sketchbook update

Empress Matilda and King Stephen I have been working in my A1 paper, but I’ve been out and about this … More

a winter tree

in summer It’s amazing how different it is working on large paper, while standing, and drawing using a tiny pencil … More

creating some big art

for a change I have designated this first weekend of my self-led residency as “travelling time” as I have had … More

Embracing Change: A Self-Employed Artist’s August Retreat

I have been uncharacteristically committed to my August art retreat which has surprised me, but I think it has to … More

drawing hippos

with Tim Pond and Wild Life Drawing Oooh this was an odd one. Fun, but strange. Tim Pond is a … More

Birds of the Appalachian Trail

A new logbook I am pleased to be working on a new project – I should arrange to take a … More

a glimpse into the future?

a wonderful moment This all sounds a bit mystical, but I had to share something that happened on my walk … More

drawing postage stamps

with Sketchbook Skool Aaaaaages ago, when I was first thinking about properly getting into art, I wanted to just learn … More

there’s more than one type of tapir?

Apparently so… On Sundays I like to try something that’s a break from the usual bird business, and I recently … More

too hot to paint

until now Ugh, I am not a fan of hot weather, and much as I like the sunshine and flowers … More