This past week I have been reflecting on how much time we spend thinking and in our heads. Hundreds and hundreds of thoughts occupy our minds every day, in turn leading to a whole range of emotions. I have spent the past 12 months practising meditation to help with my tendency to overthink. Through the… Read More
This weekend I finished my first ink/watercolor and contemporary embroidery piece. As part of exploring art this year and pushing boundaries I wanted to create a piece that reflected that. The colors reflect the vibrancy and energy I want in my life this year. The embroidered stitches are simple running stitches, cross stitch and satin… Read More
Hello friends It’s hard to believe it’s the end of January 2019 already. The first two weeks of the year were spent at the Cape Bridgewater beach. It was a beautiful time to reflect and find my creativity again. Recently I have been reflecting on how to find my artistic voice. I did not grow… Read More
Hello there I wish you a very happy new year! I hope you are enjoying the holiday season and are ready for wonderful and productive 2019. It has been one year since my last blog post and it is so nice to be here again. After blogging for at least 5 years on Gingham Red… Read More
Hello again! It’s time for a new year and new beginnings. Around June last year I was tired and uninspired. After 5 years of blogging here and sharing on instagram, I felt drained. My ideas bucket was empty. Everything I created seemed to look and feel the same. So I decided to start something new.… Read More
Delicate, quiet, peaceful Orchids Luscious yellow lemons a moment away from dropping off the tree Succulents in the late afternoon sun Small, shiny green Hydrangea leaves waiting for the warmer sun to come What is your true north? The things that guide you in your life? Small pug watercolor waiting to be finished Hope you… Read More
Hello! I hope you are enjoying your weekend in the sunshine. The weather has been glorious with sunshine and no wind. Perfect for spending time outside. It’s been a busy few weeks with plenty of quick watercolor illustrations mostly about cats, tea and flowers. It’s always interesting to start off with a blank sheet of… Read More
Hello! This weekend I started the second needlepoint in the Domestic Goddess series I am designing. You may recall this series features Sally the Domestic Goddess living in a small house in Richmond a suburb in Melbourne Australia with her naughty black cat Nigel and cute brown pug Steve. If you missed the first chart… Read More
It’s freezing cold and we are well and truly into winter. It’s still a beautiful time in the garden. The delicate Camellias are out in full bloom. Their petals are so soft and white. Amazingly there are still a few Gardenias hanging around. Meanwhile my pug is sniffing all those fabulous winter smells. It’s also… Read More