ARTICLES

We all know by now, that children learn through play. The EYFS is delivered through structured and unstructured play time with observation and measurable outcomes. Giving young people the freedom to explore and figure things out for themselves is always a far more...

You may remember a while back, I created a print of an Aloe Vera and titled it ‘resilience’. This has been a subject which I keep revisiting. Resilience In fact, if I take a look back over all my recent artworks they are all reflective of resilience. And I think...

So you want a printmaking studio, but don’t have the £thousands it will cost to set up? Please don’t worry, it doesn’t have to be expensive! My studio has taken a couple of years to get to where it is now, but I have some super useful tips that may help you! My studio...

Yes. Absolutely. I spent years hand pressing with a spoon. There is huge satisfaction to be had by the beauty of putting all the pressure through your body, exhausting yourself physically and building the anticipation of the reveal. Because anyone who hand prints will...

I sometimes wonder if artists are more sensitive than other professionals, so suffer more from depression and related illness than they do? OR… is it that everyone struggles, but artists have a creative outlet for their depression, which is what makes it more visible...

Do these two things have any connection whatsoever?Yes. Far more than you'd think. We have so much information available to us about the changes to our environments, ecosystems and biodiversity, but art is also a window to tell us more about it. Curious? Then read...

Are you a creative who cannot think about anything else? Do you yearn for a full time job that allows you to enjoy yourself and love every day? You need to find a job that gives you that satisfaction that you need, without losing your integrity. I understand. My life...