An exhibition of my work will be held at the Christopher Farr gallery in Los Angeles from 26th May to 27th June 2010.  The following designs will all be on show, and are now available to purchase directly from Christopher Farr Cloth.

For more information, see the exhibition invite and the Christopher Farr Cloth website. ... Read more

We have just had the second Crafted workshop where Bill and Anda spoke to us about how they got started. The theme of the session was strategic planning. There was some interesting stuff but I felt it was slightly ahead of me...aimed at larger and more the established, businesses on the scheme. ... Read more

Bill and I discuss the work I have been developing with Dulux and the progress of the ‘VALUE OF COLOUR’ document I am putting together. Bill stresses that it is essential that I clarify and present the nature of my colour consultancy in a professional manner. I show Bill some early drafts of the documents I have written for colour consulting and a general artist statement, WAY TOO MANY words, needs to be slicker and clearer; a one page document only.

BE DIRECT ABOUT WHAT YOU ARE SELLING........

October 2009

Introducting 'Adras'... A new fabric designed by Ptolemy Mann for Christopher Farr Cloth. Digitally printed on the finest linen and available in 5 colourways.

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The first Arts & Business seminar has taken place on the 3rd November and the main topic of conversation emerged as 'How does one diversify what they do yet retain their integrity?' I discuss this with Bill and we agree that the licensing of my designs to commercial fabric / rug manufacturers is a good way for me to diversify without compromise. ... Read more

Our second meeting further confirms that Bill is absolutely the right mentor for me. It transpires that we both have three different elements to what we do. Bill identifies that, for me, COLOUR CONSULTING could be a very viable and lucrative part of my business. Although this is something I started doing in 2006 talking it through with Bill makes me realise that it is the area of my business that can bring me the highest income over the shortest time frame. ... Read more

Nervous to meet Bill Amberg for the first time but am overwhelmed by how kind and friendly he is from day one. The first question he asks me is: "How can I help you?" I realise with surprise that this is the first time anyone in the last 13 years has ever asked me that question in respect to my business. ... Read more