Having made a late start to the challenge on Sept 5th, I was a bit worried that it wasn't going to be possible to paint 30 small vellum...

This week I've been continuing with the 30 day challenge and came back to the old problem with painting leaves....nothing lets a botanic...

I've been painting on Kelmscott vellum for a number of years but recently tried the natural vellum for the first time. Both are availab...

A painting challenge at this time of year just wouldn't be complete without a conker! Love collecting conkers but I'm sure that they...

More decaying leaves from my local park today. I found them peeking through the leaf litter, so bright in colour I thought they were plastic...

 30 day Challenge, Number 1. Maple seed..... yes I'm starting very small! I've been neglecting my painting of late and become a...

Relocating takes time and definitely distracts from getting on with painting! A couple of months ago I  moved after 23 years living in Aberd...

It's been a busy few weeks! Exhibited at the Society of Botanical Artist annual exhibition at Westminster Halls 20-29th April. It was a...