The farmhouse itself at Charleston doesn’t make any particular alterations for the festive season, but there are a few lovely … More
Category: Blog posts
Blogmas Day 2: Winter Twigs and Trees
The leaves have mostly fallen from the trees, and it’s a good opportunity to draw twigs, if–like me–you struggle with … More
Blogmas Day 1: Why I work in Gouache
Welcome! I have some fun Blogmas content planned so I hope you enjoy the lead up to Christmas with me. … More
Blogmas 2023
Along with many artists, I am feeling disillusioned with social media and the pesky algorithms (looking at you, Meta) so … More
Drawing Amsterdam
I have enjoyed taking more time over my drawings and paintings recently. It’s a discipline I’ve not been able to … More
New MOO Stickers
My new stickers from MOO have arrived, just in time for my Open House. I really like these stickers and … More
A New Shelduck
I have a new batch of books arriving today, and my next consignment from MOO should be here this week … More
More Gouache Paintings
I have been enjoying doing some different painting, and Tiina’s Diary is a fun resource, and I feel I’m starting … More
Painting Trees in Gouache
I had to hastily paint a couple of birds for the next batch of birdwatching logbooks, and I find the … More
Success in Self-Publishing: From idea to mainstream bookshop
Can you get your self-published books in big name bookstores? Read on!