Illustrating Children’s Books
Having bought brush pens for ink I made a lot of Black and white ink sketches, line drawings and sketches and made patterns, sketches and drawings for products
What’s New
Artist News and Information. Projects embarked on or completed and Events
Spring Plants at the Studio
Daffodils bounce back well after early frosts and their resilience is inspiring in everyday life, and now they inspire three paintings.
My Cards at Outlines Gallery
I have been busy making cards from paintings and here is a preview of some of the designs. The list is growing it’s really quite exciting now that my cards are for sale at Outlines Art Gallery.
Countryside Rescue
The day started well; I went in my van to collect John after he cycled accross Dartmoor and camped overnight. We met at the edge of the moor where we planned to continue crossing the moor and enjoying the drive.
Happy New Year 2021
With hopes for a much better year ahead and good health, happy times and financial comfort for everyone, I’m not complaining.
Oh Joy, Bananas!
Aren’t Bananas fantastic! They come in loads of shapes sizes and colours. Bananas make great subjects for paintings, they taste good and they are good for you! I always have bananas on my shopping list the moment I have only two left. I have included bananas in various still life paintings over the years. There …
A Card Becomes A Mug
A Card Made for a Friend is Special. Sometimes you just can’t find the right card in the local shop, and while we need to keep our distance to avoid the dreaded virus, a hand made card is the way to go. More than that, it is personal and topical. This hand-painted card has evolved …
Creative in Isolation
Popular thought about creativity in general is contradictory at first glance. While many artists say that they are at their best in solitude, others find the presence of others fires them up. Inspiration may come from people in ordinary life and other artists, and the reaction of audiences plays its part. But overall it’s true …
Custom Print Skater Dress Cockerels Design
Custom Print Dress with Cockerel watercolours on a White backround. Each dress is printed and hand made to order.
Watch the Video showing the printed dress and me wearing it – I was so pleased!
Painting the Grey Fergie
Tractor Painting. This Grey Fergie Tractor was parked up on the nearby hard stand for a few days undergoing a spot of TLC. The weather was fine and the ground firm so I took the opportunity to paint it in relative comfort. It was within easy reach and it was good to be out there …