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NFTs and whats it all about?
First, lets get that kelle on, this could be a long one. Take a seat and relax, nice to see you again. Now, you know those emails that pop into your junk folder — “I love your art!” or “I’d love to include your work in my portfolio” — they sound flattering, don’t they? But they usually come with a catch. And lately, that catch has been all about NFTs . Let’s talk about that for a moment, because it’s something that’s been floating around the art world for a while now — and
artbydturner
6 days ago2 min read


When Things Go Wrong — And Why That’s Okay
It’s funny how quick this Friday has come around, isn’t it? The week’s just flown by. The air’s a bit cooler today — that kind of overcast stillness that makes a studio feel like the best place to be. So, grab a coffee, pull up a chair, and let’s have a bit of a chat about something we all face from time to time… when things go wrong in our art. You know those days — you sit down full of good intentions, the sketch looks promising, and then suddenly it starts to drift. The sh
artbydturner
Oct 173 min read


This Week’s Blog – It All Starts with the Eyes
After the Ride to the Wall, I’ve still got that sense of reflection running through me — that quiet mix of respect and gratitude that...
artbydturner
Oct 102 min read


Ride to the Wall
This week hasn’t been about paintbrushes or sketchbooks, if I’m honest. I didn’t manage to get any art done at all. Most of my time has...
artbydturner
Oct 22 min read


Friday Morning Reflections
I’ve decided that each Friday morning will be our time together – a quiet pause at the end of the week where I catch up on loose ends and...
artbydturner
Sep 261 min read


Holding Time Still
The Bank Top Kilns sit quietly, almost forgotten, their bricks weathered by years of rain and wind. To most people passing by, they are...
artbydturner
Sep 242 min read


Art Without Obligation
It was a quiet day when I found myself standing at the bank of Duck’s Bridge. A watercolour pad in one hand, brushes and paints in the...
artbydturner
Sep 232 min read


Why Authenticity Matters in Limited Edition Prints
This is an example. Only 10 signed and numbered prints with the Authenticity have been printed. When you buy one of my limited prints, I...
artbydturner
Sep 222 min read
Finding Your Style: Believe in Yourself
When I look back, my journey as an artist really began the day I failed art at school. For many, that would have been the end of it — a...
artbydturner
Sep 182 min read


Why ArtByDTurner Has Two Logos
When you create art, you also create an identity. For me, that identity isn’t captured by just one image but by two. Each logo has its...
artbydturner
Sep 172 min read


The Tools Behind My Landscape Charcoal Drawings
Every drawing begins with a blank sheet of paper and a moment of instinct. I don’t map things out with a grid or prepare with sketches....
artbydturner
Sep 163 min read


Welcome to My New Creative Space: Post 01
Hello and welcome – I’m so glad you’ve found your way here! This little corner of the internet has been created to bring my art straight...
artbydturner
Sep 151 min read
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