A new chapter in life brings new creative possibilities. With my second child heading off to university, I found myself with more time to think, experiment and develop my work. So what better time to explore a new process? I joined collage artist Sally Hirst for her inspiring three-day course in printmaking for collage, learning how to create delicate, layered collage papers using water-based printmaking techniques. I came away with new ideas, new materials to explore and ple

What happens when you stop saving your beautiful painted papers for “the right project” and simply start playing? In this studio experiment, I create a series of small abstract collages on wood panels, exploring intuition, composition, colour and the joy of making without pressure.

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.

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.

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

At last, I can share these new original monotypes! I've been working on them for a long time so it feels like quite an achievement to...