How I got featured in Vogue

I told my mum I was in Vogue magazine.

...she thought I was joking!

In September, I was invited to perform live painting for the opening of a new hotel in Madrid - Casa De Las Artes, by The Melia Collection.

You can see the full Vogue Spain article here.

The hotel also bought 2 pieces for their permanent collection and to hang in their space.

This opportunity came about through an introduction from a buyer of my work earlier this year.

I cannot stress enough… I could not have achieved either of these opportunities without the work I put into my Instagram marketing.

I explain the whole journey from the first time I delivered my work in Madrid in this video…

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After all the work and uncertainty of this year it is incredibly surreal to have done this.

It’s also very surreal for my art to be featured in Vogue magazine. A publication I never thought about being featured in.

Pretty spicy to be mentioned alongside creatives at the top of their game too…

...Albeit Spanish ones that I didn't know until I met them oops

Side Note: I was approached by British Vogue earlier this year.

I declined it as participation in their campaign was too expensive.

Here’s the email I received from them:

I was interested until they asked me to pay for the opportunity.

But after all, that is part of the business model for traditional publications.

I didn’t need to pay after all!

Thanks to everyone who has supported my art journey - and my mum for keeping my feet on the ground! 😂