painting holiday in France, 2026
29 April 2025
Exciting news! My 2026 painting retreat in France is now open for bookings. This year’s retreat filled up quickly, and I expect 2026 to be no different. If you’ve ever dreamed of sketching in the ...
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old ruined barn in pen and watercolour
9 April 2025
For this lesson, we’re stepping just outside my house to paint a scene I’ve sketched a few time — my neighbour’s old, ruined barn set against a sweeping mountain backdrop. It’s one of those ...
the matterhorn in spring
6 March 2025
There’s something magical about the Matterhorn — its sharp, snow-covered peak, the way clouds drift around it, and the wildflowers at its base. It feels like a place straight out of a storybook! C...
painting holidays in europe 2025
27 February 2025
From the moment I picked up a brush 25 years ago, I knew I wanted to paint outdoors. There’s something about slowing down, sketching on location, and capturing the stories of my travels, that makes ...
watercolour cherub
12 February 2025
Could he look more tranquil?? In this watercolour lesson we paint this sleepy cherub. If you haven't painted a figure before, then statues are a great place to start. Somehow they feel less daunting. ...
watercolour seal
4 February 2025
Such a wonderful content pose. I couldn't resist painting this bliss ;-) I really enjoy sketching animals. It's so much about observation, right from the pencil drawing through to the brush strokes. A...
painting holiday in Tuscany, Italy
26 January 2025
Ever wanted to paint in Tuscany? It’s an artists dream and I know I can’t wait. I’ve been invited by the Steinberg family to guide a small group on a painting holiday in October 2025. We’ll be...
why the direction of your brush strokes matters
23 January 2025
The direction of your brush strokes does more than just apply paint to paper—it shapes the story your painting tells. The brush stroke direction creates convincing forms, guides movement and can inf...
my surfinias
14 January 2025
I'm thinking about those of you in the southern hemisphere - are your social feeds full of snowy scenes like ours in the northern hemisphere? If so, you're probably hankering after a more summery scen...