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A business consultancy supporting non-conformists and then we launched an art gallery...just because!
28/06/2024
, and - These are MASSIVE topics amongst artists, creatives, art lovers, businesses, brands alike at the moment. Our founderLena Robinson is never one to shy away from discussing a controversial topic and so was happy to talk to David Brown, who hosts Creatives with AI, on her views as to what the impact on AI is, and will be, in the art world. Perfect listening as we head into the weekend.
Listen to Episode 51 - https://creatives.withai.fm/episode/e51-the-debate-on-ai-generated-art-ai-as-a-tool-vs-ai-as-art-with-lena-robinson
24/06/2024
One of the marketing and new business specialists Lena Robinson mentors Kristina Ball talks about what it's like to be mentored by her.
21/06/2024
Our Boss Lady Lena Robinson has rustled up a new in time for a bit of weekend reading in the sun.
Today's topic is 'Does asking for help give you 'the ick'? She hasn't always found it easy either. But she breaks down three main areas that might help you on this topic:
1. How to get over yourself?
2. How do you ask for help?
3. Who do you ask? A friend? A Coach? A Mentor? A Therapist?
To read more --> https://www.ftsq.co.uk/blog/2024/6/20/does-asking-for-help-give-you-the-ick
17/05/2024
It's , a subject close to our founder Lena Robinson's heart. She wants to use her personal and experience to help others. Lena was a guest speaker on the topic of work/life balance at an event hosted by Lukas Almassy of QOB Ltd earlier this week. Her speaker notes prompted her to write a blog, with and on how she's been 'Living a balanced life - Being kind to Lena'.
To read the please click on the link in the first comment.
23/03/2024
Our founder Lena Robinson is on a roll with guest appearances this week. As a founding member of a new networking community QOB LTD - Business Network Club Lena discussed the significance of with its founder Lukas Almassy.
While you chill out this weekend, why not take time out to listen to their discussion on by linking to this new YouTube channel -> https://youtu.be/fsd7AWljwfg?si=aDUiRicPkCiq64SA
Let us know what you think.
About Community with Lukas Almassy and Lena Robinson As the first stars begin to appear in the sky, we will introduce you to Lena Robinson, founder of The FTSQ Consultancy (FTSQ = F*** The Status Quo), which sp...
21/03/2024
Yesterday our founder Lena Robinson was a guest on a great podcast hosted by Tom McCallum called 'WhatComesNext.Live'.
The was recorded and broadcast live at 5.30pm yesterday and the conversation was both reflective and forward thinking. Take a listen to the conversation on for Lena and the team at F.T.S.Q. Consultancy and The FTSQ Gallery.
You can view/listen to it via the website --> https://tommccallum.com/podcast/lena-robinson/ which also contains links to it on YouTube Apple Google and Spotify
20/03/2024
A couple of weeks ago our founder Lena Robinson met Tom McCallum at an event where he kindly invited her to guest on his podcast 'WhatComesNext.Live'. The live recording will be happening at 5.30pm (UK time) this afternoon --> https://tommccallum.com/live-upcoming-events/lena-robinson/
This is recorded and broadcast live and is usually a 30 minute conversation with an inspiring leader, which our founder Lena is hoping to be for you all. In 2024 Tom aligned his podcast to his current "North Star" of "Knowledge Speaks, Wisdom Listens". So how about you jump on to the live recording at 5.30pm today and listen to the conversation on for Lena.
Lena Robinson - WhatComesNext.Live - Podcast - Tom McCallum I met Lena Robinson briefly at a workshop on Meaningful Communications recently and just had to get her on the podcast, her brilliant contributions were always meaningful!
We are always excited when one of our artists wins an award or has an exhibition. Mark Z Alvarez has got both going on this month.
Award: ‘Sentinal’ - one of our fav’s was chosen as one of the winning entries in the Smartshots competition in the latest edition of Black and White Photography Magazine. 🎉🎉
Exhibitions: Mark has a current exhibition in Glasgow (Glasgow Gallery of Photography) plus another in the same location in April. If you are in the area go check them out.
To find out more about Mark, his art and what’s on offer in our please visit our website by clicking on the link in our bio.
07/03/2024
We ❤️ love it when we receive unexpected 🎁 from people we know. We 🖤 love a bit of black, white and red (they are our brand colours in case you didn’t know), so to receive this funky calendar 📅 with cool black and white images with red highlights from Daniel Stone at Spot On Print was a fab surprise.
