Raspberry Doodles

Isle of Wight Arts Open Studios has a new blog which will profile its artists over the coming months as well as keeping you up to date with what local artists are up to and where you can see them.  The profiles will give you an insight into what makes them tick. Have a look [...]

At the moment my time is being taken up by starting and trying to finish lots of projects in a very short time.  Some of them I can’t show you but you can see the first stage of my website overhaul. It is a huge job but I am pleased with my progress so far [...]

So far this year my creative streak is in full swing. I have been sewing and knitting as well as drawing. I want to do a series of close up images to allow me to draw more eyes and faces. Here is the start of the first drawing.

Yesterday was the last day of my holiday and, as it was a lovely day I decided to head out with the camera and see what the day brought. Taking photographs is a huge part of my creative life as I draw from my photographs and photograph my work.  At the moment I depend on taking lots [...]

Yesterday for the first time I stood up for the value of my art. I said I am an artist who produces quality work and I deserve to be paid for the work that I do. I was cross because I felt that someone had questioned my integrity. They did me a favour because it [...]

This weekend is another chance to see my artwork close up at The Isle of Wight Garlic Festival. The festival mixes food, music, live entertainment, arts and good family fun.  It is my husband’s favourite event of the year and it means I can’t go near him for 2 or 3 days till the garlic [...]

This is one of my biggest drawings to date again and is my first two dog portrait. This commission is the one that was auctioned for The Earl Mountbatten Hospice so it is a real pleasure to do. Charity auctions are always a risk as you don’t have as much control over what you draw [...]