A Landscape Challenge

After a visit to an art shop picking up materials for some recently commissioned work, I couldn't resist picking up a large canvas and setting myself a challenge. Having no idea or plan on what to paint I just chose a colourful palette of colours and started a base coat and the rest is what follows. 

I never was much of a painter and with no previous desire to paint I guess I have surprised myself. I had done a few still life classes at art college which included sketching and painting objects and then moving on to life models. With a love of colour and a techinque I have picked up along the way, I decided to try something a little different....a landscape. 

The painting details a scenery of Dovedale, a beautiful place that holds fond memories and a silhouette of the city to which has been my home for the last couple of years. In the painting there are hidden meanings and references close to my heart. I have taken photos of my step by step progress from start to finish. I have also complied a short video of my documentation which I will upload very soon.  

'Moon light city soul within a beautiful place'

Spring time sunshine

The sun is shining and spring is on it's way. Looking forward to feeling the sun upon my face, the smell of fresh flowers blooming and grass being cut. My inspiration and ideas are flowing from my sketch book as I write to you in my blog.

I am currently in the studio in my spare time creating new products for this spring/summer and can't wait to get back into screen printing. As well as a new range of baby grows, I will be looking at creating an adult range of t-shirts fingers crossed. 

It is all go...ready for some events this year. Lets hope this is the year I finally come into full bloom. Keep following my adventures and share with your friends :)