On behalf of The FTSQ Gallery and F.T.S.Q. Consultancy thank you Daniel, see you Monday. 👍
(FYI Lena Robinson likes December best. ❤️'s a lighthouse.)
05/03/2024
You may not be aware of this, but apart from the consultancy services we offer, we also work with a number of strategic partners. Trusted specialists in their field.
For example if we ever require support in the following three main areas of:
- Messaging
- Communications
- Copywriting
we call Raj S. Randhawa the founder of https://wordbrand.co.uk
Over the years we have noticed, especially with B2B brands, that they forget they're talking to a human. The communications are often dry, logical and lacking any kind of human emotion. It makes no sense at all to us.
One of the reasons we began working with Raj in the first place is his approach. It sits perfectly alongside our way of branding and marketing...our methodology is very much 'audience first'.
We hope you enjoy Raj's article on this topic. Let us know what you think.
'Want to get noticed? Get emotional.'
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/want-get-noticed-emotional-raj-s-randhawa/?trackingId=MWj%2FDsBMTbeIMtPIoc5QmA%3D%3D
Please get in touch if this is a challenge you are currently dealing with --> https://www.ftsq.co.uk/partners
Home - WordBrand Company messaging is a crucial but often overlooked area. Here at WordBrand we know how it feels to be stuck for the right words, and we believe no one should
24/02/2024
It was time for some more , so the Boss Lady headed off to another at Today the extraordinarily patient was teaching a bunch of us to make leaves, flowers and butterflies. It was so much fun. This is what Lena created. Not half bad eh! Enjoy! (Post 1 of 2)
Some of you may be aware that earlier this week it was Waitangi Day in New Zealand, so we thought it would be perfect timing to celebrate with a Spring Sale 2024 release of Māori artist Frederick Worrell's stunning Kowhaiwhai Pattern Series.
This limited edition set of 3 stunning convex mirror pieces are hand-cut and painted in alcohol ink and feature intricate patterns, representing 's natural world and spiritual realm.
We're super excited to be able to offer you 50% savings on a set of your own.
If this work is of interest or you want to view other pieces by Frederick --> https://www.ftsqgallery.co.uk/shop-original-paintings/p/kowhaiwhai-fw
06/02/2024
It’s time to dig back into our for a lovely moment we had at on a visit to last June.
We have a huge interest in and which is why we were initially drawn to this fabulous by called ‘Bloody Empire’ our founder spent ages looking at it and the three beautifully designed chairs.
(Left to right)
‘Full Grown chair’ designed and cultivated by Gavin Munro for
‘Carbon Chair’ designed by of and
Fat Fresh chair by Tom Dixon of
Enjoy our discovery.
04/02/2024
Although we're a UK-based our artists are often involved in international exhibitions.
If any of you find yourselves in São Paulo, Brazil anytime between 3rd and 17th February, one of the artists we represent, Mark Z Alvarez Photography has a photograph called 'Forsaken' being exhibited amongst a number of pieces by talented fellow artists.
Yesterday saw the opening of the Ciclos Exhibition curated by Artly Mix, if you're in the area we recommend you go take a look.
If you want to view other pieces by Mark please visit us --> https://www.ftsqgallery.co.uk/shop-original-photography/mark-z-alvarez especially as we have our Spring Sale 2024 on at the moment and Mark's pieces have a 25% savings on them.
Did you know that Freddy Mercury was an artist? He had a diploma in Art And Graphic Design, which came in handy when he designed the now iconic logo for Queen. Is it any wonder that this creative, artistic man inspired our fab Pete Nguyen to create this stunning piece of art.
'Under the microscope' is a unique tribute. It's far from being "just another portrait". Like all of Pete's pieces there is a metaphorical, element to it that will be loved by and lovers of the art of storytelling and artistic legacy.
NB - once you make your purchase, all you need to do is email us your 'FREE' image/s choice and we'll add it to your order.
If this offer is of interest or if you want to view other pieces by Pete Nguyen please visit our website which also contains our email details --> https://www.ftsqgallery.co.uk/shop-prints-sketches-merch/p/under-the-microscope
Woo hoo it's the weekend, it might be a a bit early for a tipple yet, but why not treat yourself with a 'Liquid Dreams Collection' from the talented Pete Nguyen.
