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Living In Between.
I’ve been in limbo and yesterday I worked out why. I knew I was unsettled with my living situation not being permanent, especially the...
Jill Skulina
Mar 192 min read
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Compare And Contrast - Current Work In Past Context. - edited with photo of forgotten work.
WIP for Masters in Fine Art 2007 I've been sifting through photos of old work, reflecting and recognising themes and visuals that are...
Jill Skulina
Mar 61 min read
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Home Is Where The Art Is.
I wrote this in November 2024 a day or two after attending the Artist’s House Study Day at Hospitalfield, Arbroath. These are my...
Jill Skulina
Mar 32 min read
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Land -Ho! Oh...
Sending out an SOS Having to change from Tax Credits to Universal Credits in April, have felt like I'm Tom Hanks in Castaway on a...
Jill Skulina
Jul 31, 20245 min read
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Transforming My Time Management as a Freelance Artist
For years, I struggled with managing my time effectively as a freelance artist. Overwhelmed by endless tasks, I often felt paralysed,...
Jill Skulina
Jul 8, 20243 min read
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The Artist And Her Doll.
I’ve been thinking a lot about my inner child and how to nurture and give her what she needs so I can boldly go into the future.
Jill Skulina
Mar 15, 20244 min read
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Breaking Free from the Confidence Revolution and Saying What I Think.
In October 2020 I wrote about my confidence evolution, at the time I was soaking up information and self healing advice from a number of...
Jill Skulina
Feb 20, 20244 min read
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Edited - Reflections on Departing A Loved Community: Navigating Grief and Disappointment.
Being part of a community (edit - it was UPFRONT) of women has been instrumental in some of the biggest and fastest moving, life shifts I...
Jill Skulina
Feb 9, 20246 min read
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It's Been A Year - House Selling And Studio Buying.
I’ve got so much to write about I don’t even know where to start other than just starting. I wanted to write about the inspirations...
Jill Skulina
Nov 15, 20237 min read
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Septembers Artist Salon and A Recipe.
As some of you may have noticed I had to move last week's Artist Salon to this week after Storm Babet got a bit floody where I live....
Jill Skulina
Oct 24, 20233 min read
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I Am The Maker Of Homes - The Poem
I Am The Maker Of Homes - Written March 2022 as a outpouring of words that couldn't be stopped. I am the maker of homes. The maker of...
Jill Skulina
Oct 9, 20231 min read
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What Are You An Expert In?
Since the first lockdown I have been partaking in tarot. Yes! TAROT. I have found tarot to be a massively helpful tool for journaling and...
Jill Skulina
Aug 28, 20234 min read
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Navigating the Art World. Artist Salon No. 1.
Just like my studio opening event (I know, I know, I’ve not written about it yet!) the Artist Salon was as delightful as I hoped it would...
Jill Skulina
Aug 25, 20234 min read
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A Bear Walks Into A Bar...
A bear walks into a bar - Bear: "Can I get a rum and ........................... coke?" Bartender: "What's with the big pause?" Bear: "I...
Jill Skulina
Jul 18, 20232 min read
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Feral Freelancer Is Back! - Welcome Bettina Linstrum.
My first guest for the Feral Freelancer return is Bettina Linstrum who works in the field of coaching and outdoor arts. Welcome Bettina!...
Jill Skulina
Jun 22, 20237 min read
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Magnetic North TIME/SPACE Residency. April 2022
Getting to know you. I arrived at Cove Park yesterday with no expectations, except that I was probably about to meet a bunch of talented...
Jill Skulina
Jun 8, 20233 min read
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Where Does One Start When One Explores A Serious Theme With One's Artwork?
One of my lovely Patrons over on Patreon asked me this question, 'Where does one start when one explores a serious theme with one's...
Jill Skulina
Jun 5, 20233 min read
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Degree Show 2003
I originally published this on the 22nd June 2022 on my Patreon platform. Additional note, I graduated 20 years ago this very month....
Jill Skulina
Jun 2, 20233 min read
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Will We Ever Find Creative Nirvana?
This article and it's attached report are important reads for all artists and especially big organisations who could actually do...
Jill Skulina
May 31, 20232 min read
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Feeling The Fear and Not Always Doing It Anyway.
When I think about my ambition it makes me excited and sad in equal measure. I’m excited for all the projects and work I can make and be...
Jill Skulina
May 30, 20233 min read
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