I think we’re all in need of something creative to keep our mind off things just now, so I thought I would put all of my free colouring pages together in one post so they’re easy to find. I’ll add … Read More
Another pop of colour from our garden, a lone stem of bluebells! I’m glad they found their way into the garden. Find the swatch over at Adobe Color and use it in your artwork. Have fun!
A pot full of delicate grape hyacinths in our garden. Find the swatch over at Adobe Color and have fun using it in your artwork.
This year’s obligatory Forget Me Not colour inspiration swatch! They are all over our garden and allotment at the moment, and I love them! As always, you can download the swatch from Adobe Color, and use in your artwork. Have … Read More
A quick video recap of all the artwork I produced during my 100 days of Celtic knots challenge this year. The majority of these pieces will be going in to my next Celtic Knotwork Colouring Book, which I aim to … Read More
It’s been a while since the last colour inspiration swatch – just over a year, in fact… But thankfully there is plenty of colour to be found in our garden this year. This tulip and its beautiful colour has brought … Read More
The Flower of Life is an ancient geometric symbol and can be used in a variety of ways. In my two videos this week I show you how to draw the Flower of Life, and then show you a few … Read More
A very short video that will give you a sneak peek at my next colouring and mail art book! Stay tuned to my blog or my Instagram to be notified of the release date (hopefully 3 weeks today!). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZnqQouN4M0
Just in time for Easter, a very quick video on how to draw an egg shape using a bit of geometry. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQ4L1e_DEMQ
This month’s free colouring page is this Starburst Celtic Mandala, drawn as part of my #100daysofcelticknots project over on Instagram. You can download it over in my shop. I hope you’ll have a go at colouring it, and please do … Read More
I’ve been doing a lot of pin loom weaving lately (more on that in a later post) and I’ve been on the look out for colours and textures to translate into woven fabric. These lovely monochrome stripes were found in … Read More
I love the way the frost picked out the rings of the tree. Found on a recent walk along our local ex-railway track trail. As always, you can download the colour swatch over at Adobe Color CC to use in … Read More
Just a quick post to say I’ve updated my most popular blog post with a new 2020 free calendar download. I’ve been making one for myself for the past 4 years, it sits on my desk and is perfect for … Read More
One last colour inspiration swatch before I take a break until the New Year! These roses were given to me last week by one of my social prescribing art and craft workshop participants, aren’t they beautiful? They really made my … Read More
Last month I was thrilled to be asked to illustrate the banner for Cult Pen’s newsletter, Penorama. I decided on a Celtic knotwork theme, using lettering based on those found in the Lindisfarne Gospels, and incorporating my Celtic dragons. The … Read More
Back with another funghi inspired colour inspiration swatch, this one from a walk in Thornley Woods this weekend. As always, you can find the colour swatch over at Adobe Color CC, and download it to use in your artwork. Have … Read More
A beautful host of mushrooms found on a recent walk. As always, this colour inspiration swatch is free for you to download over at Adobe Color CC and use in your artwork. Have fun!
A year ago I published my first book, the “Celtic Knotwork Colouring Book”. It was the result of two years of work, and I self-published it, doing all the illustrations, book layout, photography, working out how best to publish it, … Read More
Recently I was really pleased to be asked to create the illustrations and map and lay out the leaflet for the Consett Children’s Book Trail which starts tomorrow. The trail has been organised by Briary Local, who have set up … Read More
The beautifully vibrant colours of this guelder rose (viburnum opulus) stopped us in our tracks on a lovely walk around the local area in last Friday afternoon’s sunshine. As well as the glowing red and green leaves, the berries looked … Read More