Paint – Nuala Dunn Artist

Reeds, reeds and more reeds

At the end of my garden is a reedbed, full of life, currently home to murmurations of starlings who chitter there in the evenings. I was also lucky enough to spot an otter slink into the water at dawn a few days ago. Sometimes, on a grey day, the reeds appear a dull yellow toContinue reading “Reeds, reeds and more reeds”

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”

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”