an olive branch in watercolour
12 February 2026
There’s something wonderfully calming about painting botanicals. You don’t need to rush — you can slow right down and paint one leaf at a time, dipping in and out of the painting whenever you fi...
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painting winter light and shadows in watercolour
4 February 2026
Join me in the little village just above where we live in the Pyrenees, on a quiet, sunny winter morning after an overnight snowfall. Last week we woke to a world completely transformed — fresh snow...
from planning to painting
30 January 2026
A norwegian grass-roofed cottage in watercolour. Have you noticed how I almost never paint exactly from a reference photo? That’s not accidental. Before I ever pick up a brush, I spend time analysin...
adventures in colour
14 January 2026
Excited to announce my new watercolour journey "Adventures in Colour". This journey brings together four structured watercolour pathways, each with 6 deep-dive lessons. Each pathway is designed to wor...
painting a norwegian winter scene in watercolour
2 January 2026
Let's travel to Norway. Happy New Year, everyone — here’s to a creative, joy-filled 2026! Let’s start the year with something beautifully calm and a little bit chilly: a peaceful winter lakeside...
holly in the snow: a calm festive watercolour lesson
22 December 2025
A classic winter subject. Deck the halls 😊 This week’s painting is a sprig of holly dusted with a light touch of snow — a classic Christmas subject that feels both festive and timeless. Holly i...
a festive watercolour collection for cards and quiet creative time
12 December 2025
A festive collection from the patreon archives. With the holiday season approaching, I’ve created a Christmas-themed collection on Patreon, bringing together some of my favourite festive tutorials f...
paint a winter snow scene in watercolour
5 December 2025
December already… yikes! But that also means it’s officially acceptable to bring a little winter magic into the studio. For this week’s watercolour tutorial, we’re painting our very first snow...
A step-by-step Tuscan sketchbook scene in loose watercolour
11 November 2025
Last month I spent a week teaching a small group in Tuscany, and the landscape was nothing short of magical. Autumn had arrived in full colour—the brightest ochres, russets, and deep greens I’ve e...