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.

Bamburgh Castle monotypes in progress in black ink. I'm experimenting with, reflections, mark-making and colour to push creative boundaries.

I’m excited to share my new paintings, inspired by nature’s beauty and changing seasons. Detailed textures, natural colours, crisp outlines

When I learnt how to create monotypes at art school, it was a medium known for it's swift, mark-making that delivered fast, expressive resul

I enjoyed yet another mixed-media painting course at the lovely Lund Studios a couple of weeks back. I've become an addict that needs a...