20 May 2021
Since I'm planning on teaching a 10 day painting retreat in France this September (details here), of course I'm dreaming about sketching those beautiful old villages and gorgeous landscapes again. And...
15 April 2018
I've recently finished my little sketchbook and my bigger one is almost done too! This one starts back in November 2017 and goes until just a few days ago. The first sketches show lots of fresh spring...
27 February 2018
Along with fellow Wanaka Arts Society members Jo Nimmo, Jenny Hill, Susie Ruddenklau, Karen Scott, Joanne Deaker, Kym Beaton, I will be exhibiting at next week's Wanaka A&P Show. Original artworks for...
5 January 2018
In the last month I have been including trees in my abstract landscapes again. The one above is my latest one, finished just a couple of days ago. While I was painting it I was thinking back on all th...
15 December 2017
I am sure it's no news to you that I love the fields, mountains and lakes around my home. And that I love birds and trees. And that I love painting little paintings :-) So I have a new set of little a...
14 December 2017
At first glance this painting seems to be almost monochrome, a calming and serene blue and white. A closer look reveals a rich layering of colour, creating a depth to the water in the foreground. The ...
4 December 2017
This afternoon I added a new section to my shop with a number of small abstracts. I love painting these little gems. It's fun to use them to add a little touch of colour to a shelf or wall. And, someh...
1 December 2017
I have artwork coming out of my ears! It's true. And I'd rather it was coming out of my brush and onto new canvasses, paper and panels :-) So to clear some space in my studio and my home, I'm running ...
28 November 2017
As often happens when I start a new series of abstract landscape paintings, each new one becomes a bit simpler in composition as I eliminate elements and find that sweet spot in painting the essence o...