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The Rise of Workplace Art Therapy: Why Creativity is Transforming Wellbeing at Work
Creativity At Work In recent years, the conversation around wellbeing at work has shifted dramatically. Gone are the days when employee wellbeing meant just offering gym discounts or free fruit in the office. Today, businesses are recognising something far more powerful: creativity. Team building workshops aren't just making bridges out of spagetti, and chatting about strategy that no-one cares about. Companies now value the benefits of fully structured corporate team build
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How Long Should It Take Me to Draw?
Yes, AI helped me visualise this Let’s Talk About Time Pacing as an Artist One of the biggest confidence issues I’m seeing in beginner artists at the moment is this idea that if you can’t draw fast , you must not be very good. How long should it take me to draw? Somewhere along the way, the internet has convinced people that if you’re not producing a perfectly realistic portrait in 15 minutes, while filming it from three angles and making it look effortless, then you’ve someh
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Feb 74 min read


🎨 Top 8 London Art Fairs & Art Events to Visit in 2026.
London Art Fair Affordable Art Fair The Other Art Fair London Print Fair Wimbledon Art Fair Treasure House Fair Photo London Freize Art Fair London If you love discovering new artists, meeting creatives in person and soaking up London’s art scene, this year is stacked with unmissable events. From major international fairs to open-studio gems, here are the top art fairs London 2026 you should have in your diary. We've put them in date order so you can organise your calendar an
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Jan 103 min read


Learn How To Draw
Learn How To Draw This is quite a big statement, How do I 'learn how to draw?'. It's something people ask me all the time, and the answer can be simple, or it can be complex, depending on who you ask! Over the past 6 years of teaching people how to draw , I've had to re-learn it myself so I can show others what it takes to learn how to draw through a different lens. I've been drawing for over 30 years, and I'm not good because I've got all of these years behind me (although i
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May 14, 20256 min read


Creative Date Night Ideas: Making Art & Memories Together
Tired of the same old dinner-and-a-movie routine? Whether you're planning a romantic date, a first-time meet-up, or a fun night out with...
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Mar 12, 20252 min read


Why We Shouldn't Celebrate International Womens Day 2025
You know, I've been thinking about IWD a lot this past week and isn't it mad that we need to allocate a day to remind ourselves to...
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Mar 8, 20254 min read


Top London Art Fairs 2025
London's art scene is one of the best in the world. Often ticketed, but offering a range of collections from small emerging artists to the big dogs like Picasso and Rembrandt. 2025 is set to be vibrant and filled to the brim with art so we've decided to write a blog to help you choose the best one to go to. Below is a curated list of notable art fairs scheduled throughout the year, highlighting their unique features, dates, and locations. If you do one thing this year, go to
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Feb 27, 20254 min read


How To Use The Weather To Inspire Art
How the Weather Can Inspire Your Art There’s something about the weather that always seems to tug at our emotions, isn’t there? On...
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Jan 7, 20253 min read


First Festive Workshop of 2024!
Sketching Success and Bauble Brilliance: A Creative Day with Project Recruit For Our First Festive Workshop! Last week, we had the...
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Nov 20, 20242 min read


5 Years Of ArtistAnd
On the 7th of September, 2024, we celebrated ArtistAnd's 5th birthday. That's 5 years of sharing art with the world, and 5 years of getting to know each and every one of you. What an absolute joy. This blog is a dedication to my penciliers and all the amazingness they bring to not only my life, but to their community too. Without the penciliers, we wouldn't have a community so I want to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone that has made this freelance life so worth it. Over the
China Jordan
Oct 2, 20243 min read


Festive Workshops For The Office
A Creative Twist to Your Office Social This Christmas The festive season is fast approaching, and what better way to celebrate than with...
China Jordan
Sep 17, 20243 min read


Hen Party Activity Ideas
We don't just host corporate art workshops, we also host Hen Party events too. Our gorgeous bridal parties have the best time with us, as we teach them how to paint or how to draw. We can paint your bridal flowers, do some life drawing, or create memorable pieces of artwork to take home and feel proud of. Hen Party Activity Ideas Planning a hen party that’s unique, fun, and memorable can be quite the task. But if you’re looking to combine creativity with a touch of elegance,
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Jul 15, 20243 min read


