·WHAT I AM WORKING ON IN THE STUDIO· There is a lot happening around here at the moment and it is not only the studio that is a hive of activity. We decided to renovate our bathrooms this year, so in the studio the usual music that plays all day has been accompanied by the sounds of jackhammering and grinders. In the studio however I have so many exciting ideas in the works, and I … Continue reading NEWS FROM THE STUDIO
THE MORRIGAN Last year my nephew had a god and goddess party for his birthday as he was slightly obsessed with the Percy Jackson books. But instead of going as a greek or roman goddess I decided to delve into my Celtic ancestry and choose a goddess from that pantheon. I have always loved the idea of the Morrigan: a triple goddess, the phantom queen, the keeper of both birth and death. A goddess of … Continue reading The Morrigan
The Queen Series ended up being a series of paintings that just seemed to magically flow from my paint brush. Not one of the queens gave me grief, or had me second guessing my colour choices. And when people ask me which one is my favourite, I can honestly say I love all of this series. So the other week (pre the holy shit my computer has just died, what am I going to have … Continue reading The Queens: NIX
Beatrix and the butterfly The stories of Beatrix have been flying out on the canvas this year. Have you meet her yet? Let me introduce you to Beatrix - the little unicorn who when she was very small she was separated from her family and caught by some trolls. A king from a small magical island kingdom was on some travels and saw Beatrix's and rescued her from the trolls. The king bought Beatrix home … Continue reading Beatrix and the Butterfly
Mermaids have always been a favourite of mine to paint. When I was little SPLASH with Darryl Hannah and Tom Hanks was my favourite movie. I cannot tell you how many times I watched that movie (but I could quote it line for line!) My sister and cousin would play 'splash' for hours in the summer in my grandparents pool, swimming like mermaids, making that high pitched 'eeeeeee' noise that Maddison did. And when winter … Continue reading The Mermies are in da house!
I have an unbelievable amount of new art work to share with you and although I really want to share with you some of the newer paintings that I have done and adore, I feel I should start from the beginning! Last year a friend approached me about painting a mixed media canvas for her daughter who was celebrating her 21st birthday and she new she wanted a painting similar to my 'Blossom' painting but … Continue reading Izzy and her Cat
