Why a Blog?

Hello and welcome to my blog! 


Thank you for coming to visit. I am an Australian artist based in Melbourne. I love to draw in graphite, but also find enjoyment in working with watercolour. So from time to time you will see the odd watercolour/gouache painting pop up in my feed. Some interesting things about me are: I have been working full time as an artist for nearly 5 years and love it! Before then, I managed an art shop where we also had custom framing and art classes. Another fun fact about me is that I also studied saxophone (Classical) at the Conservatorium of Music in Melbourne. I also doubled on clarinet, flute and piano. To read more about me click on the about tab.

 

Why a blog?

Well, for a couple of reasons, but in particular my growing frustrations with Facebook. The algorithms that seem to keep changing all the time and now the usage of A.I that meta has introduced to the platform. This introduction of A.I. has left a bad taste in my mouth. Whilst I'm not sure whether I'll give up Facebook completely or not, I am rethinking how I will use it. Starting a blog seems to be a good option in sharing my artwork and the inspiration behind it.

 

About this blog

This blog will be the location where I will attempt to go into more detail about my artwork and the inspiration behind it. I will share the exhibitions and competitions that I will be in and the latest artwork that I have completed. I will also share general studio news. I really have no idea how often I'll write and whether or not this will be a complete flop. The goal is perhaps once a week, but the reality is more likely once a month. I guess this is very much a work in progress. However, I do invite you to click on the subscribe button so that you can have posts sent directly to your inbox. I promise to not flood you with a heaps of useless emails that come every second day, but to include you on this journey that I am currently on. A journey of exploration, thoughts, inspiration, ideas and creation. 


 



Among the Gum Trees
Sarah Ackland
Graphite on Fabriano HP  W/C paper 300gsm
65 x 95.5cm

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