Lockdown life and lasting love.

So here we are in November, the evenings are dark and the temperatures are getting low. Normally by now (what’s normal?) I would be in Spain; enjoying higher temperatures, catching up with friends and working in my studio. But its fine, I’ve enjoyed seeing...
Guest Designer for StencilGirl®

Guest Designer for StencilGirl®

I love testing products… it brings out the nerd in me, so when Mary Beth from  StencilGirl® asked me to be Guest Designer for October I didn’t hesitate! You can watch the video I made for her, and read it here or head to StencilGirl® To buy them in...
Is Abstract a Genre or Style?

Is Abstract a Genre or Style?

Someone asked me recently to help them develop their work in a more abstract style, which led to me reflecting on the word ‘style’. We all identify with other artists depending on their style, we are drawn to their way of working and want to experiment...
Making your mark

Making your mark

As a child, like most children I drew constantly, mostly from my imagination. My father ran a shop and I would be placed on a high stool in the corner with a pile of newsprint and crayons. My mother worked as a secretary for my uncle, an architect in Holborn. During...
Pinterest as a tool for artists

Pinterest as a tool for artists

We all love looking at other peoples work and we learn so much about our own work by doing so. No-one works in a bubble, we are all influenced by what we see around us, our life experiences and the art we encounter. We can seek guidance from other artists work when we...