Into the sunshine I went with art materials tucked under my arm, to discover and sketch my view. The trees were calling today and so I headed to Wapley Hill Fort near Presteigne in The Welsh Marches. You can wander up hill, through the trees, to reach an Iron Age Hill fort at the top….
Tag: Landscapes
Creativity Outdoors
It feels like a totally different experience when you pack up your art materials and take them outdoors. You are off on an adventure and unless you have a something in mind, you create things you discover on your walk or the view before you. I create mixed media sketches on my walks. Using watercolours,…
Walking with the Ancients
My creativity is inspired by the natural world around us. To walk amongst ancient trees is my most inspirational place to be. I’ve had the pleasure to work with these fine trees through my work in the Conservation Sector over the last 17 years. I love looking up to see shapes and faces in their…
Painting Plein Air
Yesterday I was excited to be heading outside in the sunshine to sketch in the landscape, to feel the sun on my face and sketch what I see in front of me. I’m capturing the landscapes in my local area. These are the hills I see on my travels and I know their names. I…