Pottery on the wheel- a challenge worth tackling
I recently taught at a local pottery convention. I was surprised how much I enjoyed it. I have always loved sharing the fun of pottery with kids but teaching adults stressed me out. This time…
Amy Wood
Evy
“ I put this mug through the ultimate test—a spin in the microwave! And, phew, it emerged unscathed! The quality is top-notch and I’m lovin’ every sip of my chai latte from this ergonomic masterpiece.…
Kathy
“ Amy’s pottery isn’t just lovely to look at, it’s beautiful to hold as you sip your favourite tea. Great pottery is functional, beautiful and has a great texture, Amy thoughtfully ticks all the boxes.…
Cilla
“ I have a mug for every mood. They are each so unique and beautiful, they bring me joy each time I use one ”
10 tips for starting a stress free garden
Gardening is in my blood. I have always wondered how some people know instinctively how to throw and catch a ball. As if they were born knowing how to play “footy”. It was only after…
Drawing every day for 365 days
What is the point? Why bother? These are questions I asked myself in the final weeks of 2025 when I was thinking about this idea. I decided to commit to this drawing challenge to see…
The fun of technology – my Ipad as art medium
The interweb, talking into your phone to make a text message, Letting AI advise us. It’s all a bit overwhelming! Technology is incredible. No longer do I have a stressful wait if someone doesn’t show…
Inspired by David Hockney’s art
Legendary UK artist David Hockney died last month, he was 88 years old. I had found David’s art in a library book a few years ago and really liked his style. His large colourful canvases…
212 days of drawing- so far so good
So drawing…………. It still feels a little bit nuts. My life has a lot that needs to be done. Drawing is, on the surface, quite a frivolous thing to do. I have many art heroines…
My last solo exhibition was 25 years ago!
My first solo exhibition in 25 years is currently on display at the Wondai art gallery until Friday 26th of June. I am very excited about these paintings and drawings – I am beginning to…
Painting from life in the sun and shade
Painting from life is such a rewarding pursuit for me. I can sit there in nature and soak it up in ways that are different to just passing through. Sure I get hot and sweaty…
Almost half way through my one year drawing challenge!
Life has got a bit bigger this month. My son has had an operation for his clubfoot – things are going well but drawing has been squeezed more into the corners of my life. I…