Day 29 ‘self promotion’ #marchmeetthemaker @joannehawker
Trying to catch up, a few days behind.

Self promotion can be challenging for some artists as we can tend to be shy and solitary creatures a lot of the time.
Instagram has been a great platform to self promote and meet people who show interest in your work and meet and connect with other artists and creatives.
I like to create either a jacket or silk scarf to wear at a private views. I love where, art and fashion merge which was amazing for me to become @runwaygallery this year. More promotions for that coming soon!
Entering artists competitions is another great way to self promote. Being one of this years @theculthouse @runwaygallery winners was a great opportunity to exhibit new work and meet new clients. #marchmeetthemaker2020 #blacksclub #londonartist ...

Day 28 prompt ‘planning’ #marchmeetthemaker
Everyone’s planning has gone out the window this year? There’s a lot of uncertainty to how to plan for the months or year ahead as everything seems to be on hold.
For now I’m planning to try and dedicate time to producing some art in isolation as therapy really, but I’m also realistic that family time and trying to stay well is paramount at this point.
In the past, I’m a list writer. When I get a quiet point in the day having my coffee I would normally plan my week ahead. It doesn’t always go to plan!! Life always throws you curve balls and this time it was a BIG one!! Here’s a little montage I created using street typography I’ve taken photos reminiscing of my walls around London.
I do love the different styles and colours.
Happy Monday everyone. Week 2 self isolation #stayhome #savelives #isolation .
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Day 27 Prompt “ Future goals” @joannehawker
Well future goals is quite a challenging one in light of the last few weeks surreal events.
If I was answering this prompt a month a go my answer would be very different. I had a few exciting exhibitions planned and lots of goals but for now, it’s self care, look after the family and hope there’s time left to create.
As far as my art goes, one goal is to continue showing beauty in the world, now more than ever. The natural world is getting a chance to breath and shine and to me, the birds are singing louder, the butterflies more brighter and beautiful.
I’d also like to look at how future work could work with conservation.
For some time now I’ve had an inner unrest about what has been happening in the world to animals and if I can do anything using my artistic voice that would be a future goal.
A recent artwork ‘Hercules & Nymphs” 80cm mixed media
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Day 26 Prompt ‘This or that’
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@joannehawker
The this or that is from my perspective. I ask myself, shall I do this or that? I do love adapting my art into products. I’ve tried china mugs, silk scarves, cushions and bomber jackets. I have had great satisfaction in seeing my work on fabric and china and they have been popular.
I also do cards @eviscards but all this takes away from my art and it’s the art where it all starts. In an ideal world I’d clone myself and do it all!! I hope you are all having a good weekend. #staysafe #savelives ‘Papillon de Nuit’ winner of NOA 2016 East of England Prize.
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#deathheadhawkmoth #digitalart #moth #silkcushions #silkbomber ...