Today I wandered to a place which inspires me about my past travels. Water-Break-Its-Neck is a middle-earth kind of place, with a huge tumbling waterfall nestled in a ravine in Radnorshire. As I look up, I see trees clinging to the rocks and dangling down the banks, dripping with mosses and lichens. I’m instantly transported…
Category: The Walking Sketchbook
Winter Solstice
Adopt the pace of Nature; Her secret is patience. –Ralph Waldo Emerson–
Winter Wonderland
I woke this morning to hear that we are in Narnia and we need to find Aslan! A magical winter wonderland was waiting for us on the other side of the wardrobe door. With my camera in my pocket, moon-boots on my feet and wrapped up warm, we headed out. Snowflakes were still falling, landing…
Inspired by Light
Those who know me would say I’m like a moth to light when I’m walking out with my camera, I love to capture nature bathed in natural light. Creating nature’s lantern’s at this time of year is extra special. The photograph of a Hornbeam tree seed capsule above, is one I took a few…
A Palette of Autumn Colours
The day started with a frosty crisp to the ground, so I left it until the afternoon to head out with my sketchbook, wrapped up warm and excited about my sketching adventure. I’m captivated by the incredible Autumn colours at Hergest. I’ve not wandered far to get a collection of red leaves- not only this…
Inspired by the Gingko
I’m sat under the Gingko Biloba tree in Hergest Croft gardens. I had an urge to be with this tree and sketch its leaf today. The busy week is floating away as I breathe in the smell of Autumn. The sun is shining and the wind has picked up the rustling leaves in the trees….
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
Sketching in Norway
In early September I ventured to the Lofoten Islands for a well earned break. Whilst I was there, I wanted time with my sketchbook. I’m so glad I did. I connected much more by drawing my view, compared to the click of my camera. My sketches mean so much more to me, now I…
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