Here’s a look at 3 very different sponges. A few ideas and how I

use them in my own artwork:

Looking for a fun and tactile way to explore the expressive possibilities of acrylic paint? Here is a tutorial with video that I'm sharing on how to create blossoms using luscious heavy body acrylics.

The Colour Factory has been a cornerstone of Winchester's creative landscape. It all began in 1994, shortly after I graduated from Winchester School of Art, as a small, paint-filled shop brimming with potential. Today, it's a vibrant and welcoming studio tucked away in a delightful old Edwardian park keeper’s house, right next to the peaceful River Park in the historic heart of Winchester

Looking for a fun way to loosen up your painting? Try using a foam roller and black acrylic paint to create bold, expressive tulips! This playful technique helps you focus on movement and shape before adding vibrant watercolour washes. Perfect for breaking free from over-detailing and letting your creativity flow!

Struggling to break free from rigid drawing habits? These three fun techniques—blind contour, upside-down drawing, and using your non-dominant hand—will help you loosen up, improve observation, and boost creativity. Give them a try and see your artwork transform!

Winston Churchill is best known for his leadership during WWII, but did you know he was also a passionate painter? A visit to Chartwell, his beloved home, reveals a lesser-known side of the iconic leader—his love for art. 

Painting food for me is a way to celebrate the beauty of the everyday, transforming humble domestic themes into playful works of art. It’s okay to embrace indulgence and warmth in the darkest days before the arrival of spring.

The Wedgewood Factory near Stoke on Trent offer tours of the factory for visitors. Theres also a brilliant museum which takes you on a journey through the V&A Wedgwood Collection galleries to discover the history of Josiah Wedgwood.

Here’s a great fun technique for creating a fully repeating design, it's always a fantastic surprise seeing the final artwork once copied several times & joined together to create an endless repeat! 

I have always loved working with paper collages. Some of the paper I use I have either hand-textured and painted or taken from my collection of old maps, manuscripts, paper bags, stamps, tickets, and wrapping paper.