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Reflections / Bonfire Night

After a week of wild stormy weather and change, today brought a thick frost and some welcome sunshine. A clear sky meant I woke this morning to the most spectacular dawn and a clarity of light that autumn and winter bring. Long shadows and a busy garden full of birds. It was uncannily still lastContinue reading “Reflections / Bonfire Night”

Puppy proof studio

I’m lucky to have space at home to create a light airy studio in one half of a large north facing conservatory. I can leave half finished work in situ and each time I come to the house I can glance at the work in progress. This is often how I resolve or complete aContinue reading “Puppy proof studio”

Let sleeping dogs lie

We’ve only had Meg, my puppy muse, for 5 days and already life is more chaotic, less calm. Mornings start early and I’m ready for bed soon after dark. There are many, many advantages though… Fun, frivolity and sheer cuteness being just a few. Something I hadn’t anticipated though was being up at dawn. AsContinue reading “Let sleeping dogs lie”

Puppy dog blogs

Well I’m not sure whether our new puppy Meg will be an artist’s muse any time soon or rather a distraction during our lockdown winter. Either way I’m learning from her already, sharing a puppy’s experience of the world. “Avoid the rain, stay in and look out, chase leaves and chew on the gardens edgesContinue reading “Puppy dog blogs”

Aesthetic approaches to Outdoor Learning

Prior to embarking on the MA at Aberystwyth, I was lucky enough to take part in an Erasmus project exploring aesthetic approaches in Outdoor Learning. This was alongside colleagues from Slovenia, Germany and Finland. The project culminated in the production of a handbook of ideas and suggestions for engaging people of all ages to connectContinue reading “Aesthetic approaches to Outdoor Learning”

Ynys Enlli

In late September I was lucky enough to spend a week on Ynys Enlli as artist in residence. It was my first visit to the island and not knowing what to expect found me both excited and rather nervous. I see the island regularly on my walks from home, on the far west horizon, aContinue reading “Ynys Enlli”