Sharpening My Pencils
by Emma Gibbs De Oliveirain 🎭️ Culture
Sharpening My Pencils
About the Substack
Welcome to Sharpening My Pencils. The creative home of Emma Gibbs De Oliveira. From the heart insight, process and ideas. Sharing stories, connection and building community through creative practices.
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- Weekly Newsletter For the Culturally Curious
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About Emma Gibbs De Oliveira
I'm an artist from the sunny shores of Southend on Sea, Essex. My artistic practice journeys across many mediums as my curiosity for how things work leads the way.
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