

Millstream
I began this painting with washes of blue watercolour paint for the sky and water. I painted the banks in burnt sienna acrylic gouache,...
World Mental Health Day
The World Health Organisation recognises World Mental Health Day on 10 October every year. The most recent data (April 2021) shows that...


Conker eyes
I spent this afternoon painting conkers with white acrylic paint - although it seems a shame to hide the beautiful brown glossiness. I...


Seasonal crafts
Sometinmes the simplest ideas are the best. When I searched for things to make with leftover ribbon, this lovely idea from...
Better choices for children
Recently social media reported a local girl of fourteen being rushed to hospital, after collapsing in the street. She had, according to...


Knitting great British writers
I have knitted Jane Austen, described by her nephew as " a clear brunette with a rich colour; she had full round cheeks, with mouth and...


Owl
I used acorn cups for eyes on this owl, with pupils drawn on with felt pen. The beak came from a beech tree and the tufts on top of the...


Mill Stream
The inspiration for this painting is a stream in the Peak district, which once powered the corn mill that is now home to a friend. I...
Art for Life
Firstsite in Colchester has been named the winner of Art Fund Museum of the Year 2021 During the pandemic, they inspired local people to...


Friends of Lymm library craft group
10 people met in Lymm library today- we painted autumn leaves and berries, and made Christmas decorations.