Our Spring Sale 2024 continues with some amazing offers for all of you Up to 25% savings on original paintings and Pete is kindly allowing us to provide special FREE offers to those of you interested in his
Special offer A6 Sets - e.g. If you buy 'Liquid dreams Collection' as an A6 set, we will give you FREE 1 x A6 image of your choice by Pete Nguyen.
Special offer A4 Sets - e.g. If you buy 'Liquid dreams Collection' as an A4 set, we will give you FREE 3 x A6 image of your choice by Pete Nguyen.
Special offer A4 (individual) - e.g. If you buy an individual like 'On the rocks', we will give you FREE 1 x A6 image of your choice by Pete Nguyen.
These are amazing offers. An investment that will look fabulous on any wall.
NB - once you make your set purchase, all you need to do is email us your 'FREE' image/s choice and we'll add those to your order.
If this offer is of interest or if you want to view other pieces by Pete Nguyen and get our email for your Free offer prints --> https://www.ftsqgallery.co.uk/shop-prints-sketches-merch/p/liquid-dreams-collection
Today's Spring Sale 2024 brings you another special offer on any of Pete Nguyen's individual A4 pieces.
For example if you were to buy an A4 of 'Something Fishy we will give you FREE 1 x A6 image of your choice. This is a fab offer and well worth the investment.
'Something Fishy' was originally created using a Pentel 0.3 mm (Mechanical Pencil) and Uni Pin Fine Liner Drawing Pens (0.03 – 0.8). It is a metaphor for evolution and changing patterns of behaviours. Our founder is reminded of one of her favourite artists M.C. Escher's 'Three Worlds'.
NB - once you make your individual A4 purchase, all you need to do is email us your 'FREE' image choice and we'll add that to your order.
If this offer is of interest or if you want to view other pieces by Pete Nguyen please click on the link which will take you to our website and provide the email details you need to gain the 'special offer'. --> https://www.ftsqgallery.co.uk/shop-prints-sketches-merch/p/something-fishy
Our Spring Sale 2024 keeps on giving and we're excited to be able to announce that we have a special offer when you purchase any of Pete Nguyen's Collections.
For example if you were to buy the'The Shore Leave Collection' as an A4 set, we will give you a FREE set of 3 x A6 images of your choice.
OR
If you buy 'The Shore Leave Collection' as an A6 set, we will give you FREE 1 x A6 image of your choice. Amazing right? This is just one of several specials we will be releasing this week.
'The Shore Leave Collection' is made up of three stunning pieces. 'Carrying Baggage', 'Something Fishy' and 'Where do you draw the line?'
NB - once you make your set purchase, all you need to do is email us your 'FREE' image/s choice and we'll add those to your order.
If this offer is of interest or if you want to view other pieces by Pete Nguyen please visit us to find out more --> https://www.ftsqgallery.co.uk/shop-prints-sketches-merch/p/shore-leave-collection
Today we're highlighting another stunning on canvas by Irish-born, UK-based Aine Dunleavy
This statement piece is called 'Ruaidhrí' which means 'The Red King' in Gaelic.
Áine has a long-standing relationship with the colour red, and along with the bold use of oranges and yellows it has been used to symbolise passion, rage, majesty and honour.
As it's our Spring Sale 2024, we're very excited to offer this piece to you with a 25% saving.
If you are interested in finding out more about Áine or her art please visit --> https://www.ftsqgallery.co.uk/shop-original-paintings/p/ruaidhr-ad
Today we're showing off a stunning piece called 'An Crann Cuilinn' aka 'The Holly Tree' by the supremely talented and Aine Dunleavy
You can tell that Áine takes her inspiration from nature in this piece. The deep green of the foliage, start white of the wood and punchy red of the springs of berries leap out from the canvas to catch a viewers attention. This statement piece would look amazing on a wall in your home, office or entrance foyer.
And we are excited to be able to include it in our Spring Sale 2024 with a significant 25% savings.
If you are interested in finding out more about Áine or her art please visit us --> https://www.ftsqgallery.co.uk/shop-original-paintings/p/an-crann-cuilinn-ad
We are heading into the weekend with a revealing of another of our fabulous artists taking part in our fabulous Spring Sale 2024 with a 25% savings on her original pieces.
Áine Dunleavy is an Irish artist who loves to create large statement pieces that own the space they occupy. Every piece she creates is an obvious celebration of colour with her inspiration coming from nature, the environment, space and the cosmos.
If you are interested in finding out more about her and her art please click the link in our bio.
