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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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My first Giselle

My first Giselle

For all you ballet fans out there, here’s a glimpse of special memories of my first Giselle.

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My first Giselle

For all you ballet fans out there, here’s a glimpse of special memories of my first Giselle.

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Collage of photos: proscenium arch with red curtain, woman holding ballet programme and inside of theatredome

Ballet review: The Great Gatsby

Ballet review: If you’re not convinced the nuances of F. Scott FitzGerald’s literary characters and their conversations will translate into a two act ballet, let Northern Ballet’s The Great Gatsby surprise you.

Ballet review: The Great Gatsby

Ballet review: If you’re not convinced the nuances of F. Scott FitzGerald’s literary characters and their conversations will translate into a two act ballet, let Northern Ballet’s The Great Gatsby surprise you.