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Are art challenges worth doing ? How I ended up painting a dragon.
25 in 25 Art Challenge Art challenges have become increasingly popular and at the start of the year there are a plethora of them to...
Feb 74 min read
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A brush with history; rediscovering Frances Allitsen
When I am working with old music I always look to find out more about the composers. Some are well known familiar names; others have...
Jan 182 min read
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Christmas Cake and Charity Shops - Your Christmas Traditions
What family traditions at Christmas do you have? Christmas is a time for memories, reflection and also looking forward. But It’s also a...
Dec 26, 20244 min read
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How to unwrap some calm this Christmas
Winter can magical, but let’s be honest—it can also feel overwhelming. Getting prepared for Christmas; with big shopping lists, get...
Nov 30, 20243 min read
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Embrace some snail mail this Christmas and ditch the digital.
Will you rediscover the power of Christmas cards this year, connecting with people beyond social media and email and do something far...
Nov 10, 20243 min read
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Unlocking the quiet and calm this Christmas
Christmas …. It’s a bit of a marmite word! Lots to love about it and lots that is hard… As the holiday season comes around we can become...
Nov 1, 20243 min read
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The perfect way to cherish your pet
Capturing every quirk and whisker in a unique painting. Commissioning a painting is much easier than you may think, but if it’s...
Oct 5, 20244 min read
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Strokes of Unity: Connecting Ukraine's Past and Future Through Art
I am very honoured to participate in the exhibition Ukraine: Past to Future in Milton Keynes this September. This remarkable exhibition...
Sep 5, 20242 min read
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Art without Harm
Painting responsibly with oil paints I want to be an artist who minimises my impact on the environment. People will often have unfounded...
Aug 14, 20243 min read
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Smile for the Canvas
Easy Photography Tips for your Pet Portrait Paintings and one simple change that will improve your pet photos from today! When you...
Aug 1, 20244 min read
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Do you want to celebrate your animals and put your pets in the spotlight?
Your pets large and small are all incredible members of your family. They are much loved and you spend time daily with them. They have a...
Jul 15, 20243 min read
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Curious how art can transform your home?
Discover more: Bucks Art Weeks at Stony Stratford As Bucks Art Weeks comes close, I’m thrilled to invite you to come along and see my...
May 31, 20243 min read
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Cards speak louder than emails: what your digital inbox can’t offer.
Do you know that sending and receiving letters and cards is good for our physical and mental health? There is something special about the...
Apr 29, 20243 min read
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What is the ultimate tribute for your fur-ever friend?
How much do the animals in your life mean to you? Do you know there are just 4 steps involved in the ultimate tribute? There now seems to...
Apr 4, 20243 min read
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The myth of Blue Monday and why its actually a great day…
Do you even know what it is? It was nothing more than something dreamed up to sell holidays ! Remember that… just another way in January...
Jan 15, 20243 min read
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How do we make our art practices sustainable?
Today is world sustainability day (October 26th) It's a word that is increasingly heard but its overuse and greenwashing have diffused...
Oct 26, 20231 min read
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From Creating to Calm
How can art help transform your mental health? Can it help YOU with the stresses of everyday? October 10th is World Mental Health Day....
Oct 10, 20234 min read
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Why is original art such a great gift?
Does it always have to be for someone else or can you gift yourself? Of course you can… are you worth it? Yes of course you are. Buying...
Sep 22, 20232 min read
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Bucks Art Weeks 2023
Bucks Art Weeks: An Artistic Journey This year I had the incredible opportunity to take part in an exhibition with the Stony Stratford...
Jun 24, 20234 min read
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To all the chipped cups...
Matt Haig :The comfort book It’s okay to be the cup with the chip in it. That’s the one with a story. … It’s okay to be who you are. It’s...
Feb 8, 20235 min read
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