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Looking back on 2022 part 2: The Barley Mill

Jeanne-Louise looks back on one of her favourite commissions: an original house portrait. The project began with on-site, plein air sketching and culminated in many layers of oil paint.

Looking back on 2022 part 2: The Barley Mill

Jeanne-Louise looks back on one of her favourite commissions: an original house portrait. The project began with on-site, plein air sketching and culminated in many layers of oil paint.

2 photos showing a sunflower ballerina painting at different stages of progress

Looking back on 2022 – part 1: sunflower tutus

Jeanne-Louise shares memories from her 2022 creations, including these sunflower tutu ballerina creations. A commission and tribute painting embodying hopes for peace in this world.

Looking back on 2022 – part 1: sunflower tutus

Jeanne-Louise shares memories from her 2022 creations, including these sunflower tutu ballerina creations. A commission and tribute painting embodying hopes for peace in this world.

Set of 3 continuous line ballerina greetings cards

Tips: Getting around the artist block

Here are a few of the tricks I’ve learnt over the years that help me keep my creative flow alive, even when life and work encroach on my time. Hopefully one or...

Tips: Getting around the artist block

Here are a few of the tricks I’ve learnt over the years that help me keep my creative flow alive, even when life and work encroach on my time. Hopefully one or...

Drawing of hedgehog in pink wrap skirt shown with brush pens

The story of Hedgie

Christmas crafting is extra special in Ballettoons Land, as it’s linked to the tale of how Hedgie evolved. Read on to enjoy the Hedgie story. Ballettoons – the early days When I...

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The story of Hedgie

Christmas crafting is extra special in Ballettoons Land, as it’s linked to the tale of how Hedgie evolved. Read on to enjoy the Hedgie story. Ballettoons – the early days When I...

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Selection of paintings on table easels displayed at pop-up market with additional artwork in folders on the table in front of the display stands

Market day with Otley Coffee Culture

Getting to know the Yorkshire art scene at Saturday’s fantastic Otley Coffee Culture pop-up market.

Market day with Otley Coffee Culture

Getting to know the Yorkshire art scene at Saturday’s fantastic Otley Coffee Culture pop-up market.

Life forms – my framing choices

Life forms – my framing choices

I promised my newsletter readers (sign up if you haven’t already done so) that I’d blog about my curation and framing choices for the Life Forms exhibition. Here goes. What...

Life forms – my framing choices

I promised my newsletter readers (sign up if you haven’t already done so) that I’d blog about my curation and framing choices for the Life Forms exhibition. Here goes. What...