Blog
Dec 07, 2023
The inspiration behind 'Burn Back'
Mist cloaks the moorlands with its hazy tendrils, wisps of smoke twist and curl. A faint smoky scent lingers - reminiscent of nights spent nestled beside an open fire. The time has come again for the heather burn back, initiating its destructive cycle - wreaking havoc on both the environment and its inhabitants.
Dec 01, 2023
North York Moors - above Danby
My first site visit for my North York Moors National Park (NYMNP) project took place this month where I walked a circular route around and above Danby to get some inspiration for an exhibition in May 2024.
Dec 01, 2023
Boundaries: a project with the North York Moors National Park
It was in September 2022 when I first approached the North York Moors National Park about a potential project which would enable me to learn more about their conservation work, and understand how people live and work in this part of the world.
Sep 26, 2023
A most wonderful commute
So it's coming up to a year of being self employed as a professional full time artist and I wanted to share my wonderful new commute to work.
Jan 31, 2023
Solo exhibition in the Lakes
After months of painting my solo exhibition at the Northern Lights gallery in Keswick is finally here. This is my first solo exhibition with the gallery and I am excited to be showing 20 new paintings inspired by the beautiful Lakes.
Dec 30, 2022
A day in the life of an artist: Weeks 12 & 13
Welcome to my new weekly blog posts documenting my first 100 days of being a full time artist. Weeks 12 and 13 have involved some unplanned time out on the couch... isn't it always the case when you stop doing?!
