Hello!! Long time! I hope everyone is well and enjoying the gorgeous spring weather. I have been taking time to tidy the garden and work on some new creative projects! I also have a new tutorial for you! These gorgeous hearts with quotes have been created as window hangings as a reminder that hopefully life…
Category: Art
New Tutorial* – Luna Moth Made With Watercolor Pencils
Hello everyone! I hope you are doing well during these difficult times, here is another virtual hug from me ((((Blog Readers))) I’ve made you a watercolour pencil painting tutorial to help pass the time and learn new skills. In this tutorial we will be creating a grid for drawing our moth, using a variety of…
New Painting* – Mask of Iyoba on gold background – Acrylic on canvas
Hello! I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy during these difficult times, I know the impact of the Covid-19 virus is affecting people in severe ways right now, and I think we could all do with a virtual group hug to help lessen the difficulties. So here (((( blog readers )))) a virtual hug…
New Tutorial!! – How To Cartoon Yourself
Hello! I hope you are having a pleasant Sunday and are ready to enjoy a new video tutorial!! In this video I will show you how you can make a cartoon version of yourself (or someone else) using opaque watercolor paint or gouache. I would love to see your creations, please feel free to leave…
New painting* – ‘Tuareg’ Acrylic on Canvas
Hello and welcome back to my blog! I hope you have been well? I have been enjoying painting on fairly large canvases throughout February and recently finished this image of a Tuareg man. This painting was a journey for me, an exploration of light, blue, fabric, rhythmic form, the desert, and the ancient yet contemporary…
New Painting ‘Sankofa’ – Acrylic on Canvas
Heloooo and welcome to my new look blog! I hope you like the new layout etc, I will be adding new sections and features over the coming weeks so please watch this space. As you know I have recently migrated to working on canvas and wow! I had no idea how good it would feel,…
New Painting!* – Black and Gold Women
Hello!! I hope you are doing good and all is well in your corner of the world. My corner of the world is very busy at the moment as I juggle lots of creative projects which will hopefully be showcased soon. Here is a painting I recently finished, it was inspired by archive footage of…
Tutorial – Standing Hearts made with watercolor pencils!!
Hello!! I hope you are doing good and are enjoying the crisp January days!! In my latest tutorial we will be making these gorgeous Standing Hearts!! They are a celebratory standing ovation for your own heart, thanking it for all the beats it has given and the beats yet to come! It is a promise…
Tutorial – How to make watercolor pencil bookmarks!!
Hello everyone!! I hope you are well and enjoying the very first days of a new decade!! I didn’t make any New Year’s resolutions this year as I think every day should be a opportunity for newness! Can you imagine how good it feels to wake up in the morning and step into a new…
How To Start Arting With Watercolor Pencils! – Tutorial
Hello Again! I hope you are well and enjoying the start of 2020!! Whooo Today I would like to share with you a new tutorial video specially for those of you who want to start arting for the first time. I started my art journey in 2012 when I bought a tin of watercolor pencils…