My Art Blog

Pets are in every home in the UK. From the feisty terriers of the Scottish Highlands to the loyal Labradors of the English countryside,...

Whether you’re picking up coloured pencils for the first time or you're a seasoned artist looking to refine your technique, this guide is...

No solvents, no blenders—just the beauty of colored pencils themselves! Learn how to create smooth, vibrant transitions with these simple...

When beginners embark on their journey with coloured pencils, the white pencil is often the most neglected tool in their art kit. Many...

Good Morning, Art Enthusiasts, I am absolutely delighted to share some exciting news with you all—I have been accepted for The Artist &...

Hello Art Enthusiasts, I am thrilled to share the delightful experience of teaching my very first in-person workshop, "Draw Your Own...

Hello! If anyone has trouble downloading these photos, which is a good possibility as I have a copyright cover on all of my photos...

When I started using coloured pencil as an adult, I often wished there was a pencil group that I could go to in my area. Subsequently I...

I'm still shocked! Last week (13th October 2021), I went all the way down to London to see my drawings being exhibited in the Bardgehouse...

I'm really excited to let you know that my great friend Lisa Ann Watkins (Animal Art by Law) asked me to do a human portrait tutorial, as...

Sorry I have been so bad this year of keeping you updated with what's been going on. I have no excuse, just lazy! There were issues with...

Firstly I must apologise for my tardiness in updating my blog. At the beginning of March it was all go go go! I had a wee trip down to...

I finally finished my snow leopard that I started at a workshop in September 2019, but due to other commitments I didn't get finished...

I started this snow leopard at an Animal Art by Law workshop run by Lisa Ann Watkins. I had so much fun and would highly recommend it to...

A new decade started and I couldn't have asked for a better one. I awoke on the 1st Jan (hangover free, yay!!!), also I had entered the...

What a numpty I've been 😂 I was really excited that my Highland Coo was awarded Special Merit in the Light Space Time International...

In November I entered the Light, Space, Time online gallery competition. 'Nature' was the theme. So I decided to give it a go! Well what...

Well what a week I had a couple of weeks ago! A few days after gaining my CPCAU Signature status I then found out my Puffin picture had...

I was so so thrilled to receive my Signature Status from the Coloured Pencil Community of Australasia.... I'm definately one happy bunny!!!

It was an awesome day for me yesterday (25th Aug 2019) as I came 1st place in the mixed media section at my local Flower, Produce and Art...