Art making ideasi

Ideas. Inspiration. A little creative mischief.

If you’re drawn to abstract and semi-abstract art, sketchbooks, colour and a little creative mischief, this is your corner of the internet.

In my blog you’ll find stories, videos, inspiration, and gentle nudges to help you create art that feels like you.

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This is a love letter to pattern. Take my patterned sketchbook tour and see some art books to inspire…

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This blog is about reviewing our work, looking back at our art with an inquisitive and curious eye…

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Making a small sketchbook from one piece of paper

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A little background on a recent series of colourful paintings…

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Making collages to inspire paintings…

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Some thoughts on mindset and expectations…

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Some of my favourite felt-tip pens

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My journey to becoming an artist…

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Thinking through doing…

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Artist Research Page. Some questions and answers about my process and inspirations