The ups and downs of Market Trading

Market day begins around dawn. For years, I've pedalled through Cambridge's winding streets on a simple push bike, a trailer rattling behind me laden with paintings, prints, greeting cards, and all the kit needed to set up a stall. Rain or shine, wind or frost—the bike and I made it work. That shared experience of all weathers and early set up as has made good friends in being part of the market community.  

Thankfully today, the commute looks different, but the spirit remains the same. An electric cargo bike now carries my work, fitted with proper storage bags and protective cases designed to keep each piece safe. The early starts haven't changed. Neither has the commitment to bringing original art directly to the people who love it.

What's evolved is the practicality. Efficient equipment means less wear on the art, less stress on the body, and more energy left for what matters—connecting with customers, sharing the stories behind each painting and illustration, and watching someone's face light up when they find the perfect piece for their life.

The market stall remains at the heart of Pocket of Art. It's where the work feels most real, most human. I continue to paint on my stall, where I have some of my best inspiration.  I also enjoy capturing the vibrancy of the market day in my sketchbook.

Every journey through Cambridge is a reminder that sometimes the best way to share art is to bring it directly to your door.