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The Artist And Her Doll.
I’ve been thinking a lot about my inner child and how to nurture and give her what she needs so I can boldly go into the future.
Jill Skulina
Mar 15, 20244 min read


It's Been A Year - House Selling And Studio Buying.
I’ve got so much to write about I don’t even know where to start other than just starting. I wanted to write about the inspirations...
Jill Skulina
Nov 15, 20237 min read


Septembers Artist Salon and A Recipe.
As some of you may have noticed I had to move last week's Artist Salon to this week after Storm Babet got a bit floody where I live....
Jill Skulina
Oct 24, 20233 min read


I Am The Maker Of Homes - The Poem
I Am The Maker Of Homes - Written March 2022 as a outpouring of words that couldn't be stopped. I am the maker of homes. The maker of...
Jill Skulina
Oct 9, 20231 min read


What Are You An Expert In?
Since the first lockdown I have been partaking in tarot. Yes! TAROT. I have found tarot to be a massively helpful tool for journaling and...
Jill Skulina
Aug 28, 20234 min read


Navigating the Art World. Artist Salon No. 1.
Just like my studio opening event (I know, I know, I’ve not written about it yet!) the Artist Salon was as delightful as I hoped it would...
Jill Skulina
Aug 25, 20234 min read
A Bear Walks Into A Bar...
A bear walks into a bar - Bear: "Can I get a rum and ........................... coke?" Bartender: "What's with the big pause?" Bear: "I...
Jill Skulina
Jul 18, 20232 min read


Magnetic North TIME/SPACE Residency. April 2022
Getting to know you. I arrived at Cove Park yesterday with no expectations, except that I was probably about to meet a bunch of talented...
Jill Skulina
Jun 8, 20233 min read


Where Does One Start When One Explores A Serious Theme With One's Artwork?
One of my lovely Patrons over on Patreon asked me this question, 'Where does one start when one explores a serious theme with one's...
Jill Skulina
Jun 5, 20233 min read


Degree Show 2003
I originally published this on the 22nd June 2022 on my Patreon platform. Additional note, I graduated 20 years ago this very month....
Jill Skulina
Jun 2, 20233 min read


Will We Ever Find Creative Nirvana?
This article and it's attached report are important reads for all artists and especially big organisations who could actually do...
Jill Skulina
May 31, 20232 min read


Feeling The Fear and Not Always Doing It Anyway.
When I think about my ambition it makes me excited and sad in equal measure. I’m excited for all the projects and work I can make and be...
Jill Skulina
May 30, 20233 min read


I'm Back and Still Feral
GOOD NEWS! I've decided to reinstate the Feral Freelancer blog! After much deliberation, turmoil, mental wrestling, depression and...
Jill Skulina
May 27, 20231 min read


Jill Skulina
Mar 10, 20230 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
Aug 30, 20221 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...
Jill Skulina
Feb 25, 20214 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
Feb 18, 20212 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...
Jill Skulina
Nov 26, 20202 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...
Jill Skulina
Nov 12, 20209 min read
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