International Day of Happiness
Did anyone else know that today, the 20th March, is the International Day of Happiness? I certainly didn’t until I heard it mentioned on the
March 20, 2024 No Comments
My weekly watercolour blog
All hands on deck!
We watched the film Titanic with our daughter for the first time this week and it’s obviously still playing on my mind! The ‘all hands
March 6, 2024 1 Comment
Exciting exhibition news!
I’m delighted that I can finally go public with the news that in only a few weeks time, I’ll be part of a small –
February 28, 2024 2 Comments
Disappointing news from the Royal Institute for Painters in Watercolour
Well, I’m sure that the title of this post alone is a giveaway to this week’s main news item. I received notification last Friday that
February 21, 2024 No Comments
A grey day watercolour painting
It feels as if there’s been so many grey days of late – so much so it’s obviously beginning to affect my painting! Here’s a
February 14, 2024 6 Comments
Fabriano Acquarello 2024 Selection Success!
Delighted to share the news that I’ve once again been selected to represent England and Wales at this year’s Fabriano Acquarello in Watercolor Convention in
February 7, 2024 6 Comments
Rain on the lane watercolour with WIP shots
Super brief post on the writing front tonight I’m afraid! This Friday at noon is the deadline for entries for this year’s Royal Society of
January 31, 2024 4 Comments
The British Art Prize 2023 and a work in progress
A brief post this week, but not an insignificant one! The British Art Prize exhibition opened today at the Gallery Oxo on London’s Southbank! The
January 17, 2024 4 Comments
My ‘not’ New Year resolutions for 2024!
First off, here’s a quick update on my ivories! Last week I was bemoaning the tooth that I cracked last Wednesday that I fully predicted
January 10, 2024 No Comments
Well hello 2024!
Happy New Year everyone! I hope that everyone has had a wonderful festive season and a great New Year. I have had a wonderful time,
January 3, 2024 8 Comments
A Quick Look back at 2023
I hope everyone has had a wonderful Christmas and you can catch your breath and relax a little before the New Year. As is customary
December 27, 2023 10 Comments
My first ever front cover!!
Well now, here’s a lovely early Christmas present – my first ever book cover!! And for comparison, my original painting: I have had several enquiries
December 20, 2023 12 Comments