first half of my new sketchbook

Here we go, another halfway-through-my-sketchbook tour although those of you who read my blog regularly (🫶 genuinely appreciated, thank you) … More

a botanical connection

I love field guides. There, I said it. The older the better, and definitely illustrated rather than photographic. In my … More

I’ve been working on business-y type things a lot recently, and although I have been doing plenty of illustrating, I … More

for the birdwatching logbooks I have had great fun devising different motifs to use for my promotional collages. Thinking up … More

making British motifs Ok so it’s half-term here in England and I have given myself a week off from considering … More

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

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