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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… 

My first month successfully nailed!

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Announcing that I would draw everyday and post the drawing every day to keep myself honest was a very scary thing to do. A couple of days have been challenging but the time spent doing… 

One year drawing challenge

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Holidays are blissful, such an opportunity for rest and reflection. I have spent mine relaxing and always when I am chilled I turn to my books. Rediscovering favourites like “Drawing on the right side of… 

Damn!

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This is one from a while ago 🙂

Phew – last minute firing = beautiful pots!

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I actually hate being rushed. Sometimes deadlines are the only way I keep moving though. This kiln load of pots were made on the ragged edge of my time and energy. I am so pleased… 

Amy Wood 2026 Calendar

Woohoo 2026 Calendar is here- I feel so proud!

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Possibly the cover of this calendar is my favourite painting this year. It felt like I improved as an artist. People are hard for me and i have never been able to ‘fill in the… 

The serenity of pelicans on the Balonne

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In 2026 I will be part of a joint exhibition at Surat on Balonne Art Gallery. The other artists in the show, Kathy Ellem and Catherine Clark Dowden, both have a lot more brush miles… 

Let the kids be in it

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There is something about collaborating with children that I find a lot of fun. I think it’s their enthusiasm and engagement. This video is of painting a backdrop for my sister with her children and…