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…
Art Work by Amy
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…
May-One year drawing challenge
Life is hitting a bit tougher patch for me and everything including art takes a step back. I am very grateful for the way this drawing everyday challenge is helping me keep a little momentum…
April – One year drawing challenge
Life is getting busier. Sometimes making time to do a drawing is hard. Some days I cling to it as my anchor in a slightly crazy world. Sometimes I feel my skill is definitely growing.…
“Connections” friendship, fun and growth
This weekend I had the absolute privilege of hanging out with two awesome women and sharing our exhibition “Connections”. The Surat on Ballone art gallery is the venue for a show of work by Kathy…
Bring on March-drawing everyday-I’ve got this!
I am not making any money from my drawings. There is no ‘Real’ reason to be doing it Except that it is making me feel more ‘real’ than anything else – I love it. It…
How to look after your handmade mugs
The handmade mug in this photo is thirty years old, it has been my favourite morning coffee cup, for the the last five. It bears the scars! The most difficult part of pottery is that…