Today’s advent calendar picture features a snow painting. We don’t often have snow in Southern England but of course it is frequently depicted in Christmas scenes. That is down to the Victorians it seems, as they were in a mini ice age. I found this interesting article that explains more about the tradition.
St.Michael’s Mount, National Trust I recently had a short break in Cornwall and St.Michael’s Mount was definitely a highlight. However a step into is an understatement, there are a lot of steep steps to get there but worth the hike! We timed it just right being able to walk there and back at low tide. …
A selection of my alphabet colouring book drawings are now on display upstairs in Exeter library reading room alongside original paintings. The exhibition also includes animal glass paintings (now listed on my website). Here’s a photo of the painted glassware downstairs with a copy of the book. I’ve already sold some spiral bound books, which …
Animal Alphabet Project Progress I’ve almost finished painting the glassware to accompany my animal alphabet colouring book and all sketches are now done. There are more wall art glass paintings to do but should be on schedule to finish by May, ready to go on display in the library. Had hoped to finish earlier but …
Happy New Year everyone and wishing you a happy and healthy 2018. I mentioned in a previous post that I’ll be working on a new project, so I’m excited about 2018 when I’ll be creating a colouring book and new wall art paintings. This new direction does involve some risk as I’m coming out of …
January, February are generally the coldest months in the UK, although so far we’ve gone from freezing nights to spring temperatures! Here in Devon it’s warm enough for Palm trees but it’s best to protect them from frost. So how do you cover them with a tree cover? By tree hugging, be a tree hugger! …
