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Episode 2: Just WHO is Laura Boswell?<\/h3>\n

From butchers skivvy to working print maker, how your artistic journey need not be a smooth path.<\/h2>\n

This episode follows Laura\u2019s chancy lurch back into printmaking and her progress to becoming a full-time working artist, writer and teacher. Her story should give hope to late starters everywhere!<\/p>\n

\u201dThere\u2019s never a right or wrong time to start your artistic journey.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

What\u2019s discussed in this episode?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1.      Art doesn\u2019t die just because you do something else for a while (or for years in Laura\u2019s case)<\/p>\n

2.      Having another job alongside the art is fine. Laura\u2019s choice to embrace butchery was a little odd, but at least she learned to sharpen knives, an important skill for a printmaker.<\/p>\n

3.      You don\u2019t need the perfect plan, but attitude is vital. Laura didn\u2019t plan her return to printmaking, but from the very start knew she was making to sell, not as a hobby.<\/p>\n

4.      There\u2019s never a right or wrong time to start, artists come in all ages and stages of development. You\u2019ll fit in with the rest of us!<\/p>\n

5.      Bring your family on board by talking about your practical plans and first steps rather than the big dreams. They\u2019ll respect you more for it and their support is invaluable.<\/p>\n

The Takeaway\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Your talent and skill won\u2019t vanish during a break from making art. You\u2019ll have been gaining in experience along the way so don\u2019t dither like Laura did, take the plunge and get back to making art.<\/p>\n