Allotment
I found this little shed on the edge of some allotments very appealing - there is something casual about the pieces of abandoned fencing,...
The Sanctuary cafe turns 13
It is 13 years since the Sanctuary cafe opened in Lymm. Today over fifty children gathered to celebrate, decorating cakes and making this...
Painting sunflowers
6 people joined me today to paint sunflowers, after having lunch at Lymm Baptist church. All were over 60 and one is approaching her...
Willow
Where this willow tree grows, a hotel has just been demolished, and in its place there will be a care home, some appartments for older...
World Autism Awareness Day
Today is World Autism Awareness Day, which celebrates the resilience of people affected by this disorder. Founded in 1996, Project Art...
Crafting
Six of us met in Lymm community hub today . One of the members shared this beautiful sunflower painting, on 4 different canvases. Two...
Eagle Brow
This pen and ink sketch is a view down Eagle Brow in Lymm, from the window of the Coffee Shop. The building on the right is the Spread...
Sketching
Yesterday we sat outside in bright sunshine, and I did a little sketch of plants in pots. Tiny red buds are starting to appear on the...
G is for gecko and grasshopper
There is a new baby in the family. His name is Gus, and I have made him a card (g is for googly eyes.)
How to paint sunflowers in watercolour
I began with a small brush, dabbing dots of rose madder and burnt umber in a circle for the centre of the first flower. I used the same...