Autumn is making its gradual way into the garden with much pruning to do and leaves starting to turn and fall. Meanwhile, I am taking part in the Somerset Open Studios until the start of October. Sarah Truscott has opened her conservatory and garden to Viv Meadows and myself to use for the event, while…

July brought the Frome Open Art Trail which went well with 50 artists in 21 venues with lots of visitors and sales. Along with Kate Westcott in my venue at home we enjoyed talking to our visitors and happily both made some sales! ‘Twisted Tree’ Biddulph One of my smallest paintings which sold and has…

The last month has been busy with painting, meeting up with friends, admin and prep for the Frome Open Art Trail. My stay with Jackie near Falmouth was a mixture of rest and art residency. I was encouraged to take different approaches to my work, including using large pieces of lining paper and plein air…