Summer 2024 Round-up
It has been a bit of a whirlwind. Summer 2024 kicked off with a guest appearance at the first Thornton Open Studios and Art Trail. I had the pleasure of showing artwork in good […]
How I challenged my art with creative constraints
During the Covid lockdown times, my personal artwork got a little stale. This was just one more thing to deal with during an already tough time. It seemed like the restrictions brought out new creativity for lots of people, whether it was baking or sewing or starting a new business. I just wanted to express […]
Saltaire Arts Trail 2023
I’m excited to share that from May 27-29, I’ll be exhibiting new paintings and prints at The Little Craft House for the Saltaire Art Trail 2023!
I’m just back […]
How to tell the difference between original paintings and giclée art prints
Is this an original or a print?
You want to purchase a special artwork but you aren’t sure whether you should buy the ‘original’ or a ‘giclée art print’ of it. Here’s my […]
MY TOP CREATIVITY PODCAST RECOMMENDATIONS
I’ve always loved listening to music while I’m doing creative projects. Over the past few years, I’ve become a huge fan of podcasts about creativity, art, illustration and the business of doing all those things. I enjoy and appreciate the friendly voices and deep conversations that podcasts provide. I’m always on the lookout for new […]
My Year In Review 2021
Creativity and new directions in post-lockdown times
With the Free Little Library in 2021.
It might seem a little bit early to review my life at the beginning of December, but we’re coming […]
Launching my 100 Days of Enchantment Project 2019
An enchanting new image in my sketchbook every day for 100 days…now there’s a challenge!
Sometimes fate steps in and gives you a big fat clue about what art project to do next. That happened last weekend when Victoria Johnson posted on Instagram that she was doing the 100 Day […]
My EU GDPR Statement Of Data Protection Compliance
I have read the Information Commissioner’s Office guidelines for compliance with the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) rules that took effect on May 25, 2018. This document explains how I comply. If you have given me your email address by emailing me or subscribing to my newsletter, please read this to reassure yourself that […]
It’s New Year Resolution time again!
There is a slightly doom-laden quality to January 2nd. Not only do a lot of people go back to their daily routines after the holidays, but all the mass media images of tinsel, bubbly and celebration have already morphed into bright, hard-edged images of summer holidays, weight reduction and home improvement. After a couple of […]