I’ve been a full-time artist for 10 months — and it’s been anything but smooth.

Here’s what’s actually worked, what hasn’t, and what I wish I knew earlier.

A very special moment — hearing a LAOTY judge respond to my work in real time.

Thinking of applying to Landscape Artist of the Year? Here are the seven things I wish I’d known before stepping into the main pod.

After years of squeezing art into evenings and weekends, I’ve finally done the thing I’ve been dreaming about for years - I quit my full-time job to pursue life as a full-time artist.

I did it! I got through to Landscape Artist of the Year 2026 — here’s what really happened behind the scenes.

Ooo pinch me! ✨ I’ve been featured on the Jackson’s Art website! ✨ Many thanks to Lisa Takahashi for choosing to feature my work. Lisa was a semi-finalist on Landscape Artist of the Year back in 2018. It’s a great honour & has lifted my spirits no end! 🎉  Keep reading to get insight into the art materials and techniques behind my work. 
Keep safe, and keep creating everyone!