so much fun

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

birdwatching logbook stories: the North West Highlands

My friend recently visited Ullapool in the north west of Scotland for his usual annual pilgrimage, and I gave him … More

I am very pleased with this one. I love the heathery palette and the mix of birds, and I am … More

I’ve only been to Scotland once: I went to Inverness 25 years ago for my honeymoon, and remember being thankful … More

I have to thank my childhood visits to Arundel Wetland Centre again for my love of this duck: I think … More

I have wanted to paint an eagle for a while, but the problem I find with birds of prey is … More