artist – Andrew Sharp Fantasy Author

This was the last thing on my bucket list at age 60.

Balance

Good & Evil Hot & Cold Both fight the same battle Each desires to win Good & Evil Hot & Cold Fight in the same water A balance is achieved Good & Evil Hot & Cold Where one enters it dominates Where both meet a balance Good & Evil Hot & Cold Life offers bothContinue reading “Balance”

My first painting for 2025

My first acrylic of the year 80x60x2 cm – title, Wish Tree. I know, I’m slacking on the painting front. However, 41,802 words written for the second book of my new fantasy series. Book one out later this year as I’ve submitted it to 7 agents for representation. 3 have said no already, but comeContinue reading “My first painting for 2025”

Is a lost writer not a writer?

So, I’m learning the guitar. I’ve found a new console game that’s devouring my time. The element needs changing on the oven. There are twenty things with priority on my to-do list. So. I’m not writing much and when I do, it is only a few words, and the thread of the story is aContinue reading “Is a lost writer not a writer?”

Want to stand out?

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but it’s a no-win position. Even if you succeed, you’ll be indistinguishable from all the other mimics out there. Develop your own style, whether that is as a writer or an artist. When you craft and create, find yourself. However, there is no magical tip, idea, trick, orContinue reading “Want to stand out?”

Writing and art – talent Vs skill

Most thoughts are that if you are not a genius or gifted at writing or art, then you will never be successful. Stephen King started practicing his craft before he was ten years old. Pablo Picasso started painting when he was seven. They practiced and did the doing. The more you write and create, theContinue reading “Writing and art – talent Vs skill”

Embrace failure as a writer and/or artist

One thing I agree with, that nearly all the successful writers say, is that you must learn to handle criticism, and face rejection and failure. Whether you’re rejected by an agent, fail to get a publishing deal, or have your stories, pitches, art, or poems rejected by publications, you must remember that failure is anContinue reading “Embrace failure as a writer and/or artist”

Art criticism

Being an abstract artist I tell people I just throw paint on a canvas, but in truth I think carefully about my work. I used to paint over the ones I considered failed or ugly, but my wife advised me to keep them all and now I do. She likes some that I think areContinue reading “Art criticism”