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First of the framed paintings inspired from our annual painting retreat recently on Mull. A lot of works this year leane...
02/12/2025

First of the framed paintings inspired from our annual painting retreat recently on Mull.

A lot of works this year leaned to the abstract.
Some have been getting framed.
This is one collected yesterday from our fabulous framer .

I enjoyed getting lost in the paint and process. Shorelines and Harbours , Hulls of boats have always been fascinating to me.
I am naming this “Yellow Harbour Light”’
When I look at it I have a sense of shore and harbour, although it is not what I set out to paint.
I wonder what you might see in it?

I love paint, have done all my life. It endlessly fascinates me how things from our inner world can appear on a canvas .
There is so much within us we simply don’t know about, nor understand.
Paint often makes sense of things.
It can bring inspiration in so many ways.

You can guess what is on my Christmas list wish list…more and more delicious paint

A romantic writers studio surrounded by a small woodland by the banks of a river. You can tell I am still rather captiva...
28/11/2025

A romantic writers studio surrounded by a small woodland by the banks of a river.

You can tell I am still rather captivated by this divine old railway carriage.
The writer has long gone. I would so love to know the story this old railway carriage holds.

Whilst on my spiritual retreat last week, I was digging deep .
Go as the river …a river often has to divert, cutting through rocks and hard places to find a free flow and fullness.

Having come through a stroke and a TIA recently, I am determined to embrace the rest of my life filled with creativity and sharing with people.
The condition of my heart is ongoing, but my spiritual heart is flying.

Just before going on my retreat, the old garage across the way became available again. I had such a strong sense we should have it back. One phone call and it was ours again. The owner thrilled it would be for artistic pursuits.
Whilst it is not a romantic old railway carriage, I rather love it.
It is brick built with a lovely wooden roof and rafters. Fairy lights are a calling…
It is just across from our cottage, so perfectly placed.
It also offers me more growing room, which brings me on to workshops.
It is a lovely space for workshops.
Both floral and painting workshops.
Mini creative retreats and day classes.

We are also planning more pop up shops next year. The first being Easter. Dates to follow.
Art, florals and vintage , fine ceramics will flow through the space.
A free workshop in the middle of the day in keeping with the seasons. Things gathered and grown will shape the day.

A new ingathering of creativity awaits 2026 …I cannot wait!

27/11/2025

Honesty … a rare thing in these days we live.

I shan’t enter into world views, politics etc.

Honesty begins in the heart.
It marries with integrity.

Being true to oneself. The integral nub of one’s being.
Sometimes being honest with oneself is painful, but essential if change needs to happen in aspects of our lives, that will bring freedom to ourselves and others.

An honest friendship is a beautiful thing, isn’t it.
Also a deeply sad thing when that is broken.
It is often the pattern and story of life , at times.
Forgiveness is the only key to move on , for yourself and the other.
Both need to be set free.

Illness often comes through unforgiveness.
A bitter root forms and becomes cancerous within the system.
Our body and health becomes disrupted.
I don’t quite know why I am writing about this tonight, but I felt to. And I always go with my gut 🤍

The first sense of Winter… snow on the hills, frost in the morning. Winter. I welcome you .A time for splashing some col...
15/11/2025

The first sense of Winter… snow on the hills, frost in the morning.

Winter. I welcome you .
A time for splashing some colour into our lives against the fabulous narrative that Winter is.
In this photograph is a splash of colour and fabulous art by the most inspired Elizabeth Blackadder.
A retrospective exhibition both and I enjoyed.
I am so looking forward to this Winter, as I always do. But maybe more so this Winter. We have some new things to share with you soon.

But before that, a day spent in the garden preparing for Winter has been joyous beyond .
Cutting back , dividing plants, that always gives me a thrill. I just love the thought of new babies appearing .

13/11/2025

A man of hill and sea…
Where my George is happiest with.
Sketchbook in pocket. Phone or camera in hand to capture memories , write new stories both in paint and words.

Soul, sea and shore… flashes of land and rock . Mossy saturated earth .Rooted . Grounded. But free as a bird. A pivotal ...
10/11/2025

Soul, sea and shore… flashes of land and rock . Mossy saturated earth .
Rooted . Grounded. But free as a bird.

A pivotal moment in this painting holiday, was walking the shore at Calgary, I had got to the end where river meets sea. Oystercatchers gathered and gulls alike.
As I approached , they took flight swirling all around me. The waves crashed in the wind. I lifted my hands to the heavens and prayed thanks of freedom…

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