Introduction to Laura Boswell

Episode 2: Just WHO is Laura Boswell?

From butchers skivvy to working print maker, how your artistic journey need not be a smooth path.

This episode follows Laura’s 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!

”There’s never a right or wrong time to start your artistic journey.”

What’s discussed in this episode?

1.      Art doesn’t die just because you do something else for a while (or for years in Laura’s case)

2.      Having another job alongside the art is fine. Laura’s choice to embrace butchery was a little odd, but at least she learned to sharpen knives, an important skill for a printmaker.

3.      You don’t need the perfect plan, but attitude is vital. Laura didn’t plan her return to printmaking, but from the very start knew she was making to sell, not as a hobby.

4.      There’s never a right or wrong time to start, artists come in all ages and stages of development. You’ll fit in with the rest of us!

5.      Bring your family on board by talking about your practical plans and first steps rather than the big dreams. They’ll respect you more for it and their support is invaluable.

The Takeaway…

Your talent and skill won’t vanish during a break from making art. You’ll have been gaining in experience along the way so don’t dither like Laura did, take the plunge and get back to making art.