Adorable felted Guinea fowl, work in progress, next to the artist's Guinea fowl painting for inspiration.
Getting ready for painting from nature in the Manor House at Eaton.
Even on the most overcast days, you can find the brightest colours in nature. Creating art next to the sound of Eaton Brook with a stunning view of Wenlock Edge is pretty special.
I love being out in nature, my favourite time is spent in stillness, watching and observing. Waiting for things to come into view. I was so lost in the moment here, I had no idea my daughter was taking photos of me.
Artist-in-Residence at Eaton Manor Country Estate, Eaton-under-Heywood, Shropshire
Work in progress of a felted hare, with artist's photo of hare.
Set up for art beneath the backdrop of the Wenlock Edge.
Sklyarks seen at Eaton, painted in textile paints onto calico. Work in progress.
Very much looking forward to starting my Artist-in-Residency at Eaton Manor Country Estate. Eaton has a Curlew Cottage which is a lovely place to stay!
Very much looking forward to starting my Artist-in-Residency at Eaton Manor Country Estate. Being able to spot a hare is such a special treat.
Very much looking forward to starting my Artist-in-Residency at Eaton Manor Country Estate. Spotting the resident Guineas on their daily walk is just so lovely.
Very much looking forward to starting my Artist-in-Residency at Eaton Manor Country Estate. I was inspired to paint the resident Guineas then pop them on organic cotton aprons.
Future Collaboration with Mud Fox Ceramics, Esh Winning, County Durham.
Studio head Chris, my son-in-law, at Mud Fox Ceramics, County Durham
Stamp tiles I made from my lino cuts at my son-in-law's Mud Fox Ceramics in County Durham
A stamp tile I made from one of my lino cuts at my son-in-law's Mud Fox Ceramics in County Durham
My son-in-law's studio, Mud Fox Ceramics in County Durham
Here we were making some bunting to decorate the studio. My daughter Pippa and I have found that, when in doubt, make bunting!
My felted mouse, Madder, decided to come to Mud fox Ceramics and have a go on a tiny wheel. Atelier Foolery at its finest!
My felted hare, Hue, loved his time at Mud Fox Ceramics, fortunately no actual foxes there, only fun bits of pottery!
My son-in-law's ceramic vase in the middle and my tiny ones either side, all filled with willow I gathered and placed in my cottage window. Handcrafting, nature gathering at its most beautiful.
