We had a super busy day and were both dog tired 😬😂 for those of you that are new here, Reggie is my dog he’s a 7 year old whippet 💜 he comes on a lot of adventures with me and is always super helpful when Iam painting 🙈😬🫠

I keep trying to find the right words to explain what painting means to me. I start sentences and then stop again. Because the truth is, it isn’t something I can neatly explain. Painting isn’t a performance. It isn’t about productivity or outcomes. It’s instinctive. It’s like breathing. When I paint, my shoulders drop. My thoughts slow. My body remembers how to be present. I don’t paint to escape life . I paint so I can meet it more gently. Some days it’s the only place where I feel truly calm. Where I can unwind without explanation. Where I don’t have to search for words at all. Painting is how I breathe. And for now, that’s enough. 🫶🏻💜

Today has been a busy one. Despite the weather, I headed out on a rather soggy artist date muddy boots, damp sketchbook and all. I’ll be sharing it with you soon, so watch this space 🌧️✏️ I also spent some time writing my latest blog, which is something I really enjoy. It gives me a moment to pause, look back, and take stock of how far things have come. And honestly… I’m unbelievably grateful to every single one of you here. You haven’t just helped form this community you show up. You encourage. You support. And that has meant more to me than I can put into words. Thank you for being part of this space and for quietly backing my little dream along the way. I hope you’re all having a gentle weekend, wherever you are 💛

Printmaking is a passion of mine it’s one of those processes that asks you to slow down and stay curious. It’s rewarding, sometimes surprising, and very much a case of figuring things out as you go. No two pulls are ever quite the same, and that’s part of the joy. I’m especially drawn to animals and sea life. There’s something about carving a line, inking a plate, and revealing a creature bit by bit that feels both grounding and exciting. It’s patient work, but it teaches you so much about trust, texture, and letting go of perfection. So I wanted to ask you… ✨ Is printmaking something you’d like to learn more about ✨ Or are you already a printmaker ✨ Or perhaps just quietly curious about it for now I’d love to know where you’re at, and what draws you to the processes you love ❤️

Today I felt an itch that hasn’t been scratched for a while. I’ve been concentrating on so many other things, holding lots of moving parts, being practical, organised, productive. ✏️🤦🏻‍♀️ But today… I put the easel up. Pulled on the old apron. Opened the paints .🥳🥳🥳 And just like that, I was back where I belong.🫶🏻 Painting is my happy place. It’s my calm, my classroom, and my sanctuary all rolled into one. It’s where I listen properly again to colour, to instinct, to myself. I’m taking my reference from the mountains in Italy, where the Olympics are unfolding at the moment. There’s something about watching strength, stillness, effort and beauty all existing at once that feels deeply familiar. The quiet power of mountains. The long view. The patience of time. Today wasn’t about finishing anything. It wasn’t about outcomes or sharing or making it useful. It was about remembering. About coming home to the thing that steadies me. And that felt really, really good 🤍❤️💜 Is there something in your life that you physically need to do to improve your well being ? Painting is mine what’s yours ? 🥰