Stories from Pink Seaweed
Read stories about Manx artists, independent galleries, creativity and Ramsey's changing high street from Pink Seaweed Gallery.
Latest stories
Your house doesn’t need to look like everyone else’s — Buy art you love, without letting the sofa decide. Leanne on personal taste, colourful homes and work by Isle of Man artists at Pink Seaweed Gallery in Ramsey.
It’s Hop tu Naa, you turnip! — Free Hop tu Naa bags and reusable window stickers at Pink Seaweed Gallery in Ramsey, supported by Culture Vannin. Get ya moots out!
On creativity being serious business — Creativity can support viable businesses, careers and a stronger local economy. It is time we treated it that way.
On AI — How I use AI in the background of a very human gallery, where it is useful and where I draw the line.
On becoming a politician — I accidentally designed an election campaign.
On Ramsey — Ramsey is full of independent shops, public art and good reasons to head north. Yes, it is worth the drive.
On the split — The Pink Seaweed split, in plain English: artists receive 70%, the gallery takes 30% and there are no joining or shelf fees.
On Parliament Street — A wander down Parliament Street, the independent businesses behind it and why Ramsey has become such a good place for creative people.
On giving art — Original art does not need to cost a fortune. A few ideas for choosing a proper gift made by a Manx artist.
On choosing — Why seeing art in real life, asking questions and buying through an independent gallery still matters.
On working with Imvelo — It’s rare to find someone who works at the same creative pace. You can share something half-formed and trust they’ll understand what you meant, not just what you said.
On being an April Fool — I announced that I was painting the building pink for April Fool’s Day. The replies were better than the joke.
On tiny art — Not everyone walks into a gallery ready to buy a large piece of art and that’s completely fine. For lots of people, collecting starts with something small. A postcard on the fridge, a little print tucked into a frame, something pinned above a desk that makes you smile every time you see it.
On working with me — What I give, what I expect and how to work with Pink Seaweed without any mystery or gatekeeping.
On being “too expensive” — Pink Seaweed has a bit of a reputation for being “too expensive” and honestly, I’m okay with that.
On being an artist (however you got here) — Artist is a word we all use, but it means something different to everybody. A ramble on degrees, self-taught makers, hobby artists and claiming the title.
Hello! — If you’re interested in creativity in a real, everyday sense, if you like knowing where things come from or if you enjoy a bit of behind-the-scenes gallery life, you’ll probably feel at home here.