Hi all, I went on an amazing cycle ride yesterday along the Kent coast from Margate to Reculver in order to capture some images of the amazing medieval ruins there. I brought my DSLR and camcorder with me, the DSLR was fitted with an infrared filter which allowed me to capture the atmospheric shots below….
#TBT Antique crochet hooks
In 2011 I got these gorgeous antique crochet hooks and made some delicate doilies
Jane Davenport whimsy portrait painting lesson
I’m finally getting on with my Jane Davenport ‘Express Yourself’ online course. This was one of the first lessons where we learnt how to paint a ‘Jane’ style face. She is so cute! and I enjoyed practicing painting hair.
New Painting – Side profile face lesson
Hi, I’ve finished a new painting YAY! It was part of a side profile portrait lesson, and although my proportions are a bit wrong I still really like it. I also practiced painting hair and concentrated on using white highlights in this painting.
Thames Riverside Cycle Ride
Hi all :) I’m super busy this weekend but managed to upload a video shot last weekend of my cycle ride along the river Thames. I hope you enjoy it, it was shot on my iPhone so a bit shaky. Till next time. x
New painting :)
Hi, I’ve finally finished another painting after taking some time out to work on a new paper cutting template (details to be released soon). This painting was based on a life book lesson by the lovely Jane Davenport, that I took in another direction. I used Viva Decor champagne modelling crème and a stencil to create…
#TBT Impressions of Ghent
Here is a new Throwback Thursday!! In 2010 I visited the beautiful city of Ghent in Belgium during the celebrations of at least 3 festivals! It was the Belgium National Day, the Ten Days Off clubbing festival as well as the Festival of Street Theatre. I had a fantastic time, the city was alive with very…
Handmade Green Party Poster :)
Hi all :) I’ve been working on a new paper cutting file whilst trying not to get distracted by my paints.. however I did allow myself painting on Earth Day (April 22nd) and painted a Green Party poster for the general elections which take place here in the UK on May 7th.. I used lots of…
Ancient Hittite Script
Hi all, I had a semi-restful weekend, I had work-men in to make a few changes to my home, plus I’m managing to rescue the back of the garden from weeds. I decided to try painting ancient Hittite script after watching a documentary on the ancient Anatolians. I then added the script to a 3/4 face…
Some books I have enjoyed recently
Hi, here are a list of books and book series that I’ve really enjoyed. Some of them are in the young adult fantasy genre which I find has some fresh and imaginative writing. I also listen to them on Audible as a well trained narrator can really bring a book alive with different voices for characters and give a…
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