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...

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...

What family traditions at Christmas do you have? Christmas is a time for memories, reflection and also looking forward. But It’s also a...

Winter can magical, but let’s be honest—it can also feel overwhelming. Getting prepared for Christmas; with big shopping lists, get...

Will you rediscover the power of Christmas cards this year, connecting with people beyond social media and email and do something far...

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...

Capturing every quirk and whisker in a unique painting.   Commissioning a painting is much easier than you may think, but if it’s...

I am very honoured to participate in the exhibition  Ukraine: Past to Future  in Milton Keynes this September. This remarkable exhibition...

Painting responsibly with oil paints I want to be an artist who minimises my impact on the environment.  People will often have unfounded...