PLACE

Thanks to everyone who added their names to the list of contributors, this is the full list of 100. I will send emails to confirm and make sure that I have the correct postal address. I'm sorry if you missed out but unfortunately I had to limit the number. The project really has reached around the world and I look forward to dispatching the houses beginning on the 1st of August. All the little houses are numbered and the number next to your name will be the house that is posted to you.

New Project

I'm working on a new collaborative art project for this summer. Following on from the FLEET project of 2017, the PLACE artwork will encourage people to take part and submit their own contributions. I will announce further information and details of how to take part as the project develops.

Your Work Gallery

Sorry for the delay in getting this back online but I am spending time making improvements and it is taking much longer to sort out. While I work on improvements to the format I am putting the old style gallery back. The new format sees smaller galleries displayed under the videos that inspired the work. This means work is now grouped together and will be easier to view.

YouTube channel is having a revamp

I’ve decided to have a look at the channel to see if things can be improved. The YouTube algorithm has changed recently and it has had a huge impact on the channel. I’m trying out new video thumbnails and experimenting with titles and format. I will try to make regular posts and respond as soon as I can to any comments or questions. Filming and editing the videos takes time but understanding the complexities of how YouTube works is another level.

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Postal services are now fully operational

I will begin to open the online shop soon and start to resume postal orders again. The Royal Mail has been making sure normal postal service can continue around the UK as well as overseas.

There are some expected delays but I am told that this should be no more than 2 - 3 days for most international shipping. All UK deliveries should be as expected.

It has been such a horrible time for everyone at the moment and I hope that things will continue to recover. Stay safe and well and thanks as always for your support. I would also like to thank those postal workers and all their efforts to help to provide such a vital worldwide service. Take care, Dan.

UK post disruption

Unfortunately due to the current situation here in the UK at the moment with this new outbreak of the COVID-19 virus that seems to be spreading worse than ever I have suspended all postal deliveries. All recent orders are dispatched and should arrive without too much delay. I was hoping to add more of the mono-printing kits to the website shop but I will delay this until normal service can be resumed. Whilst this is very disappointing I think it is the best option under the circumstances. It is an awful situation that we now find ourselves in, take care and stay safe.

Updates on Royal Mail postal services from the UK

Monoprinting Kit. (Special edition) now available.

Sorry for the lack of recent blog posts and updates, I have been having a few technical faults with the website and this has prevented me from updating the website and including more original artwork to the shop. I have just added 10 more of the monoprinting kits to the and hope to add more in the next few days. I have updated the YOUR WORK gallery page and it is always great to include your artwork that has been inspired by the videos. Postal charges have had to be increased but I have tried to keep them as low as I possibly can.

The COVID-19 pandemic is still having a devastating effect here in the UK as well as the rest of the world and I am always encouraged by the comments I receive about my YouTube videos helping people cope with the isolation and offering some form of escape from the daily news, I always have been under the impression that creativity does help in times like this. I have had many comments from teachers of art classes who have been sharing my techniques with their students of all ages and abilities and this is fantastic to hear. I make videos to encourage others in a positive way.

I really hope it isn’t too long before a suitable vaccine is found and normal life can resume once more, I send best wishes and as always thank you for your continued support. Take care and stay safe.

SALE of Original artwork

I’m just adding a new page to the website that will include all original artwork that will be on sale for the first time. This will include some sketches, monoprints, paintings, and maybe even some small sculptures. All work is original, signed and dated. I will photograph the works over the next few days and will update with more information when they will be available. Hope you find something of interest. Many of the pieces are from my YouTube demo videos.

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