Creative Roots Workshops

13/02/2025

I'm keeping my promise to myself, well when I can. Engaging with my art for my own pleasure and development. It doesn't always work out, but other times, I get some great little paint miracles. Meanwhile, back at the workshops, my wonderful artists have been beavering away with their observational drawing skills. And wow, what progress they have made. Every week is a delight being with them and watching their progress.

07/01/2025

An inspiring week away in Spain for New Year gave me the time I really needed to focus on my own art. Driving through the mountains and beautiful landscapes of olive groves, vineyards, almond orchards, and citrus fields fired my mind. Seeing the gorgeous colours, pretty fincas and casa de campos in such wonderful sunlight brought my imagination to life again. I will be concentrating more on my art to ensure these results continue to grow and develop further. It's so important that we keep learning as artists. Techniques and processes are paramount to good art. Subject matter is personal. I have found a very happy place to continue within....

04/01/2025

Art related New Year's resolutions/plans for this year...
To focus on my own art more. Whilst I'm incredibly grateful to run my weekly workshops, I lose myself in planning and preparing for my lovely artists. Watching them develop their own styles and confidence makes me conscious of my own personal creative journey. I'm so fortunate to spend my time doing something I have always been passionate about with like-minded people. How about you? Do you have a promise that you would like to make to yourself?

01/01/2025

Every time we create, we try to improve. We try to refresh our work. We challenge ourselves a bit more. We strive for results that we are proud of....
But mostly, we feel the love of painting, and we keep moving forward. The enjoyment is everything. Without it, the magic just doesn't appear.
I'm so proud of my workshops and those who join us regularly. Together, we encourage, explore our creativity, and support each other on our journey 😊

23/12/2024

Christmas time in Gingerbread village. I hope a wonderfully happy day is in store for everyone. A very special thanks to the lovely peeps who join me each week on our creative journey. Every workshop is our time for ourselves, learning together and having fun. A big thanks also to the Wonderful and for being our great hosts and serving the best coffee ever.

16/12/2024

Art like this takes dedication to your creative journey and regular workshops to learn the techniques and processes. This is artwork that is unique and beautiful. DM for an original or commissioned piece of real artwork. All A4 size can be mounted and framed. Ready for Christmas gifting.

03/12/2024

Christmas is coming...local snowy scene in . This iconic scene is more often shown from the opposite direction. This is my 5th commission for Christmas. I love painting special places for special people. The joy of creativity ✨️

14/11/2024

I'm always so pleased to paint gorgeous doggies for STAR furever babies rescue. Each portrait is an auction offer to raise much needed funds to care for and rehome these wonderful pups. We've been so fortunate to have had our Dolly and Poppy from them. It's great putting your art to good use raising money to help them to continue with their work. Have you thought about how you could contribute your art to help out a charity...

03/11/2024

I'm always learning and experimenting with different styles and subjects. I learn with the best peeps. My wonderful group in Spain, we give each other support and encouragement. Mary is our teacher, we love her endlessly 💖 thanks Mary x

01/11/2024

Welcome November, a wonderful month to settle us into winter. Time to draw the curtains, light the fire, and spend time painting. A special month to remember all those who gave their lives for our freedom.

30/10/2024

19/10/2024

This is why I do what I do. Teaching, learning, experimenting, experiencing, discovering... together with a wonderful group of like-minded peeps who have a passion for their art. Our ongoing sessions of watercolour landscape painting focused this week on tonal values and the work of the renowned artist Gordon Dale (last picture is his). I also had the pleasure of spending time with him today and getting to know him and his insight into his life as an artist.

12/10/2024

10/10/2024

Welcome to Marrakesh. It is a truly magical city of creative inspiration. Perfect for our second art trip of the year.

07/10/2024

Just blown away by the magic created at our workshops. These beautiful peeps deliver every time
No faff, no fuss, just great art

01/10/2024

I'm just popping on to say... Have a wonderful October and Autum. Thanks so much, everyone, for following our wonderful workshops. I appreciate each one of you who join me weekly, monthly, and at every workshop I run. Without you all, I couldn't do what I love ❤️
Special thanks to and for being such fabulous hosts and your best coffee ☕️ and, of course, beer 🍺

29/09/2024

The wonderful Friday & Saturday group, well some of them anyway 😀 😄. We're currently working on a series of landscapes. Each week, we are trying out different styles and techniques to create lovely watercolour images. This week was a mega success as we all loved the simple semi abstract freestyle of working. Thanks as always to for being such a fabulous host.

22/09/2024

A wonderful day was had with this great group. We worked together creating underwater images using acrylic inks and watercolour. A lengthy workshop learning new techniques. This is why I love what I teach. Individual creativity explores different methods of expressing our artistic passion. Get in touch if you would like to join us.