Lots and LOTS of very light layers. And then once you think you’ve done enough layers ... double it and do the same layers again over the top 😜
Read MoreSelf care
It doesn’t have to be complicated or convoluted.
The simple things are quite often the best
It can be an simple as taking time out to really enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, or going for a walk and getting some fresh air.
Read MoreRather than asking for help, as was suggested for this prompt. I’d like to shout out some of the people who have already helped me (whether they know it or not).
Read MoreI almost always have a number of projects on the go at once.
It helps to keep me engaged.
This is purely a personal “me” project. It’s my chance to learn, experiment, play and relax.
Running a business, Instagram, Facebook, Social Media in general, website building and design, product photography, logo design, stationary design, or perfecting my art practice?
You name it, I’ve struggled with it, ……….
Read MoreI think this is probably my favorite work to date and I wanted to walk you through some of the range of materials I used to create it.
Read MoreIt’s taken a while ….. a long while, to finally get myself a studio and longer still to get it to a workable place.
Read MoreI find, with my artwork, that throughout the entire process - to me - it looks rough, right up until that very final dot, spot, hair, highlight or whisker.
Read MoreI love to make a genuine connection for people with their pet portrait.
Read MoreWhat makes you, you? What makes me, me?
How do you sum yourself up in a single blog or Instagram post?
You can’t
But here’s some fun and not so fun facts……
Read MoreThe best way I have found to reduce my waste as an artist is to
Repurpose, Reuse and Recycle.
Read MoreDetail, Detail, Detail,
I love me some detail
It’s kind of the whole reason I started drawing in the first place, the closer up the better.
Close up is my Jam
Read MoreOne of my biggest struggles as a kid was deciding what was my favorite colour.
Read MoreThe more I have, the more I waste
Read MoreNot exactly hands at work, more a close up of my fingers at work.
Read MoreEvery one of those dogs had the best time. I've never seen so many happily wagging tails and smiling faces in one place.
Read MoreI’ve struggled with trying to create my perfect site and falling far short.
That constant little voice inside my head that kept on telling me….. you can’t do this …… what were you thinking ….. it doesn’t look any good …… it’s no where near as good as “insert name here”