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Keeping it real

I’m enjoying creating more realistic drawings at the moment. This in itself has its own challenges. I used an old photograph of the...

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Nov 9, 20191 min read

Tightening up.

Loose, fluid expression or accurate, detailed representation? I constantly flit from these two approaches! I hope one day to find a happy...

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Nov 3, 20191 min read

Breakthrough

After my recent play around with inks, which has been fun and motivating, I have had a mini breakthrough. I have enjoyed the fluidity and...

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Oct 21, 20191 min read

Our tree

Today I found inspiration by looking through old photographs. I paused at a photo I had taken of ‘Our tree’. It brought back memories of...

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Oct 13, 20191 min read

Out and about

On my dog walk this morning I came across some beautiful Honeysuckle. I captured many photos and these inspired my paintings today. Enjoy.

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Oct 6, 20191 min read

Capture the essence

I’m still enjoying using ink. Mainly because I don’t get overwhelmed by colour! I’m trying to capture the essence of what I’m looking at....

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Sep 29, 20191 min read

Beautiful Autumn

As the flowers are setting seed and all seems to be turning brown I came across some beautiful cosmos flowers clinging onto the last of...

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Sep 15, 20191 min read

Autumn inspiration

The garden is full of seed heads and fading flowers and the mornings are chilly. It must be autumn! The poppy seed heads caught my eye...

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Sep 8, 20191 min read

Inky experiments

This week I have been creating with ink and bleach. I hope to develop this technique but for now I am enjoying the serendipity!

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Aug 25, 20191 min read

Inky Moths

So the inks are back! I encourage everyone to explore and experiment and return to previous mediums. I used my inky moths and procreate...

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Aug 20, 20191 min read

Just ink

This week I have been inspired by the procreate app! It has allowed me to experiment and play and enjoy creating. I plan to use it to...

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Aug 18, 20191 min read

Let’s get digital!

I received a gift from my husband this week. It was an iPad pencil and the Procreate app. I’m sure he bought these for me to keep me...

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Aug 11, 20191 min read

Knowing when to stop!

In my aim to create loose expressive artwork, I left this portrait of my dog unfinished. I don’t know if this was the right time to stop...

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Jul 21, 20191 min read

Another Dad portrait.

I thought I would have another go at drawing my dad with charcoal. It’s still not loose enough but I’m happy with the result! Hope you...

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Jul 19, 20191 min read

Patchings Art Festival

My annual trip to Patchings did not fail to deliver! I met some inspiring artists, saw amazing artwork and watched some brilliant...

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Jul 14, 20191 min read

Combining techniques

I love pattern, definition and loose styles. In the past I have achieved a combination of these using pen and watercolours. I’m now...

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Jun 30, 20191 min read

Mixed media

I’m never satisfied with how dark my darks are when I work in graphite. However my recent dabble with Panpastels has left me with the...

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Jun 23, 20191 min read

Reference material

Beautiful flowers are popping up everywhere! I’m taking the opportunity to photograph as many as possible for future reference material!

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Jun 16, 20191 min read

Seeking inspiration

Beautiful peonies and the strange physalis are providing me with inspiration this week. I have taken lots of photos to edit and hopefully...

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Jun 9, 20191 min read

Keeping it real

I adore bright colourful semi abstract art. I would love to be able to create it, however up to now I have not achieved this. What I can...

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Jun 1, 20191 min read