Explore Botanicals - The Workshop
On the 26th of May, I hosted a botanical workshop in Hoxton. The second of my day courses, ever, and it went so fast! One minute we were all introducing ourselves to one another, the next it was 5pm and ready to go home! Watercolour Art Class There is nothing better than sitting and creating art for 7 hours. Getting immersed into your artwork, feeling the difference between a quick sketch that you're not super happy about and something you've spent lots of time on. I personal
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Jun 17, 20243 min read


5 Things I Wish I Knew When Learning How To Draw
Learning a new skill is never easy and if it is, I'm sure many people would dislike your natural talent. Nowadays, we have so many resources available to learn a new skill, you can literally do it on your fag break. Watch YouTube, subscribe to Skillshare or go to niche and unique classes.
China Jordan
May 28, 20243 min read


Do I Need To Go To Art School In Order To Become An Artist?
Becoming an artist is a journey filled with creative exploration, self-discovery, and a continuous honing of skills. It's hard,...
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May 16, 20243 min read


Why Choose A Live Artist Instead Of A Caricature Artist?
Why Choose Live Portraits Over A Caricature Artist: 5 Reasons to Celebrate Authenticity Over Insecurity You're on the hunt for an artist...
China Jordan
May 2, 20243 min read


Should I Take Painting Lessons?
I'm considering taking painting lessons, but where do I start? Are you considering taking up painting but hesitating because you're not...
China Jordan
Apr 17, 20242 min read


Botanical Art Workshop London
Join our botanical art workshop full-day course in London to learn and explore botanicals through art, taste and other senses. Are you...
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Apr 5, 20242 min read


Top 5 Different Ways To Shade
Try these 5 different ways to shade and let me know which ones you're favourite!
1. Smooth shading
2. Cross Hatching
3. One Direction
4. Stippling
5. Scribbling
China Jordan
Mar 14, 20243 min read


Best Wellbeing Provider In The Workplace
Are Awards Nights A Scam Or Am I Just A Sore Looser? Most people may be celebrating for being shortlisted for an award, but I seem to be...
China Jordan
Mar 14, 20245 min read


Painting Vs Drawing
What's the difference between painting and drawing? It's a good question you ask. Painting Vs Drawing - what is better for a beginner artist? A lot of people use blanket terms for both like, 'Oh I'm off to a painting class this weekend', when in reality they will only use pencil. Or they might say, 'Wow look at that drawing' and in fact, it's made using watercolours. Painting Vs Drawing In some ways, the two are the same but for me, it's all about the difference in the tools
China Jordan
Feb 8, 20244 min read


Learn How To Draw in 2024
Hey there, fellow human! New year, new you, right? This year, instead of the usual gym-membership-dust-gathering routine, let's shake things up. How about we unleash our inner Picasso, Michelangelo, or even just... well, messy-but-proud-of-it drawer? So, let's learn how to draw in 2024. I know, I know. The mere mention of "art" can send shivers down spines. Visions of charcoal-smudged fingers, garish landscapes that resemble exploded paint factories, and the crushing weight o
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Jan 10, 20242 min read


THIS Is Wellbeing
Workshops with THIS™: Why They're My Foodie Crush! THIS Wellbeing Workshop Let's talk about my favourite food brand – THIS™. Seriously, these guys are more than just plant-based goodness, their products take meat alternatives t the next level and their marketing is absolutely brilliant. But I'm not here to talk to you about a food company, I'm here to show you how this company aligns with ArtistAnd in such a powerful way and how other companies can follow suit! Let's look at
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Dec 4, 20233 min read


ArtistAnd's 4th Birthday
In September, we turned 4!! WOOOOOOO! :D :D :D Can you believe it? ArtistAnd was created just before the pandemic, we grew during a...
China Jordan
Nov 13, 20233 min read
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