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The Dreaded Thoughts of Giving Up
I’m going to be really honest here—lately I’ve had those dreaded thoughts about giving up. Not on painting, because I love the process...
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Sep 7, 20252 min read
Finding Time to Paint and Preparing for Lancaster Makers Market
Life has a way of filling up quickly—work, family, responsibilities, and all the other parts of “adulting” that demand attention. Among...
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Aug 17, 20252 min read
A Week of Two Halves
Coming Out the Other Side, Then Facing It Again There’s something incredibly grounding about painting wildlife. Each animal, in its...
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Jun 29, 20253 min read
Finding Light in a Heavy Week
Fun morning crafting This past week has been one of the hardest I’ve faced in a long time. As many of you know, alongside my art, I work...
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Jun 22, 20252 min read
Community, Connection, and a Lesson Learned – My Experience at the Cope Creative Collective Exhibition
Last weekend, I had the joy of taking part in the Cope Creative Collective Exhibition , part of this year’s Rossendale Art Trail — and...
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Jun 8, 20252 min read
The Crazy Run-Up to the Rossendale Arts Trail: Chaos, Colour & Creative Breakthroughs
With just days to go before the Rossendale Arts Trail, I’ve finally come up for air—and what a whirlwind it’s been. Between working...
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May 26, 20251 min read
When Overcommitting Catches Up With You
This week has been a real lesson in overcommitting. I often wear many hats—mum to a busy 4-year-old, full-time NHS professional, wife,...
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May 11, 20252 min read
The Power of Creative Connection
Last Sunday, we hosted a social sketching event—and it reminded me just how powerful it can be to carve out time to create and connect...
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May 3, 20251 min read
Sometimes You Can’t See the Wood for the Trees
This week, I had the opportunity to speak with Charlie from Digital Boost—and honestly, it was exactly what I needed. Sometimes when...
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Apr 25, 20251 min read
Sometimes You Can’t See the Wood for the Trees
Power of fresh eyes
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Apr 25, 20251 min read
The Joy of Commissions: More Than Just a Painting
When someone commissions me to create a piece of art, it fills me with pure joy. It’s not just about making a living—though of course,...
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Apr 19, 20251 min read
Taking Control in Uncertain Times: Investing in My Creative Future
Life feels a little uncertain right now — for many of us. As someone working in the NHS and also building an art business from the heart,...
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Apr 13, 20252 min read
Transformation: Finding Strength in Uncertainty
If you read my last post, you’ll know that I’m going through a time of uncertainty with my job in the NHS. This has led me to reflect on...
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Apr 6, 20252 min read
Nature, Art, and Mindfulness: My Creative Escape from Stress
Finding Calm in Creativity: How Painting Helps Me Cope with Uncertainty Right now, life feels more uncertain than ever. My job in the NHS...
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Mar 24, 20252 min read
Building Community Through Creativity: Why I Started an Arts & Crafts Social Group
Why I wanted to building a Community Through Creativity
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Mar 3, 20252 min read
My creative life- a snippet of my journey so far
Snippet of my creative life
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Feb 12, 20251 min read
First Art competition.
In January, I jumped into the fun world of art competitions at Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery . I wanted to meet other artists and...
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Feb 4, 20251 min read
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