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Aug 30, 20221 min read

NEWS - Creative Scotland Funding

On Friday I found out I have been successful in my application to Creative Scotland for funding to support my time at Hospitalfield. This...

Jill Skulina

Aug 30, 20221 min read

NEWS - Hospitalfield Residency

This week I start my 2 month residency at Hospitalfield in Arbroath. It's a non residential residency for artists in the DD postcode....

Jill Skulina

Mar 18, 20217 min read

I Deal In Mud.

Feral Interview with Ceri White What area/field are you in? I deal in mud. That is to say, I'm a potter. Or ceramic artist. Or...

Jill Skulina

Feb 25, 20214 min read

An Apology To My Art Career.

I need to apologise to my art career and to the people who have supported and contributed to it so far. On reflection of my last post I...

Why Can't I Speak Gushingly About My Art?

Jill Skulina

Feb 18, 20212 min read

Why Can't I Speak Gushingly About My Art?

I was asked why I didn't speak about my art work in the same way I would about the work of others. Thus far my art work hasn't been life...

Jill Skulina

Jan 7, 20218 min read

New Year Roundup

It's only been a few months since starting this blog and since then I've interviewed 8 feral freelancers including writers, designers and...

Creativity Never Leaves You Unless You Leave It.

Jill Skulina

Dec 17, 20204 min read

Creativity Never Leaves You Unless You Leave It.

Feral Interview with Sarah Rychtarova What area/field are you in? I’m an interdisciplinary visual artist, with ceramics as my main focus...

Jill Skulina

Dec 6, 20205 min read

Slow It Down.

Feral Interview with Saj Fareed. I am a slow artist with a mission to help us to create a slower pace in our lives, to help us feel...

Jill Skulina

Nov 26, 20202 min read

My Cascading Brain

Blimey! My head is cascading with ideas, I’ve been waiting for something to click in my mind as to what I do next after all this self...

My Wife Would Love Your Job, She’s Always Shopping...

Jill Skulina

Nov 19, 20205 min read

My Wife Would Love Your Job, She’s Always Shopping...

Feral Interview with Costume Designer Jane Petrie. What area/field are you in? Costume Design Describe in as many ways as you like what...

Jill Skulina

Nov 12, 20202 min read

BLOG BONUS!!!

I wanted to share, as a bonus post more writing from Eddie, she shares her work on Instagram and this one is about her inner critic....

Jill Skulina

Nov 12, 20209 min read

Arsing Around With Words.

Several weeks ago I received a message from the wonderful Eddie. As someone who is brand new to making creative work, she wanted to know...

Paper Patterns, Cloth Shapes and Wearable Garments.

Jill Skulina

Nov 5, 20205 min read

Paper Patterns, Cloth Shapes and Wearable Garments.

Feral Interview with Amy Copland What area/field are you in? I am a freelance costumer maker, mainly working as a wardrobe supervisor...

Jill Skulina

Oct 29, 20204 min read

I'm Just A Girl Who Can't Say No.

I feel so sad for 20’s me, that she thought so little of herself, I wish I could give her some 47 year old, feisty wifie vibes to play...

Jill Skulina

Oct 22, 20204 min read

A Sense Of Place.

Feral interview with Louise Kirby What area/field are you in? Hello! I’m a designer of print and surface design that is applied to a...

Howdie inner critic! How you doin' today?

Jill Skulina

Oct 15, 20203 min read

Howdie inner critic! How you doin' today?

I am writing this post in the hope that it will be helpful and let you know you are not alone with your inner critic and there are steps...

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Oct 8, 20207 min read

Scratchy Charcoal On Paper.

Feral interview with artist Kirsty Whiten Kirsty Whiten (b. 1977) is an artist known for her intricate and disturbing drawings and...

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Oct 1, 20204 min read

How Very Dare I. Part 2.

Visions of a golden life and frolicking dogs. Christ, where to start! I’ve been doing A LOT of work on myself and my creative practice...

Jill Skulina

Sep 24, 20204 min read

Follow and Trust Your Heart.

Linda Barclay Isles - Feral Interview What area/field are you in? Communications. Storytelling. For 18 years I have been writing,...

Jill Skulina

Sep 18, 20203 min read

How Very Dare I.

Part 1 - Pilates, healthy eating and dancing like a bam. "So I’m a peri-menopausal woman and finding it increasingly hard to keep weight...