I’m so excited today to be working on a collaborative project to celebrate National Tree Week. I assisted a Weeping Beech Tree at Hergest Croft Gardens to sketch using walnut tree ink and the wind. It all came together and started by me peering out of the window on my weather watch, to see the…
Painting with the Wind
Today I was bursting to try something new with the help of the elements. Wrapped up ready for the weather, I stepped out and up onto Hergest Ridge. With the wind in my face and the rain pounding my jacket, I walked the route taken by hoof and foot before me. It’s a well trodden…
Sketching with Siwan Gillick
Out through the door and into the fresh morning air I went, to meet Siwan Gillick, a creator of landscapes on canvas of the abstract kind. One of her paintings hangs on the wall in my flat and inspires me everyday to read the land in a different way. As we walk up onto the…
Artists together
As the mist and heavy dew was lifting outside, on my Sketchbook Friday, I wandered out to meet an inspiring Shropshire artist, Alice Savery from Alice Draws the Line, who was heading over for a creative morning. I was excited to be meeting another artist and a chance to see things with different eyes. The…
Bold Colour
Out of the drawer and onto the palette, I wanted to explore the boldness of colour, indoors this time. Acrylics are not my usual choice for my sketchbook, but recently I have been admiring Abstract Art and I have been inspired to have a go. With no preconceived pattern in my head, the paint…
How to draw sound
I had a wonderful day walking and drawing sound in the sunshine in the Brecon Beacons yesterday. Heading into the hills, it was a day to capture the sounds from the season. I was so surprised with the amount of insect life, which joined me on my page, all interested in what I was doing….
Creative Walk at Kington Festival
Out of the gallery we went and into the drizzle on our Kington Festival creative walk. The group were settled and excited; the rain drops were light and stayed with us as we discovered the pigments the plants hold tight. Under the tree canopy, Sue, Tricia, Penny and Kaye had a go at Painting…
Kington Walking Festival
I’m excited about the creative walk I’m leading tomorrow as part of Kington Walking Festival. All packed and prepared, whatever the weather. Got my fingers crossed for sunshine, or at least the rain to hold off for two hours between 2-4pm in Kington. Even if it rains we will have fun and there is plenty…
Exhibiting in h.Art
This week I am exhibiting in h.Art at Made in the Marches Gallery, in Kington, Herefordshire. Tomorrow I will be in the gallery in the afternoon and on Sunday 16th in the morning. Come along and meet me. I’ve been to see some fabulous exhibitions already, there is a wealth of talent in Herefordshire. You…
Land-Art on the Beach
Off to the beach today for a creative time by the sea. A change in location is always good for experimenting with creativity. Having grown up by the sea, the salty air takes me right back to those days playing on the beach. Today’s play time started with a bit of landart. I discovered some…
