Spring has finally arrived (at least in theory) so I thought it about time I got back to sharing tales of my doings, goings and ponderings here on this little corner again. To be honest, after a busy and eventful few months, I have been glad to get back to my simple little life of … [Read more…]
For me, the beginnings of becoming an artist were seeded in the pages of the many books I read (and re-read) as a child, with the variety of illustrations offering a gateway in to other worlds and experiences. And so even though it is (mostly) animals that form the focus of much of my artwork, … [Read more…]
I have been enjoying the simplicity of painting in only black and white recently, playing with shades of light and dark to create small monochrome works of art. In truth this isn’t a great leap from my normal process. Once I have filled in the background on canvas or paper I usually paint freestyle in … [Read more…]
My days of late have been a weaving of workings in paint and pencil, selling of wares, woodland wanders and the occasional foray to meet with friends. This lovely thrum of low-key but consistent activity is making the days fly by and I can hardly believe that’s it is already June. There is a saying … [Read more…]
I have always loved books and as a child some of my greatest treasures were stories illustrated with beautiful workings in pencil, pen or paint. The pictures would create a visual context for the tales and bring to life worlds both real and imagined. I would spend hours gazing at the illustrations longing to crawl into … [Read more…]