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Nov 124 min read

Using Anatomy In Portraiture

A beginners guide to portraiture

Jul 92 min read

An Illustrated Food Diary: Kitchen -> Table -> Sketchbook

A breathtaking meal has the same effect as beautiful artwork. The flavours and memories of food are something I want to record in my journal

Oct 30, 20232 min read

SKETCHBOOKS AT CHRISTMAS

Despite the relentless bombardment of gaudy festivity advertised in every commercial avenue, winter still manages to be beautiful....

Oct 2, 20235 min read

Keeping A Tea Diary

First published: Artists & Illustrators Magazine, Feb 2022 Diaries can have all sorts of purposes. With the growing popularity of bullet...

Feb 1, 20222 min read

The Garden in February - Garden Journaling part 2

Early spring flowers are one of the purest joys in life and, while February can be taken up by fierce frosts and a few feet of snow,...

Sep 30, 20215 min read

Nature Walks and Art

Autumn is here, full of conkers, jam making and long nights drawing in. The hedgerows are full of life; the trees turning gold to drop...

Sep 1, 20213 min read

Designing Jam Labels

For this activity you will need: One pound of creativity 2oz Autumnal appreciation Several jars of homemade jam Copious cups of tea...

Mar 1, 20219 min read

An Overview of Watercolour Materials

As a beginner in the world of watercolours, the various different papers, paints and brushes can be a bit daunting. I get asked a lot...

Jan 1, 20213 min read

Decorated Letters:The art of correspondence.

My love affair with illustrated letters began as correspondence between myself and my grandmother, varying between humorous cartoons and...