Carriacou Art Retreat

Carriacou Art Retreat

Earlier in 2025, I had the opportunity to set up my own temporary studio for 6 weeks on the Caribbean island of Carriacou (Near Grenada). It is a beautiful spot on the beach, tranquil and remote. The nearest village is 90 minutes walk away along a muddy track. The...
Mums Are Brilliant!

Mums Are Brilliant!

This is a painting I did in 1965 which my Mum kept! I was six years old at the time, really chuffed that my Mum kept it for me and delighted to now have it in my possession – thanks...
Purple slide, model people things

Purple slide, model people things

Whilst at Northumbria Uni another experimental model making exercise was creating this ‘purple mud slide’ with little figures fashioned out of pipe cleaners. I used it to obtain some interesting photographs which I was going to use as the basis for a...