Some cute dog towel origami for the 19th December online advent calendar! Love it when people make art out of everyday things. Cruise ship staff seem to be particularly talented in this. Have you ever tried creating something with a towel?
Today’s advent calendar picture features a snow painting. We don’t often have snow in Southern England but of course it is frequently depicted in Christmas scenes. That is down to the Victorians it seems, as they were in a mini ice age. I found this interesting article that explains more about the tradition.
Two weeks today will be Christmas eve, so for 10th December advent calendar photo thought I’d share a Christmas Robin. Time goes so fast doesn’t it but this Holly Berry Robin candle holder can still be purchased in my shop. However today is the last posting date for international deliveries in time for Christmas. I’m …
I recently went to Al la Ronde National Trust property, Exmouth in Devon and they have this wonderful display of upcycled tree decorations made out of plastic bottles. Girl Guides, Brownies and Rainbows created these flowers. They look great in the sunlight and I thought a creative way of reusing plastic waste. A good craft …
Since I started glass painting I have found glass paint is great for repairs and upcycling. It is tough and of course water proof. So when my little robin garden solar light became very faded, I decided I’d try repairing him using glass paints. The solar light still worked but the sun had bleached the …
I’m a keen recycler and don’t like throwing things away, so I even have a collection of the remains of candles! Luckily it is quite easy to make new candles out of these. What you need for recycled candle making: A wick old candle bits heat proof container to melt the candle remains saucepan candle …
Can’t believe a month has gone by since my last post. Time goes far too quickly! I continue to add to my website and a new product is animal colouring in stickers for people to personalise. Children like my animal art but of course glass is not always appropriate! With these animal stickers that’s …
An open studios video of the event in Exeter. Readers please do watch it to see some of my work that was on display. The video was taken in 2018 and you can read more about the preparations in my blog here and see links below.
A selection of my alphabet colouring book drawings are now on display upstairs in Exeter library reading room alongside original paintings. The exhibition also includes animal glass paintings (now listed on my website). Here’s a photo of the painted glassware downstairs with a copy of the book. I’ve already sold some spiral bound books, which …
Can’t believe a month has gone by since my last post, so here’s an update. Of course a lot has been happening in the UK. Thoughts and prayers to everyone effected. I find solace in nature and art and thankful that I’m able to enjoy both. I’ve started painting a new dragonfly colour combination. Sold …
