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Painting of tulips and forget-me-nots

5 reasons to love plein air

Discover 5 reasons to love plein air creativity. Here's why plein air painting is one of my absolute favourite past times.

5 reasons to love plein air

Discover 5 reasons to love plein air creativity. Here's why plein air painting is one of my absolute favourite past times.

Trio of blue danseur paintings

New, blue and ready for you

Find out what's special about my new danseur trio in blue. Three gorgeous ballet dancers celebrating that men dance too.

New, blue and ready for you

Find out what's special about my new danseur trio in blue. Three gorgeous ballet dancers celebrating that men dance too.

Textured seascape painting

5 reasons to enjoy "Summer" in Halifax

Loved last night’s opening of “Summer” at the Open Gallery, Halifax. Here’s 5 reasons why you might enjoy visiting this exhibition too. 1. Get that summer feeling Enjoy the best of...

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5 reasons to enjoy "Summer" in Halifax

Loved last night’s opening of “Summer” at the Open Gallery, Halifax. Here’s 5 reasons why you might enjoy visiting this exhibition too. 1. Get that summer feeling Enjoy the best of...

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Sunrise painting

Ey up, happy Yorkshire Day!

It’s Yorkshire Day today (1 August). I’m not typically one for token occasions and sentimentality. But I'm going to make the most of an excuse to share reflections on why moving to Yorkshire...

Ey up, happy Yorkshire Day!

It’s Yorkshire Day today (1 August). I’m not typically one for token occasions and sentimentality. But I'm going to make the most of an excuse to share reflections on why moving to Yorkshire...

Soul – a textured oil painting of a wave breaking on the beach

Arty August to see out your summer

Keen to discover new artists? Looking for a splash of colour to keep that summer feeling on your walls all year round? Or perhaps you're getting a head start on your...

Arty August to see out your summer

Keen to discover new artists? Looking for a splash of colour to keep that summer feeling on your walls all year round? Or perhaps you're getting a head start on your...

Selfie of Jeanne-Louise in exhibition venue with paintings on easels, shelves and window sills behind her

Dip into some Kirkstall Art Trail highlights fr...

Last weekend was the fabulous Kirkstall Art Trail. I didin’t manage to make it round the trail but I heard good things. Thank you to all the wonderful visitors who...

Dip into some Kirkstall Art Trail highlights fr...

Last weekend was the fabulous Kirkstall Art Trail. I didin’t manage to make it round the trail but I heard good things. Thank you to all the wonderful visitors who...