All the seasons have their natural changes. Winter always make me feel like hibernating to keep warm. Wearing layers of clothes give softness against the chill wind. My stained glass studio is warm, a really hearty place to work. Exhibitions I have been beavering away in my studio making stained glass roundels for Christmas as commissions and for sale at the Christmas Fair. Preparation is always good for doing anything in the workshop. I love to carefully prepare my stained glass designs as … [Read more...]
Autumnal Fruits
Summer time is one of the most fruitful times to create new stained glass creations in the workshop. The big barn door is open most days letting in light and warmth. The swallows have nested in the room next door have on numerous occasions thought my workshop is their home. They fly into the space then circle once or twice before making for the door and swooping out. Exhibitions The Bradford on Avon sculpture garden was a real success this year with three times as many people walking around … [Read more...]
The merry month of May
A windy and changeable springtime here in south west England bringing the twigs and branches abundant with tiny green saplings and buds. Blowing around outside my stained glass studio. Seed pods and feathers flying on the cool breeze settling on wherever they chance to land. I go out painting when I am not in the studio teaching and making new work. I love this time of year as it brings new beginnings and lighter days. The busy bee makes his home and prepares his hive with a buzzing energy … [Read more...]
Spring is Coming
February is the month before the ground starts slowly warming up here in England. Already the bulbs are pushing their little heads through the dark and lumpy soil. It never ceases to amaze me how such small and fragile forms of curly life push through with tireless efforts to reach upward towards the light. I have just finished a panel for a front door with a blue tit and a great tit in a silver birch tree. It will be installed at the beginning of March which is when many of the birds will have … [Read more...]
Crossing over from 2014 – 2015
I went for a walk today the 26th December down by the Avon and Kennet Canal. All the narrow boats and barges were tucked into the muddy bank, curtains or blinds drawn tight smoke curling from the stacks, not much sign of life. It speaks volumes at this time of year when the days are still fairly dark and either bitter winds or damp cold rain pours steadily down the window panes. I go for a walk on a different path everyday during the holiday time with my son Leo. We look out for birds, animals, … [Read more...]
One bright morning …
We are here at the end of November where the rain pours, the sky is overcast and fog is on the horizon, today is actually icy blue skies and bright! Therefore what better thing to do than start a creative project, draw, paint, sew, make a beautiful panel in stained glass or several small ones to give as gifts. I have been tinkering away for weeks now on several projects at once. I work well in that way so I keep a bright edge on my work, a new eye, a clear head, a fresh vision. It is all … [Read more...]
The Townbridge Arts Festival
Hello and a very big welcome to my new website!!! I am very excited because over the past weeks, my friend Isabelle and I have tweaked and designed this site together and it is finally ready for you to see! I am happy to say that whilst designing the site, I've had some great work including a beautiful roundel called 'The Bluebell wood', a private commission which I will soon be unveiling photos for you to see when it is finally installed. I will also be attending the open evening of the … [Read more...]
