Spring is upon us so it's time for some colour! Here's a watercolour tutorial showing how I approach painting my favourite  British ...

Following the previous tutorial on graphite I think it's time to introduce wet media in the form of another monochrome  - this t...

Last post of the year! sorry still not posted my ink tutorial! It's still in draft form and will follow shortly....promise! Have been bu...

Final tonal drawing of a decaying rose In the last post I discussed my initial approach to creating a line drawing of a rose by observ...

I originally started this blog as a record of my progress whilst studying for a Diploma in Botanical Art with the SBA . I've been wonder...

On October 9th I submitted 5 paintings to the Society of Staffordshire Artists adjudication panel for consideration for full membership an...

It feels like an age since I studied the SBA diploma but during my studies I recall frequently complaining that there was nothing suitab...

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...