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I am excited to share my 6th Autumn Series of online workshops, 7 subjects to help you develop more confidence painting in soft pastels. There is something very different about…

Developing my Autumn Series of soft pastel workshops has reminded me, painting has a way of revealing things during the process of creating. One of the things I love about…

Why working in a sketchbook builds real confidence as an artist using Soft Pastel When people think about learning to paint on a soft pastel workshop, they often imagine finished…

As we move into the longer evenings, I’m looking forward to my Evening Light workshop. it’s a chance to slow down and explore those moments when light transforms the scene.…

Join me for my Spring Series 2026 – with a special offer!5 weeks for £96.00 To keep my soft pastel workshops running smoothly with reliable tech and resources, each workshop is £22…

Quick tips for sketching outside. Having an art bag ready to grab is a top tip, less planning and you can dash out when the weather is perfect! The more…

I wanted to introduce you to Pissaro whilst sharing the inspiration for my latest online session, River reflections. Pissaro is an impressionist I have always enjoyed. I have a bridge…

“What I dream of is an art of balance, of purity and serenity…something like a good armchair which provides relaxation from physical fatigue.” Henri Matisse I love cats. They are…

The other day, a student asked me a question on the first day of their art course: How do I use pastels? Poised with pastel above a blank surface. It’s such a simple…

Have you ever felt the draw of the sea—the urge to capture dramatic waves and rugged cliffs in a way that does them justice? There’s something timeless and soul-stirring about…