I have noticed over the last few weeks that my life and work patterns have changed. Things are slowing down, settling into a new, gentle structure. I am noticing too, that these changes have affected me in a very positive way and I feel far more content, and much calmer than I have done in a long time.
Read MoreJune has been a damp, mostly dismal and somewhat cool month, interspersed with hopeful rays of feeble warm sunshine.
A couple of weeks ago I took this painting to the framers, quite a few people told me that it reminded them of music and I had to agree, hence it's name.
Read MoreI'm still really engrossed in my journey of exploring abstract art. It's a totally new avenue for me, as those of you who have followed for a while will know. For many years I painted coastal scenes, things and places you would recognise.
Read MoreAfter a long absence, I'm back on my Blog. I have decided to intersperse writing helpful tutorial, sharing advice and stories along with Journal type posts, sharing what I'm up to in the studio, with behind the scenes pictures, on a more regular basis.
Read MorePainting is such an emotional process, and although the euphoria of finishing a good piece is one of the best feelings in the world, there are times when the opposite happens too.
Read MoreFalling out of love with my work has happened a few times over the years. It's nothing very dramatic, it's a feeling that almost seems to creep up on me and take me unawares until one day, the realisation dawns. Something about my paintings just no longer seem to make me feel that spark anymore.
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