Sample books, and last-minute hitches

My sample books arrived! I was so relieved that they feel really nice: fabulous quality and beautiful smooth paper. I … More

Preflight Checks

I have now finished the Coast & Clifftop book so am sending it around to various friends and family to … More

I’m finding it interesting how much the books are driving themselves, and although I have the bulk of the birds … More

I am discovering that it’s amazing how much needs to be done to get even a short book like mine … More

I have almost finished my first book! It’s been a steep learning curve, but I think I have finally worked … More

My bird book has increased to a 36 page flatplan, a template for which I couldn’t seem to find online … More

I am rapidly accumulating lots and lots of bits of paper. And half-finished cups of tea. I was originally working … More

I have literally gone back to the drawing board. Having completed a number of InDesign tutorials, accompanied by lots of … More

My bird book plans are starting to take shape. What I am wanting to create is a logbook x Spotter’s … More

I taught myself to paint with gouache when my son gave me a Windsor & Newton starter set for my … More