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An Illustrated Food Diary: Kitchen -> Table -> Sketchbook

A breathtaking meal has the same effect as beautiful artwork. The flavours and memories of food are something I want to record in my journal

SKETCHBOOKS AT CHRISTMAS

Despite the relentless bombardment of gaudy festivity advertised in every commercial avenue, winter still manages to be beautiful....

Keeping A Tea Diary

First published: Artists & Illustrators Magazine, Feb 2022 Diaries can have all sorts of purposes. With the growing popularity of bullet...

The Garden in February - Garden Journaling part 2

Early spring flowers are one of the purest joys in life and, while February can be taken up by fierce frosts and a few feet of snow,...

Nature Walks and Art

Autumn is here, full of conkers, jam making and long nights drawing in. The hedgerows are full of life; the trees turning gold to drop...

Designing Jam Labels

For this activity you will need: One pound of creativity 2oz Autumnal appreciation Several jars of homemade jam Copious cups of tea...

An Overview of Watercolour Materials

As a beginner in the world of watercolours, the various different papers, paints and brushes can be a bit daunting. I get asked a lot...

Decorated Letters:The art of correspondence.

My love affair with illustrated letters began as correspondence between myself and my grandmother, varying between humorous cartoons and...