I’m excited to share a new series of Lindisfarne Castle monotypes, exploring a single composition in multiple ways. Inspired by the changing dawn light on Holy Island, Northumberland, each print captures subtle shifts in colour, reflection, and atmosphere. Through repetition and translucent layers of ink, I explore how one subject can reveal endless moods and moments, from still waters to shimmering sunlight on the sea.

After three decades as a printmaker, I returned to painting and finally feel I’m finding my rhythm. My latest series, Go with the Flow, grew from an intuitive process using bold colours, collage, and flowing compositions. Inspired by Matisse’s cut-outs and the play of evening light in the garden, these works explore nature, rhythm, and the joy of discovery.

I spent five days in Ullapool exploring the Scottish landscape, sketching rivers, hills, and harbours. Using charcoal, pastel, and ink, I created imaginative paintings that pushed me out of my comfort zone. Messy, challenging, and full of discoveries — just the way I love it!

This summer I attended a vibrant garden painting course with Tessa Pearson at Lund Studios, exploring colour, pattern, and mixed media techniques. Her expressive approach to florals—layering watercolour, gouache, and oil pastels—inspired me to loosen up and see gardens in a new light. In this blog post, I share my experience, studies, and creative insights from three joyful days of painting and learning.

There’s a spark in the studio again, and it’s all thanks to flowers, stencils, and a bit of fearless experimenting. Golden hour meets garden magic! In this new series, I’ve taken a big leap with light, colour and layered textures — all without a brush in sight. Inspired by seedheads, stencils, and summer evenings, these paintings feel like a real turning point.

A brooding, wave-lashed take on Dunstanburgh Castle rounds off my Northumberland series — and it was by far the trickiest! In this blog, I share all six monotypes, the technical hurdles (hello, dissolving ink!), and a video of me at work. It’s about learning through doing, chasing atmosphere, and pushing my process into wilder waters. Come see how one piece flowed into the next.

After 27 years as a printmaker, I’ve embraced a new creative path with mixed-media floral paintings inspired by the coast. Using acrylics, collage, and stencils instead of brushes, I’m exploring texture, shape, and playful layering. Pieces like The Coast is Clear and Rooted by the Sea capture the joy of discovery and the beauty of nature. Read the full story and see the new work—there’s more to come!

Following on from last month's post In the Black - Bamburgh Castle monotypes, I'm delighted to now share the completed art work.