Inspiration, Paintings: Inspirational Japan

Inspiration, Paintings: Inspirational Japan

My muse – Mt Fuji. We’ve recently been travelling in Japan and Hong Kong and the trip was a feast of beautiful views and a source of so much inspiration. Over the next few months I’m going to share my creative journey. This is to show how valuable it is to have...
Mondays Masterclass – Alvaro Castagnet -news

Mondays Masterclass – Alvaro Castagnet -news

On Mondays I wax lyrical about my favourite artists and how I’ve been inspired by their work. Alvaro Castagnet is a great favourite and expert in watercolour. He is a master draughtsman, he has no trouble in drawing very complex buildings and architecture. His...
Mondays Masterclass

Mondays Masterclass

Marc Chagall – dreamy, soft colours and so  romantic. I’ve always liked his style. It resonates with me and somehow pulls me into his world. Interesting when you delve into his works and find out the hardship he went through, and yet he never lost sight of his...
Snow snow snow!!!

Snow snow snow!!!

It’s a mixed blessing, I love the snow but always a worry if you are travelling. I was in Wales and needed to travel back to Devon by train the day the snow hit. Up until that point it was an only a dusting on the mountains. On my day of travel it was much thicker,...