Ploughing On: video + new originals
I’m delighted to be able to show you my latest originals and share a video of the making of these monotypes to give you an insight into the
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- Sep 17, 2019
A Quest for Colour
What do you enjoy most about my art work? It seems to me that for most of my studio visitors and online fans, it's the rich colours and...
- Aug 6, 2019
A Creative Childhood
Many things can trigger your memories of the past - a photograph, a scent, the touch of clothing, a journal. As I’ve been working on...
- Jul 11, 2019
The birds are here!
In my last two blog posts, I’ve been sharing the progress on my British Birds series. I’m happy to announce that five are now complete and a
- Jun 13, 2019
Sunset Seas and British Birds
We're all drawn to the wide open spaces and fresh beauty of the coast. Somehow it brings us a feeling of peace and freedom. I've been...
- May 2, 2019
Special event: art fair & open studios
Our Spring event this year is going to be really special. The resident artists at the Hearth, including me, are joining forces with Network
- Apr 10, 2019
Shades of Joy : a magazine feature
I was delighted to have my art work chosen for the lead feature of a brand new local quality magazine "Tyne Valley Living". Well k
- Mar 14, 2019
Woodland Light: new originals
Into the Light - new original monotype - click image for price and size details What do woodlands mean to you? I come from a family of...
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