A few months ago, I decided to revisit and improve a painting I completed in 2013. I was really pleased with the picture at the time. However, I am aware that my skills as an artist are improving all the time, so the basic composition and elements are the same, but given a 2021 make-over. […]
Revisiting an older painting
I have been doing quite a bit of looking at my older paintings and thinking, “I’m sure I could do better than that.” As an artist, you are always developing your skills and stretching your experiences, so what was a really good picture in 2013 is no longer the best you can do. You could […]
Making willow lanterns is such fun, and a great excuse to get covered with glue!
When Newtown Town Council announced that the traditional Christmas lights switch on event would have to go online, everyone was disappointed. However, lantern making kits of various types were given out to encourage local people to light up their windows. I decided to make lanterns for our front windows, which are directly on one of […]