more powerful than a big business paying left, right and centre for search engine positions & social media adds. We already have an audience that follows us, With every post we make we find more, so if- ...Read More

www.independentsmallbusinessdirectory.com

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Hey there, how's business? Struggling to get customers to find you? I've been working on this idea for a few months. I need some help from other creatives, makers & online shops. Thank you to the 50 Independent Businesses that are trialling  & feedback to me how you feel about my new website. The idea behind is that independent businesses need somewhere people can find them easily. They can search the site for by category eg; clothing, accessories, original art. Or they can search by region/country or even by what they want eg; wedding gift, colourful paintings. I feel it's- ...Read More

Emily Duchscherer Kirk Art Events: August & September 2018.

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Would you like to make your own abstract expressionist art??? Good Afternoon, Welcome to my website, I have some awesome sessions taking place this month & next. I'm doing some courses in my garden & studio!  Here in Yeovil, Somerset. So if you would love to try out something fun, creative & new, Here's the info. Who can attend? ANYONE if you have never even picked up a paint brush before but would love to explore the world of abstract expressionism. All you need to bring is old clothes you may get ruined or an old apron. Having some fun- ...Read More

Abstract Sessions for August & September 2018: Introduction to expressionist painting.

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Creative Sessions August and September 2018. Good Morning, Welcome to my world everyone, I have some exciting news to tell you about. I'm doing some courses in my studio! So if you would love to try out something creative & new, Here's the information for you all!   Who are these Sessions suited to ? ANYONE that would like to explore the world of abstract expressionism. ANY AGE (Adults must accompany under 18's) ANY ABILITY  From complete beginners to professional painters.   Any restrictions I don't have wheel chair access which sucks! This is because my home studio and garden- ...Read More

It’s a Friday Feeling @wallartbyemily

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It's a Friday Feeling @wallartbyemily Welcome to my art blog, I hope you've all had a great week so far, It's a beautiful sunny February day here in Somerset, I love days like this as my studio opens up to the garden, and after months of dark, wet and cold conditions it's wonderful to know spring is around the corner.   So, here's what I've been doing in the studio over the last few days.   Online @wallartbyemily So, four new paintings are up for sale, Three 12 X 12", Floral Gold, In My Dreams and Neon and Gold. And- ...Read More

Artist Spotlight this week by Lorraine Hazell-Linder and Emily Duchscherer Kirk.

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Artist Spotlight. Good Afternoon,So as promised is my first local Artist spotlight. Lorraine Hazell-Linder is an emerging artist in Yeovil, Somerset - I love her artwork and asked if I could post about her journey as I find her creations fascinating.I hope you enjoy! Here is Her Story [caption id="attachment_1818" align="alignright" width="336"] Lorraine Hazell-Linder Art[/caption] A few years ago I embarked upon some 1-1 counselling. I was guided to a Psycho-Spiritual counsellor (unbeknown to me at the time). “Just a few sessions” I said on the phone – maybe six at the most – when he phoned to organise our- ...Read More