SLART: The Outsider Artist and His Weekly Artistic Pursuits
The Outsider Artist known as SLART: Weekly art practice 55.
I just had a lovely chat with
on this podcast! I look forward to sharing it with you very soon!
Hi, I'm
, an Outsider Artist based in Swindon, UK.Here's what you'll find in my newsletter:
→ My Top-notch art
→ Behind-the-scenes access to my studio and art practice
→ Weekly advice column 'Drei Fragen' interviews with other successful artists
→ Lessons learned and personal development insights
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📌 NEW HERE? WHAT'S THIS WEEKLY ART PRACTICE ALL ABOUT?
Every Saturday, I share my weekly art practice journey. I'm captivated by the whole process – not just the finished pieces, but everything from influences to materials. It's like getting a behind-the-scenes peek at an artist's world.
[If this masterpiece is too long for email, you can read Cream of the Crop in Substack. Or download the Substack app.]
💡 SLART | INSIGHT OF THE WEEK
“Sometimes, you have to try the thing before you realise it’s not right for you” (BTW: I purposely don’t elaborate on these so you can ponder… feel free to share your thoughts in the comments)
⏳ MEMENTO VIVERE ART EXHIBITION UPDATE (September 2025)
This week, I’ve put together a teaser video and web page so people can sign up for event updates and early access to tickets before they’re released to the public.
Please share your thoughts in the comments!
Search Engine Optimisation
This has become a segment for data nerds (of which I am to some extent). This week’s stats:
So in short, 375 saw me in Google results this week, and 10 people clicked on my website. What I found interesting was a) 154 people saw me when searching for SLART in Google and b) 14 people saw me when searching “If not me then who if not now then when” Hahaha!
To add to this, my Substack is in Google Search Console now, and these were the search terms where my Substack popped up in Google.
People have searched for Richard Ayoade,
and . Interesting huh?!!If you’d like me to show you how to set all of this up and use it in your Substack, DM me and I will have a video call with you, for a small fee! But it’ll be worth it, I promise!
Zine Mania: Part 3:
We’ve got 129 awesomely amazing creative people as part of this initial global project! (Original post below)
Let’s see where this takes us! The next step is to chat about and assign roles. Whether you’re itching to design the cover or craft the synopsis—or if you have a different passion—jump in and take the lead!
I’ll be sharing progress updates every week, so stay tuned!
🎨 THIS WEEK IN MY ART STUDIO
First of all… I set foot in my studio this week. IT’S A MIRACLE! My friend and fellow artist Rory Walker, and I had a little studio session.
He sketched a couple of portraits of me while I was drawing too. Have a look at these – I’m always truly honoured when someone draws me.
Before you go. Here’s a little peek at my studio…
That’s all for now.
Wherever you go, there you are.
Best wishes,
SLART.
P.S. one more thing, will you help me congratulate
on her book launch?She’s the muse behind Drei Fragen!
Oh, Here’s my last post below if you missed it.
Thanks for the shout!
I think actually we’ve met already! At Swindon zine fair 2019?