
Paintings in good company
Studio Notes So excited finally to share this! One of three 'secret' projects which I have been keeping under wraps since the end of last year when I was asked to lend paintings for a Zoffany photoshoot. I love these experiments - there is no payment involved…

Starting abstracts with black or with colour?
Studio Notes Facing a large white panel or canvas can be daunting, but once I get started I actually love this first stage of painting. With nothing established, there is nothing to lose and no risk.
Usually I begin by making marks with black - it's…

Can you Kon Mari your studio?
Studio Notes This time of year always sparks a desire to freshen things up a little; often accompanied by a need to declutter and tidy my home and art studio. This year I've been accompanied by the #sparkjoy approach to decluttering of Marie Kondo who…

The art of giving
Studio NotesOne of the joys of my ‘job’ as an artist is seeing people fall in love with art and deciding they want a painting to enjoy forever.
But it’s not always so straightforward. If there are two of you, you have each other’s taste to take…

Talking titles with Alice Neave
Studio NotesOf course, with the same first name, how could I resist? I first met Alice a year ago at The Other Art Fair and we've been in touch since then via Instagram (her and me). We recently had brief exchange about the importance of titles for abstract…

Sea Fever: Where is your favourite sea view?
Studio NotesDiscovering your favourite art and artists can be a tricky business. You can visit art fairs and meet the artist or see what your favourite gallery has to offer but it's good to see innovative ways to bring art buyers and artists together.
So…

My Secret Sauce
Studio NotesEvery month I talk to my friend Judith. She didn’t start out as friend, but by now we have both vented, cried, laughed, talked politics and replied to messages later in the evening than would usually be considered polite. I feel she knows…

Nicholas Wilton’s CVP – is it worth it?
Studio Notes I knew I wanted to elevate my art practice, but I wasn't sure what I needed... I had been looking at learning how to improve my website, or should I take an Instagram course? Instead I joined Nicholas Wilton’s CVP (Creative Visionary…
Manchester Art Fair 2022
Studio NotesManchester Art Fair delivers a curated mix of acclaimed galleries and independent artists, blurring the boundaries between traditional and contemporary, creating a friendly, unpretentious and uniquely Northern art-buying experience. Last year was my first time showing at this fair and it was a blast, so I’m pleased to be back with all new paintings. I’ll […]