New Directions
With the closing of one door comes the opening of another.
Earlier this year I was lucky enough to be invited to take part in a fabulous exhibition. Floreat! was held at the Timothy Langston Galle...
Reflect, Review, Renewal
In the next month you will see some big changes here on the website. You may have already noticed a few already. Circumstances change, and these can often act as a catalyst for enormous shifts in focu...
Blooming Spring
With the longer days of spring now with us, the turn of the season is once again making itself known. With springtime we get the first beautiful flowers of the year. Early snowdrops lead to crocuses a...
In the Moment
The strength of our own wellbeing, and the effect it can have on our mental health is something that is very much in the public eye. It's also a subject very close to my own heart. By tuning in to a p...
Under the Bluebells
In our garden we have what I lovingly call 'The Bluebell Wood'. In reality this is a neglected part of our garden where the Bluebells have made themselves comfortably at home throughout the lawn. Ever...
Painting Green
Already this week we have seen the celebration of St. Patrick's day, and along with it the celebration of all things green. Most of all it's all about the Shamrock.
Here's a bit of background. Trad...
Spring Ready
The official first day of spring for us here in the Northern Hemisphere isn't until the 20th March, but if like me you are well and truly 'spring ready', it's time to bring out the Daffodils.
If y...
Capturing Autumn
Although this year hasn't been the best, and certainly not what any of us planned, nature has blissfully carried on regardless. Rose hips have been plentiful, the birds have been busily emptying our g...
Rose Hips
I love painting rose hips, and I love to see them in the garden too. For me rose hips play an important part not just for my autumn painting, but for the wildlife visitors we are so lucky to get.
T...
Inspiration
Waking up and being inspired every day is not an ability everyone is blessed with. Well, I'm not anyway.
Knowing that a source of inspiration really could come from anything, or any place certainl...