as a self-employed artist I have been uncharacteristically committed to my August art retreat which has surprised me, but I … More
Tag: illustrator life
drawing postage stamps
with Sketchbook Skool Aaaaaages ago, when I was first thinking about properly getting into art, I wanted to just learn … More
there’s more than one type of tapir?
Apparently so… On Sundays I like to try something that’s a break from the usual bird business, and I recently … More
some sketchbook love
I’ve been working on business-y type things a lot recently, and although I have been doing plenty of illustrating, I … More
planning an art residency
self-led, at home I always struggle a little during August. Partly because I don’t cope well in the heat (yes, … More
Fabriano Venezia sketchbook tour
Here is the link to my sketchbook tour of my recently-finished sketchbook:
something completely different
I have been wanting to try some different art, and keep faffing about with what I want to paint, and … More
pretty in pink
with a Goldfinch I painted another Goldfinch yesterday as the one I have been using is from my first iteration … More
a day in London
visiting the Natural History Museum Yes, the strikes are over and it’s safe to venture out to this behemoth of … More
highland tigers
with Wild Life Drawing Once again, the chance to relax with some focussed drawing of beautiful British wildlife – this … More