September has arrived and time for the new school year to begin. Children moving up the years groups are now old hands at the school but in contrast the 'newbies' in reception class and year 7's enter with a mix of excitement and nervousness in equal amounts but...

So this was me just a few weeks ago. I had seen that there was an art show coming up and that it would be a good thing to enter to see if my work would fit in with other artists in North Cornwall and Devon. I knew that back in Surrey that my art was a good fit and I...

What a soggy beginning to the Summer for many of us here in the UK, though saying that I have been lucky enough to enjoy more sunny weather down here in Cornwall than rain in the main. I am very blessed to be living where I am and hopefully one day to be able to share...

Isn't that how the song goes? I wanted, this month, to share a tip or two about choosing artwork for your home. So many people make the same mistake over and over again and i wanted to make sure you steer clear of it and not waste your money. What is the mistake I...

Hello from a sunny Cornwall. The sun is shining through all the windows as I sit in the dining room, well the room we are using at the moment as it is all change at The Old School. Yep you've guest it I have been moved once again and my studio now resides in the...

I cannot believe that we are in April already!! So what has been going on? Well we have finally moved house and are now permanent residents in the beautiful county of Cornwall. It has taken two long years but we are finally here. There is plenty of work on the house...

Hi Everyone, It is great that you are here, reading my blog and looking at my original artwork. I hope that a piece or two has caught your eye.  I promised a few weeks ago to get some new pieces up to show you but I am afraid you are going to have to wait a little bit...

Hi All, I have been raising money for Pancreatic Cancer UK by walking everyday in October. It was supposed to be 31 miles in 31 days but I have seemed to have caught the walking bug and end up walking 104 miles in 31 days, so I am pretty chuffed with that. I managed...

The summer has just flown by and I have had lots of ups and downs to contend with. So house update; No we still have not moved!!! I know, all was going well and then towards the end of August the chain collapsed, the last thing anyone wants to happen especially as its...

Oh isn't it lovely when the sun is shining. I know when things within the world or my life aren't so great, the sun will come up every day and give me the opportunity to have a day that will never be repeated again. No matter how similar it may feel to the day before...