By the end of 2025 and into 2026, my artistic direction began to explore new avenues. It took a bit of encouragement from others to feel confident enough to make changes and start creating artwork that reflects my hidden desire to depict landscapes. Allowing myself to set aside the income from my art and focus on what I truly want to create was initially challenging. However, once I began, I quickly started developing a body of work that, although in its early stages, is fresh and filled with...

Do you let the past influence who you are? "I was told I wasn't good enough at art," shared a participant in one of my workshops. At the beginning of a recent workshop I was conducting, I had a conversation that deeply moved me and resonated with my emotions, prompting me to share some of my personal experiences, observations, and thoughts. It was that moment when you're greeting your new group of participants at your workshop for the day, engaging in conversation over a hot drink and...

Walking with a sketchbook - The art of stopping and taking time to see. "‘Great, a perfect sunny clear sky and it’s not too hot." These lyrics echoed in my mind as I left the car park and started along the path through the woods, guided by the sound of a babbling stream, or ffrwd, at the base of the Welsh giant, Cader Idris. The landscape soon revealed a breathtaking view of the mountain, which stands at 893 meters, in southern Eryri National Park. Even though I have been hiking for years, I...