Blogmas Day 13: Keel-billed Toucans

I woke up feeling full of a cold, so decided to relish the fact that I didn’t need to venture … More

Blogmas Day 12: European Jays & a Redwing

I chose some more familiar birds to try some more webcam stills in gouache. These paintings are both taken from … More

I moved last autumn from a rather draughty 4-bed rented farmhouse to a cosy bungalow. I have the loft conversion … More

This took me most of the day, but I’m pleased with the result as it’s very different from what I … More

What a beautiful early winter day: crisp and cold, and perfect for a little Christmas shopping. We started with coffee … More

For my daughter’s October birthday, I made her a painting of conkers so when she decorates for autumn, she has … More

As a thank you to everyone who has supported my blog, today only (December 5th) I am offering a 50% … More

Here are some of my favourite winter birds here in the UK. Fieldfares have always been a bird I look … More

The farmhouse itself at Charleston doesn’t make any particular alterations for the festive season, but there are a few lovely … More

The leaves have mostly fallen from the trees, and it’s a good opportunity to draw twigs, if–like me–you struggle with … More