Just as my Moon Boots thought their time was up for another year, they were on and we were out ready to create, whatever the weather. The vibrant sulphur- yellow of the Witch Hazel caught my eye against the snow as I wandered by. I could feel their excitement as I took the time to…
Category: Creative
Into the fresh air…
I’m excited to see what I discover on my creative walk this weekend. I love spending time sketching Outdoors in nature. Instagram: @thewalkingsketchbook
Spring is here!
Out on my nature walk today, the exciting burst of colour captivated me. The carpet of vivid purple crocuses were a treat to see, with their bright yellow stamens pointing up to the sky. You can’t miss them as they wave back and forth in the breeze, as the sun shines it’s spotlight onto them….
Sketching in the Snow
I’ve been snowed in for a few days following Storm Emma, bringing those icy winds our way and blowing the snow into sculptural drifts throughout the Countryside. The sunshine was bright, so I ventured out all wrapped up, with my camera and Sketchbook in hand, heading into a foot of snow, to see what caught…
The Uffington White Horse
Today I’ve been wandering in an ancient landscape and was greeted by LandArt that dates back to the Iron Age, maybe even the Bronze Age. I stood before the Uffington White Horse, on White Horse Hill in Oxfordshire, with my sketching materials ready, my blackwing pencil in hand, ready to capture this magical landscape. (Uffington…
Inspired
“Thank you for inspiring me to be creative! You are a brilliant teacher and really good at making people believe they can have a go. I have been so excited about the idea of painting all day!” Sharon Thomas
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