What a weekend!

Our visit to Art in the Pen in Skipton this year was everything we had hoped for – and more. It was particularly special to be part of the event’s 20th anniversary celebrations, and we feel incredibly lucky to have been there to enjoy it.

From the moment we arrived, there was such a lovely atmosphere. The other artists were friendly, welcoming and always happy to stop for a chat, and there was a real sense of community throughout the whole event. It was wonderful to see so many talented artists all together in one place.

And then there were the visitors. We had some fantastic conversations with people who really took the time to look at Serena’s paintings, ask questions and find out more about her work. It’s always lovely when someone connects with a painting, but even better when that connection eventually results in one of Serena’s paintings finding a new home. We were delighted with our sales and couldn’t have asked for a better response to the work.

Of course, Art in the Pen wasn’t just about the artwork. This was also the trip that saw us properly put Vinnie through his paces! Staying on site made the whole experience feel like a bit of an adventure, and there was something rather lovely about finishing a busy day in the pen, heading back to Vinnie and settling in for the evening.

A huge thank you has to go to Andy Lynan and the whole Art in the Pen team. They did an amazing job of putting everything together, and despite the scale of the event, everything felt friendly, well organised and welcoming as always. Twenty years is quite an achievement, and they should be incredibly proud of what they have created.

We came away tired, happy and already talking about doing it all again.

So, thank you Art in the Pen, thank you to everyone who visited our pen, chatted to us, bought a painting or simply stopped to say hello – and congratulations on 20 fantastic years. We absolutely loved being part of it.

Hope to see you there again next year!