Most people have heard of park run… it costs nothing, you turn up and run 5km, you are part of a community and at the end you get to see where you came alongside everyone else. Then for some, you go for coffee and a chat! There is support no matter what level of experience you have. Urban sketching is so similar… it costs nothing, you turn up and sketch for an hour, we see how we all did in a wonderful supportive community and at the end we gather (usually in a coffee shop) a

If you are not a fan of being in a busy shopping centre in the run up to Christmas and want to support small businesses rather than the big giant that is Amazon. Our pop-up showcase in Stony Stratford is the perfect place to kick start your Christmas preparations and you can feel smug in knowing you have supported independent artists and artisans which gifting something unique and special. You can find us on the 8th November (10am-4pm) at the Bull Hotel in Stony Stratford (MK

Personalised bridesmaid gifts with a story that was 90 years in the making

A Whirlwind of Inspiration I thought after Bucks Art Weeks it would be quiet. In some ways, it was. However, my art had other ideas! I...

Do you holdback from using a sketchbook? Do you know why? Here are some of the main reasons (and ways to move past them) that sketchbooks can be intimidating

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 slipped away out of not only popularity but out of history. There are those who clearly had successful careers in music and yet they fall into the category of forgotten names.  Recently I started work on a painting where I used a surface I had prepared last year. The music was titled Youth and composed by Frances Allitsen. I had chosen to paint

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...

Easy Photography Tips for your Pet Portrait Paintings and one simple change that will improve your pet photos from today! When you...

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...

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...

Do you know that sending and receiving letters and cards is good for our physical and mental health? There is something special about the...

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...

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...