Previously, I shared how I landed my biggest commission yet — creating a giant tulip sculpture for the Tulips of Ashton Trail 2026.In this episode, I take you behind the scenes as the project officially begins. I visit the Tameside Archives, meet with the organisers, research Ashton’s history, speak to people in the town centre, and begin developing my first design ideas. You’ll also see the tulip arrive and get a look at the concept I’m working on.This is a real-time look at the creative process. From research and inspiration to sketching and planning a public artwork for the community.If you're an artist, creative, or anyone interested in public art, commissions, or how creative opportunities actually happen, this series is for you.In this episode:Visiting Tameside Library & ArchivesResearching Ashton’s history and identityTalking to locals about what Ashton means to themDeveloping the tulip design conceptBehind-the-scenes of starting a public art commissionWatch the previous episode where I explain how I landed this commission:https://youtu.be/mnsFnh2L5WA?si=1Uh4TFAnlHIMnLtk