Hypnagogia
October 4, 2026
For centuries artists and thinkers have used the hypnagogic state, where the conscious and subconscious seem to gently slosh together, as a key to creative idea generation. … More Hypnagogia
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Creating without an audience
April 11, 2026
It took three years to wean myself off the dopamine of social media likes and follows. I’m pretty happy I did. … More Creating without an audience
French Sketches
July 31, 2025
I had a bit of time to make some sketches in the Cognac region. Vineyards, sunflowers and maize were the main actors in the production. I also completed a bucket list item when I got to visit Font de Gaume and Lascaux caves. This turned out to be a good combination as the real paintings … More French Sketches
Grampians Brushes 2024
September 14, 2024
I’ve just got back from teaching workshops in Hall’s Gap, where we explored using colour emotively and non-representationally, while also making colour choices that took us beyond simply copying photographs. … More Grampians Brushes 2024
From Ennerdale Bridge to St Bees
January 10, 2023
Want to join me on a walk across the North of England? Day 15 Ennerdale Bridge to St Bees. … More From Ennerdale Bridge to St Bees
From Grasmere to Rosthwaite
January 8, 2023
Want to join me on a walk across the North of England? Day 13 Grasmere to Rosthwaite. … More From Grasmere to Rosthwaite
