I didn’t Sell a Single Original Oil Painting at Sussex Art Fair | Was it worth it?

New vlog alert ✨

I’ve just uploaded a brand new episode of Making It as an Artist — this time taking you behind the scenes of my experience exhibiting at Sussex Art Fair. From the long drive down and setting up the stand, to the reality of sales, footfall, costs, conversations and everything in between… this one’s a very honest look at life as a full-time artist.

Art fairs can look incredibly polished on Instagram, but I wanted to share the bits people don’t always talk about too — the exhaustion, the doubts, the small wins, the unexpected moments and why events like this can still feel valuable even when the numbers don’t quite stack up.

So go grab a cuppa, get cosy, and come along for the ride. I hope it gives fellow creatives a helpful insight into the reality of putting your work out there — and if you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like doing an art fair, this one’s for you.