"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning." Albert Einstein Normally I’m not one for making New Year Resolutions as they usually involve the half-hearted renouncement of chocolate and mince pies, and earnest vows to become fitter.
“Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort.”Franklin D. RooseveltLife has been incredibly busy these past few weeks, so much so that my blog writing has fallen to the wayside. The Agapanthus commission for the de Jager Bulb company has been by
Buff tailed bumblebee Bombus terrestris, on kelmscott vellum“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”Winston ChurchillWhere has the time gone? I can hardly believe that it’s been over two weeks since my last blog post but recently I
Grape practice on vellum (unfinished)“Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive and go do it. Because what the world needs is more people who have come alive”– Howard ThurmanSpring has finally arrived bringing in an excitement of warm sunshine, blossoms and
"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined." ~Henry David ThoreauFive years ago I read something that changed the course of my life. It was an interview given by Margaret Stevens, former President of the Society of Botanical Artists, to Katherine Tyrrell for
Botanical art can be a solitary pursuit. A lot of the time, it’s just you alone in the studio with your plant and your paints, and a gentle stream of creative thoughts going through your mind. However, after months of hard work, it’s finally time
Getting ReadyPhoenix dactylifera, believed to be Khesab variety With my five SBA paintings finished, it was time to prepare them for the next stage of the journey. First I took them to Fire.ie to be scanned professionally. Whilst it’s not cheap, it’s always worthwhile getting a
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