Lets Stretch That Paper Out

Lets Stretch That Paper Out

I have so many people asking the question why? ho! Why should I stretch my paper. There are a few reasons why and I will go through them in bullet form. 1, If you are using 140LB weight paper or less ( the paper weight will be shown on the front of your pad) when you...
Dog Out of Water

Dog Out of Water

I have a wonderful Labrador/collie cross dog, he is the kindest, gentlest animal and such a great pet. One thing that never ceases to amaze me about him is that he doesn’t like water. It’s the strangest thing from the breed that he is any way. Can you just...
Morning Wake Up

Morning Wake Up

Morning wake-up. Have you ever got up in the morning and thought maybe I should have stayed in bed or maybe I should have gone shopping instead of going into the studio to paint? I have this quite often especially if I have had a bad sleep, but this is my Business and...
Afternoon tea with Mike and Dee

Afternoon tea with Mike and Dee

I have been working on a painting which when thought of, was to celebrate two special people and the times that we have with them as friends and cousins. I am talking about my dear friends Mike and Dee. We meet once sometimes twice a week. Sometimes we go out and...
Water Colour Society of Ireland

Water Colour Society of Ireland

I am so delighted to announce that I have just been accepted as a member of the Water Colour Society of Ireland. I just cannot explain how hard I have worked to become a member. I applied 3 times before, I am sure there has been a good few times that I have said “...