Monthly Archives: July 2014

This week

I delivered a new collection of coastal inspired pieces to The Hayrack Gallery at The Old Dairy Farm Craft Centre in Upper Stowe yesterday. Some of the hanging wall panels aren’t up yet, but I’m really happy with the display so far. Robert & Kim, the gallery owners, said: “We particularly like the houses which […]

Sketchbook Project week 3

Another week has passed which means 7 more drawings have been produced for the sketchbook project I am taking part in with Megan Ashwell Design. Our drawings will be used as inspirational imagery and design ideas for creating new work, and we will also be producing some cards from various drawings. You can view my […]

Sketchbook Project week 2

I have to admit I am struggling a little to keep up with producing a drawing every day for a whole month as part of our sketchbook project, but I’m glad we set such a tough challenge. It is a great motivation task! If you are a creative person I would recommend a similar challenge […]

Trip to the allotment

As part of our sketchbook project (see first post here), we are aiming to meet up once a week to focus on some drawing in different locations. Our first meet up was at a local allotment on Wednesday last week. It was such a refreshing change to be out and about surrounded by inspirational shapes, […]

Sketchbook Project

Following on from my trip to New Designers, I mentioned that myself and Megan Ashwell Designs were going to be challenging ourselves with a new project (if you missed that post, you can view it here). Our plan for the project is to chose a theme to work with, and produce at least one drawing […]

This week . . .

Last Sunday I was in Caldecott Park in Rugby for ‘Art in the Park’, a celebration of local artists surrounded by beautiful trees. This was my first ever experience of having a stall outside being completely uncovered, so we were really lucky to have the sun shining all day. It was great to get some […]

New Designers 2014

Last Friday I took a day out with Megan from Megan Ashwell Designs and visited the New Designers 2014 exhibition at The Business Design Centre in London. Myself and Megan both met at a local fair a couple of years ago, and it turned out we had very similar interests and passions. I now own […]

Showcase at Three Little Pigs

I am very excited to share with you a special showcase  of my work at Three Little Pigs gift shop in Pershore, Worcestershire. The shop has a very welcoming atmosphere, offering carefully selected original gifts and handmade art. Regular workshops take place in the shop so if you are thinking of learning a new skill, […]