It’s not art related but in need of a “Smidgen of Calm”! I just let Sid out for his morning wee and 💩. *Cue low growling and low barking*. I leg it in the garden to see Sid running backwards….yep, backwards while growling, hackles up and looking at the semi opened garage door. I thought “oh shit there’s an animal in the garage because of the wind”. Got Sid inside, looked in the garage (no animals) and the green plastic cover off the recycling was poking out the bottom of the garage and blowing slightly. Turned around to see Sid standing up at the porch window and looking at me really concerned. Long story short….I had to stand in the yard while he had his wee and 💩🙄. He ran back in after he was done and sat where his treats were as if to say “I just saved your life ma”! 😂😂 Umm no lad you just ran BACKWARDS while barking and screaming because even though you are sooo big you’re a massive wimp! I enclose a pic of Sid-the 32kg wimp with his emotional support hairbrush.

What are we all working on? What do we all do to chill out and relax? Post a pic down here. I, personally would like to see what we’re all doing on a grey Sunday evening ✌️

Hi everyone! I'm Kane! I've never used Skool before and have only recently been introduced to it via Kate who has been my partner in crime for many years! I'm so proud that she has created a space for all creatives to come and share their work, ideas, and stories, and it's so good to see it growing. I recently graduated in Creative Writing and am currently undertaking a research MPhil in Golden Age Detective Fiction and to help me advance my research skills, I have recently started a new podcast where I dive deep into the lives of the authors behind some of the most iconic books, it would be really good if any of you would check it out. So far the podcast has covered Agatha Christie, John Steinbeck, Enid Blyton and more - and at the moment we have a special giveaway on our Instagram (see image attached). If anyone would like to check it out, it's called The Author Files [theauthorfilespodcast on Instagram]. I love writing, it's my passion but I also love to see people's art - something which I'm not very good at myself! But as mentioned previously it is so nice to finally have a space where I can share work and see and get involved in other's work too. Anyway, now that I've introduced myself and done some shameless plugging, I hope everyone is keeping well and enjoying this space! I look forward to interacting with you all!

I often listen to music when I’m creating. It supports me in lots of different ways – helping me focus, regulate my mood, and sometimes just feel less alone in the process. Some days I need something soft and slow, other days I need something upbeat that makes me want to move and make. It really changes depending on how I’m feeling. But I’m curious about you… 🤔 What gets you into the creative spirit? Is it music? Silence? Being outside? A podcast in the background? The sound of the kettle boiling? I love how personal everyone’s creative rituals are. 🥰There’s no ‘right’ way – just whatever helps you show up 🤍

Here are a few pics that have helped me when drawing anatomy. Once you get the muscles in the right places, it becomes easier to draw realistic arms, legs, hands and feet.