Happy New Year 2014!
I cannot believe that today is 1st January 2014! The past year has flown by so quickly like a whirlwind. So much has happened and I've learned so much - 2013 was pretty full-on so far as my art is concerned. I've achieved a whole lot more than...
Whistle-stop Day Trip to Belfast for an ‘Arty Indulgence’!
Yet again, the SAA have put on a fantastic live art event - 'Its All About Art' this time held in Belfast. Thanks to my lovely hubby, who provided the air fare, I was lucky to attend the first of two days. As usual, there were a variety of...
Cuddle a Wolf – Paint a Wolf!!
Today I am floating back down to Earth after an amazing experience at UKWCT (UK Wolf Conservation Trust) in Reading where I took part in a wonderful 'Painting a Wolf in Pastels' Workshop with Vic Bearcroft. This was my long awaited birthday...
Barn Owls Appear As Summer Holidays Come To An End
Today has been HUGE! Not only did my youngest daughter start 'Big School' but I was able to get my pastels and paints out for the first time in weeks!!! The Summer holidays have been jam-packed with all sorts of exciting events - causing me...
I’m in a Documentary about Arts Week!!!!
Hello! Arts week came and went..as quick as a flash! After months of intensive preparation, the 10 days flew by and I really enjoyed the whole experience. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting and chatting to all the visitors exploring the Arts...
Full Speed Ahead…Arts Week Approaching!!
Helloooo!! As I write, we have just 1day left to prepare for North Somerset Arts Week 2013! I am really looking forward to taking part for the first time, and I've been painting at a prolific rate for the past few weeks! As well as Arts Week, I...
Pastel Painting at the SAA, Bristol with Vic Bearcroft.
Hi again! Life has been pretty busy and its been tricky squeezing in painting time but I'm back in action again now! Last weekend was brilliant - I went to the SAA 'Its All About Art' live event in Bristol, which was fantastic! Along side a...
Malamute finished, new Barn Owl underway!
Hello again! What a busy few weeks its been. Today I delivered my latest commissioned painting - a portrait of an Alaskan Malamute - to its new owners and to my delight, they were over the moon with it! Having worked from a provided photograph...
Wintery Barn Owls
Hello again! It feels ages since my last post, which might look like I haven't been up to much - but my paintbrushes have been in overdrive for the past couple of weeks! I've added the finishing touches to an oil seascape which I initially...
Happy Christmas Eve!!
I can't believe almost a whole 12 months has passed since I began blogging! It was around this time last year I had just completed a commissioned painting of Gary and Raphael, which was to be a Christmas present so I couldn't post the blog...
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