This crab apple blossom has been a real delight in our garden over the past week. Often to be found housing a pair of nesting robins, whilst they wait for grubs to be turned over in the soil. As always, … Read More
You have to believe me when I say that these photos haven’t been altered at all – they came straight out of my phone camera like this! The combination of the beautiful sunshine and the vibrancy of the tulip makes … 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
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
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!
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
Photographed in our allotment today. Download the colour swatch from Adobe Color CC and feel free to use it in your artwork. Enjoy!
Interesting colours and textures found in the tree bark of an araucaria in the grounds of Ushaw College. The house, chapel and gardens are well worth a visit if you’re ever in the County Durham area. As always, you can … Read More
Another bit of zing for you in today’s colour inspiration swatch! These pelargoniums were bought for me for my birthday a couple of months ago by mum and dad, and welcome visitors to the house with their cheery colour and … Read More