the best words for an artist

“A NEW PROJECT” Yaaaaay! I had a good idea recently. Always worth celebrating. Ok, storytime: I am doing really well … More

getting ready for my residency

preparing for an at-home art retreat As mentioned in a previous post, I am designating August as a residency month … More

inspired by RHS Chelsea Flower Show Bees bees bees. There’s so many resources for encouraging bees into your garden, yet … More

with a birdwatching logbook I met my friend Paul (who I’ve not seen for ages) at one of our favourite … More

self-led, at home I always struggle a little during August. Partly because I don’t cope well in the heat (yes, … More

another Wild Life Drawing class I have been watching the Ravens nesting on the pylon next to the Cuckoo Trail … More

I’m still amazed that I can see species that are new to me, even though I have been watching the … More

I ran a successful woodland-bird-drawing workshop yesterday at Wilderness Wood, and the birdwatching logbooks went down well with the visitors … More

As some of you may know, I homeschooled my children, and more recently I was leading an art class for … More

I have been thoroughly enjoying the process of filling in my etchr sketchbook which I took to Knepp for my … More