Five Ways to Prepare to Visit a Trade Fair.
We visited Scotland’s Trade Fair in January 2025, as we prepare to showcase our own stall in 2026. We found the experience invaluable! Here are our five top tips to help you get the most from your visit.
Creative Inspiration in Japan
As a kid, I loved cartoons, comic books and Pokémon. So, it’s no surprise that I’ve been keen to visit Japan – the home of Manga – for years, and it did not disappoint.
Artist Spotlight #4: Trudi Castle
Trudi is a British artist, now living in Vancouver, Canada. I first came across her quirky digital art on Instagram a number of years ago and was immediately drawn to the playfulness of her illustrations and the personality of her characters.
Artist Spotlight #3: Molly Mendoza
I first came across artist Molly Mendoza via her vibrant picture book ‘Skip’, in a small bookshop in Portobello, Edinburgh. Her colourful expressive style really stood out…
Artist Spotlight #2: David Shrigley
David Shrigley is a contemporary artist who has achieved that transcendence of his art being recognised the world over, and not just amongst artists.
Artist Spotlight #1: Tom Gauld
Artist Spotlight #1 Tom Gauld. Tom is a completely unique visual artist, with an incredible work biography.
