The Blog
Updates & reflections on the artist’s journey
Kitchen Art – 3 Hot Tips To Consider
Kitchen art, is there room for it? Well let's face it, the kitchen is usually the place where we all like to hang out. From cooking, creating recipes, and just having a social natter, the kitchen is the main hub of the home. However, when it comes to artwork, is the...
Five Tips For Choosing A Picture Frame
Here are five tips and suggestions for choosing a picture frame that I hope help as a starting point. It is surprising how a frame can completely change the mood and look of a painting; it is worth spending some time researching before framing any of your precious...
Stag table mat idea
Stag table mat in progressHere's a sneak peek of a stag in progess. I've been thinking a stag table mat range might be nice to develop. I've been busy in the back ground creating a series of stags and wildlife, which will be launched later in the year. Although it may...
Acid free tape will put you in the picture
Acid free tape ...Why do you need to use it?So, you have decided to invest in a gorgeous piece of art. Perhaps you have been saving for months. Or indeed, you have been thinking and planning where you will eventually put it. However, before you put it in it's final...
Birdwatching view from the art studio
Birdwatching is definitely a distraction! I must admit it is so funny today watching this wonderful little world outside from the art studio. It is hilarious to watch the goings on. It's to a point I can't put brush to paper. How am I suppose to paint when all this...
The bigger dream of why I am an artist
What is your life purpose? Ever wonder why you do what you do? What is your purpose in life? In the silence of my studio in Staffordshire, and looking at the clouds and the blue skies above me, it is incredible to think that we're constantly moving. The world...
Original Cat painting, waiting for Christmas
"Waiting for Christmas" This cat painting is inspired by a memory of my own cat. If you have ever owned a cat with personality then you will understand my feelings. "Pepper" came into my life when I was feeling the most vulnerable. I had moved to the U.K. having...
Where do you start when writing a children’s book?
When it comes to writing a children's book it can be difficult to know where to begin. After writing and illustrating my first book The Scruffy Dog Story there are some lessons I have learned a long the way.What questions to ask yourself when writing a book ...
Luxury Greeting Cards
Having luxury greeting cards on standby will always keep you organised. Need a quick card to brighten up someone's day? Perhaps a birthday card last minute? These gorgeous luxury greeting cards will be sure to please. Keeping a handy pack of cards available will save...
Fox Watercolour
Discover why fox watercolour painting is one of my most popular painting with art collectors. Find out the heartwarming story behind the name of the painting which is called “A Little Redhead”. I've absolutely loved painting this image simply because I love foxes. It...
A Watercolour Daffodil
Dreaming of being together again "Better Days To Come" .. A watercolour daffodil. Every time I see the first yellow daffodil peek it's head above the ground, I think the long dark winter days will soon be ending. Finally, the first flourish of spring time is just...
Learn To Draw
Learn to Draw ! Stop the chaos and learn to draw. Because who would have thought in 2020 we would be in a panic for toilet rolls? With the height of the Coronavirus, most of us are probably writing out our to do list. All this free time and do all the jobs we have not...
