I am a visual artist and illustrator who uses nature and the people I meet as my inspiration.
A beautiful invitation arrived and plans were made to attend. However as the date drew closer we were unable to go & the bride-&-groom-to-be would not accept a monetary gift for their wishing well in our absence. So what to do? “Love doesn’t make the world go round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile” Franklin P…
How does one pay tribute to a special dog? For eight years I have known him. He was already 10 when I met him. Dexter has been the guardian of good energy and unconditional love enjoyed at our Wednesday group of wonderful friends for several years. Year in, year out, he has been a cherished and loyal participant…
They say that rules are meant to be broken. As an artist your creativity is always spiked by doing something different. It is in the discovery of new ways to look at things that our imagination is stretched. There are many techniques that can be employed to achieve this such as using a frame to see things…
If you have ever attended a yoga class you will recognise these little gems. Chakras are said to be energy centres that align the body from the base of the spine to the crown of the head and beyond if you count the auric field. They offer the perfect balance within the body for tapping the…
Knowing which primary colour is behind your colour selection is an important step when choosing colour for your home. If you have ever been to the hardware store to select white paint for example you will know what I mean. The dilemma of choosing the “correct” white from the multitude available becomes even more confusing when you…
Living in a small home I know what it is like to have no room to unleash your creative passions! One of the places I often work is in our main living area over the dining table where I can spread out and enjoy the natural light from the garden. However, at the end of the…
They say that we should banish fear and negativity as much as possible in our everyday lives. In a world where the unknown is regularly banished in favour of what we can understand and control, we run the risk of leaving nothing to the imagination. “Fear has two meanings: Forget Everything And Run or Face Everything…
When a person creates art, or when they experience other people’s art, they are making a connection. More than just about the making of art or the simple seeing of something new, art is about the meaning we seek both in ourselves as well as in our connection with the world. Sometimes we would like…
I’m constantly in awe of nature. Not just in its capacity to create and control life on this wondrous planet but also, in the little things. Those moments when you notice the leaves changing colour on the trees; raindrops glistening on the window; a butterfly fluttering from flower to flower; blades of grass dancing in the wind;…
Hello and Welcome to my very first blog on my new website! When I first tell a person I am a visual artist, I am often met with great interest shortly followed by “Are you a starving or a thriving artist?” “Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” Vincent Van…
