In the past month I have been working furiously with painting numerous encaustic paintings for a new Christmas Artists Open House at the Oxford Street Studio. The studio has never been involved in a Christmas open house before so we … Continued
Back in the UK, I enjoy thoughts of the mountains of my British Columbia home. This little piece of encaustic art was a playful way of remembering. It was created with the oil/wax sticks of encaustic and applied with an … Continued
I have just completed the commission for my dear neighbour, Judi who loves textile art. It is rare to find people who appreciate the extensive time needed to complete art on fabric and wish for it to hang on their … Continued
It has been some time since I wrote about this commission. A family wedding and travel in Canada has kept us busy. I was given a colourful whimsical card by Judi. my neighbour as a inspiration not to be copied. … Continued
I have a commission to make one of my stitched paintings. My neighbor in Canada loves the Yorkshire dales and their dry stone walls in the UK. She has asked me toi do a piece for her with this subject. Fortunately … Continued
What a treat to be on a one week oil painting course with my favorite instructor, Martin Kinnear and a jolly group of nine other artists. Martin and his assistants have us roaming the hills and beaches of this beautiful … Continued
“NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF A GROUP – A COLLECTIVE ETHOS PUSHES IDEAS FORWARD” – S.C. Ceramicist This was the quote that welcomed us to the four day summer school with the Textile Study Group. Our instructor was Mary Sleigh … Continued
Recently we had the pleasure of visiting the Champahne District in France. Now I know that Champagne is a title restricted to just those vinyards in the Champange District but had no idea on the depth of history surrounding it. … Continued
In our recent holiday to France, we were taken by our friends Eve and Dave to Reims to see their magnificent 12th century Notre-Dame Cathedral. It has a wonderful panel of stained glass windows by the 20th century impressionist painter, … Continued
We have just returned from a wonderful trip to France. I have had a visit to Monet’s garden on my bucket list for years and it sure didn’t disappoint. Wow is all I can say. I can see why he … Continued