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Sunflower painting in art studio

Varnishing: spray it or brush it?

How to varnish art – discover my top tips

Varnishing: spray it or brush it?

How to varnish art – discover my top tips

Trio of images, from left: sketchbook held outdoors, woman in purple sketching outdoors, sketchbook held in front of waterfall

Art and about: plein-air sketching on Ilkley Moor

Plein air sketching and exploring Ilkley Moor.

Art and about: plein-air sketching on Ilkley Moor

Plein air sketching and exploring Ilkley Moor.

Collage of 3 hedgie Ballettoons cards, hedgehog paintings and hedgehog photo

Giving back: my bit to support Prickly Pigs

Join me in supporting Prickly Pigs and local wildlife.

Giving back: my bit to support Prickly Pigs

Join me in supporting Prickly Pigs and local wildlife.

Detail from pink danseur painting

Fluff out your tail feathers

Discover the inspiration for my latest danseur creation.

Fluff out your tail feathers

Discover the inspiration for my latest danseur creation.

Art studio photo with seascapes against easel and 3 pot plants in front of another artwork

Plants and tips for organising your art studio

Studio plant news and things to consider when (re-)arranging your art studio.

Plants and tips for organising your art studio

Studio plant news and things to consider when (re-)arranging your art studio.

Art studio selfie of woman in front of painting on easel

Lavender textures and techniques

Discover how my textured lavender series has evolved, A behind-the-scenes look at my latest commission and the techniques I use.

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Lavender textures and techniques

Discover how my textured lavender series has evolved, A behind-the-scenes look at my latest commission and the techniques I use.

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