I recently became a member of a community run gallery called New Mills Original in New Mills, Derbyshire. It’s an interesting project and I believe there are now around 40 artists who are part of it. Today is their first day open after the latest gallery re-hang and I now have a selection of paintings, a drawing and a customised resin toy on display (and available for purchase). This gives me a permanent display area locally, which can only be a good thing, and it will be interesting to see how the project develops.

If you’re in the area I’d strongly recommend you visit New Mills Original as you’ll find a very eclectic mix of painters, illustrators, photographers and crafters on display.