News from the Studio

I admit I have a weakness for sketchbooks. I’m always tempted to buy one whenever I see them – I like their lovely ‘new’ smell and all those pristine white pages waiting to be filled. There’s one though that I…

Would you like to know a little more about the person holding the paintbrush? If so, here’s a little bit about me … I’m a nature lover. A little bit boho. Into herbs and natural healing. I always have a…

I wonder if people have the idea that artists drift into their studios with a nice cup of tea in the morning and sit at their easels, immediately entering their magical creative world of making art. Oh how I wish!!…

So .. having bought your beautiful new piece of art how are you going to display it? You might have just the place in mind for hanging it on the wall; alternatively you might want to consider some other more…

I do love a jug – do you? Or a bowl. I just love the pleasing tactile shapes and colours. Particular favourites are a tall brown one with a squiggly yellow pattern which I bought at Wetheriggs Pottery in Cumbria…

Have you had your eye on one of my paintings? It could be that I have included it in my new art sale! Pop into my shop and take a look – I have generously discounted several paintings in order…

Gallery 22. Chester I’m thrilled to be taking part in a fabulous exhibition in Chester along with fellow artists from North Wales. There is lots to see including paintings, textiles, jewellery and ceramics. Come and visit! Open until 31st May…

This painting was for my personal pleasure – it was sheer joy to sit in my (rather chilly) studio and recall all the wonderful sights and sensations of my birthday visit to Florence with husband Steve and friends. I chose…

I have just returned from a wonderful trip to Florence – what a birthday treat for an art lover! As a self taught artist with just a GCE in Art to my name I’m always a tad envious of artists…

At last I have the old log burner from the sitting room installed in my studio so I am back at the easel! It really does make a huge difference I couldn’t work out in what is essentially a wooden…

Delighted that this oil painting ‘Last of the Summer Wine’ has been selected for the Castle Park Arts Open Exhibition! Do go along and view the exhibition if you get the chance – its running until 23rd December in Frodsham,…

Yesterday I invited some lovely people to what I hope is the first of many Art Lovers Afternoon Teas! Despite having a log burner in my studio which enables me to work in the colder months, my precious paintings are…