Drawing Made Simple: Overcoming the fear of drawing I want to reassure you that all creatives get stuck from time to time, it’s actually all part of the process. Another thing is there is no one right way to draw! There are multiple options when it comes to...
I love using monoprinting and collage in my sketchbook pages because they are such colourful and versatile techniques that can be used to develop my artwork ideas. Monoprinting is such a great way to create one-of-a-kind prints by inking the surface and then...
When you are starting out developing your creative skills – the fear of the white sketchbook page can be overwhelming to the point of making you give up before you have even started. Does this sound familiar? THat’s one of the reasons I love teaching...
I’m often asked how I go about creating a colour palette, so I thought I’d use my recent trip to the east coast to share how I hunt for colours. I love visiting the seaside in the winter months, it’s very quiet and means you get places to yourself,...
I was thrilled to be asked to be part of a publication by the Ruthin Craft Centre in Wales last year on sketchbooks and how they are used by artists and designers. As a teacher I really love to share how I learn and to inspire others to take a creative route. It was...
