9 June 2026
Five times at Périgord Retreats, and the magic is still there.. Every single time I hop on the train in southern France and get whisked through French countryside and villages to Gourdon Station — ...
11 May 2026
We're just back from a month in South Africa - lots of family time, visits to favourite haunts, climbing and camping, and, of course, a little bit of sketching time. I grew up in South Africa and when...
26 March 2026
I'm just back from Marrakech, and honestly, I'm still processing it. The colour alone is enough to keep a painter busy for months — saffron yellow, paprika red, the deep earthy tones of cumin and tu...
19 March 2026
A week in Marrakesh: sketching, souks, and golden sunsets. I've been home a week now, and I'm not quite back. Part of me is still sitting in front of the Koutoubia Mosque as the light turns golden, he...
27 February 2026
Last weekend I ran a poll on Patreon and it seems a number of people are interested in different ways to approach watercolours and adding different media. I'm excited about this! Let's mix things up a...
5 October 2025
Marrakech painting retreat — a creative adventure in Morocco. 3 rooms left!! I’m thrilled to be teaming up once again with Katel and Harrison from Périgord Retreats — but this time, we’re swa...
15 September 2025
We spent our summer holidays in the French Alps this year. A whole month of catching up with friends, hiking, exploring pretty towns, flying for David and sketching outdoors for me. You probably know ...
15 September 2025
Have you ever dreamed of wandering through medieval villages, sketchbook in hand, capturing stone archways, sunlit vineyards, and mountain views that take your breath away?. Imagine staying in a beaut...
23 June 2025
I've just returned from another magical 10-day retreat at Perigord Retreats in France—and I’m still smiling. My sketchbook came home with pages of sketches in it, but my heart feels even fuller: w...