Our Spring Sale 2024 continues on this Wintery day here in London. What better way to brighten up your day than to look at some marvellous art and save up to 25% while you're at it.
'Soul Search II' is a stunning artwork by the gifted Andy Jouan. It's his love of nature that influences him as he seeks to express human connection with the 'whole', giving many of his pieces, in particular Soul Search II a definite spiritual element.
There's even a hidden image within this piece. Let us know if you find it.
Andy uses this abstract style to encourage you, the viewer to examine how you feel and go within yourself, to meet 'The Observer' rather than distracting with a specific focus within the work itself.
If you are interested in finding out more about 'Soul Search I' or any of the other art by Andy Jouan please visit us --> https://www.ftsqgallery.co.uk/shop-original-paintings/p/soul-search-2-aj
This eye catching piece ‘Soul Search I’ by Established artist Andy Jouan (Acrylic on Canvas) is a stand out artwork in any collection. It's well worth the investment, especially as we're currently offering significant savings of 25% on this and other created by Andy in our first ever Spring Sale.
It is on the larger side, so whether it's for your home or a commercial space this piece will give you the impact you are looking for.
'Soul Search I' stood out to our founder Robinson as a remarkable piece the moment she saw it. “It’s one of those paintings that gains more depth the longer you look at it and due to it's size it will definitely leave a lasting impression in the mind of the viewer."
Many of Andy’s pieces reflect meditations or time spent connecting with nature. This particular piece ‘Soul Search I’ reflects his journey to express the "Observer" within”.
If you are interested in finding out more about 'Soul Search I' or any of the other art by Andy Jouan --> https://www.ftsqgallery.co.uk/shop-original-paintings/p/soul-search-1-aj
Today we're releasing our second artist taking part in our first ever Spring Sale 2024...Andy Jouan. We are able to offer you a 25% saving on his original fine art pieces... Search I and Search II.
Many of Andy's artworks reflect his own meditations and the time he spends connecting with nature. They are impactful and will make amazing statement pieces in any home and are large enough to make an impact in any commercial space.
To find out more about Andy, his art and what's on offer in our --> https://www.ftsqgallery.co.uk/shop-original-paintings/andy-jouan
It's Saturday and we're off to ... naaahhhhh not really, but this mystical image was shot there and we're currently offering a 25% savings on this limited edition print (available in A2, A3 and A4) by Mark Z. Alvarez.
As always, Mark's ability to be spontaneous when on a photo shoot has resulted in this eerily dark yet magnificent ...'Ghost Trees'.
One early morning Mark was taking a long walk on his way to take pictures of Whiteford Lighthouse, Gower Peninsula in Wales, when he came across this unexpected, haunting scene. The decaying trees stand out in stark contrast to their surroundings thanks to the low-lying mist.
To find out more about the savings we're offering on this piece and the rest of Mark's limited edition --> https://www.ftsqgallery.co.uk/shop-original-photography/p/ghost-trees
It is freezing here in London today. It reminded us of this tranquil, snow touched scene of , one of the most recognised in .
'Silver and gold' is in this months with an amazing savings of 25% being offered on this limited edition by Mark Z. Alvarez (available in A2, A3 and A4)
The serenity and beauty in this luminescent image exists due to Mark waiting patiently for several days to take his shot, at sunrise, between snow showers. You may have noted that a slight touch of gold has been added to reflect the sunrise in the lake.
To find out more about the savings we're offering on this piece and the rest of Mark's limited edition prints --> https://www.ftsqgallery.co.uk/shop-original-photography/p/silver-and-gold.
And we're off. The first Spring 2024 Sale offer awaiting you is a 25% saving on all limited edition fine art photography prints created by the superbly talented Mark Z. Alvarez.
Mark's creativity and patience to ensure he captures exactly the right moment is what makes his photographs stand out from the crowd. His artworks capture the most extraordinary moments of place and time. It's time to treat yourself.
To find out more about Mark, his art and what's on offer in our please visit us --> https://www.ftsqgallery.co.uk/shop-original-photography/mark-z-alvarez
As we move into our second year of existence, we thought we'd celebrate this momentous occasion by offering all of you wonderful some tremendous savings. In the coming weeks, starting tomorrow (18/1/2024), we'll be releasing some tremendous savings on the stunning created by our amazing .
Feel free to visit our website and choose some pieces ahead of the sale starting --> https://www.ftsqgallery.co.uk
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