As an author of two books on linocutting (Learning Linocut and Beginners Guide to Linocut), I get asked a lot about what tools are recommended for starting out with linocut. It is a great question as there are so many different types of cutters, brands of lino and varieties of …
I am so excited to launch a brand new Skillshare Class: How to Live a Creative Life – 5 Ways to bring Inspiration Into Your Life. This class accompanies and follows along with my FREE 16 page e-book ‘The Ultimate Guide to Creative Living’ which you can download here: https://mailchi.mp/magenta-sky/guide-to-creative-living …
Hi all and I hope you are well. I have a few things to share today – a list of materials and tools I use, some floral paintings, botanical photos, news about my fabric for sale and re-opening of the pottery cafe. It has been a few weeks since I …
Over the past few months I’ve been working on turning a number of my linocuts, sketches and paintings into fabric designs. I have been slowly ordering samples of fabric and loading a few of my designs onto a website called Fashion Formula. I was very excited to be contacted by …
Episode 5 – Fabric, Sketching, Watercolour and Mark-Making Hello and a huge warm welcome to this blog article and to my studio. And warm it certainly is here in the UK – a scorching 30 degrees yesterday in my garden – I am literally melting. It feels like ages since …
Hi again – it‘s time for more arty craft fun with the kids. Today I have an activity planned that suits all ages – caterpillar pictures… What You Need White card or paper Green patterned card or paper (optional) Green paint A mixture of pens and crayons Scissors Glue Paintbrush …
Hi again and welcome to another crafty activity for the kids. This time we will be using up those left-over toilet roll tubes and painting them to make some colourful flowers. What You Need Some paint Paintbrush Paint pallette Scissors Toilet Roll tubes Watch the Video Watch the video below …
Inspire Launch, Studio Refurb, Photography and Flower Sketching Hi all. It’s been a busy week at Susan HQ (aka home!) Many of you that read my blog, are on my email list or follow me on Facebook or Instagram will know that I have been building up to launching my …
With just a few days to go until the launch of Inspire, I thought I would take the time out to make a little behind the scenes video showing you what I get up to. I am in the final stages of launching this VERY EXCITING new membership, and with …
Hi all and welcome to the third visit to my home studio. It’s been a strange time as we look towards coming out of lockdown. For me the impact is that I still remain at home with family, my pottery cafe is shut for the foreseeable future (apart from our …
