A community art project
During my Open Studios event I lead a community art project with the intention of bringing everyone together, regardless of age or art ability, to create a shared artwork.
Summer Art Weeks 2024
I am very happy to be taking part in Warwickshire Open Studios Summer Art Weeks this year and will be welcoming visitors to my studio between 22 June and 7 July.
Finger Paints & Fearlessness: What Kids can Teach us About Art
How we can inject a fresh perspective into our work from observing the unhibited creativity of children.
Refresh 24 Exhibition
I’m pleased to have three of my original paintings included in the Refresh 2024 exhibition at The Tarpey Gallery, alongside works from seventeen other artists.
New Art Prints
I'm thrilled to announce the launch of my new collection of art prints, and an introductory 10% discount on any print purchase until 31st December.
The Art of Finishing
The journey of creating art is unique and diverse, and recognising when a piece is ready to be shared with the world is a deeply personal decision. But is a painting every truly finished?
Commission Process: ‘Sunset Sailing’
More than just paint on a canvas, a commissioned painting is an artistic journey of exploration and collaboration. Read about the commission process for ‘Sunset Sailing’.
Walkabout in Elan Valley, Wales
At the beginning of January, my husband and I, and one of our dogs, snuck off for a few days to The Elan Valley in mid Wales. We have wanted to visit for a while, and my god it did not disappoint…
Artist block: How I get unstuck
Suffering from an art block is very real, and I’ve definitely felt a bit of a block the last few weeks. Different coping mechanisms will be more effective for different people, but here are a few of my coping mechanisms when the dreaded block appears!
My ‘why’ as an artist
I was considering this recently after someone asked me why I am an artist, and I knew that the answer was more than just getting enjoyment from making art.
Summer series inspiration
A look at inspiration behind the paintings. Scenes from a family holiday to the south coast of Devon near Burgh Island and Ayrmer Cove.
Spring/Summer series
This series of five small atmospheric abstract landscapes are the final culmination of a three month creative program I undertook earlier this year.
Creative Visionary Program - my experience
Earlier this year I took the plunge and enrolled in Nick Wilton’s Creative Visionary Programme (or CVP), a 12 week immersive course that goes deep into the Art2Life principles of design, value, colour, texture, risk and soul.