Top Tips for Completing the 30-Day Sketchbook Challenge I am so excited about the 4th annual 30 Day Sketchbook Challenge that starts on 01 Jan 2021. You can find full information about the challenge here: Sketchbook Challenge It can be quite a challenge to sketch for 30 days in a …
There is nothing more special than gifting someone a handmade card you have made from scratch yourself, this could be a birthday, a thank you or a special occasion such as a Christmas or Valentines. As an artist and printmaker I love creating new greetings cards using a linocut block …
The September 7-Day Sketchbook Challenge is Here! I have had SO much fun this year running two full 30-day challenges in both January and April but as January 2021 seemed so far away, I was itching so share something else. And so… I am so excited to finally announce my …
Since our last live sketchbook challenge in April 2020 I have been listening to your feedback and wanted to launch something that will keep our enthusiasm for sketchbooks and sketching going between challenges. I of course offer my monthly creative membership Inspire, but that may not be for everybody. I …
Hi all, and a huge welcome to my studio. Life in August I tend to take life a little easier in August and spend the time planning and working on my business strategy as well as taking time out with the family over the summer. It has been a strange …
Today I wanted to share with you a video that I recorded recently that opens up the pages of my two linocut books Learning Linocut and Beginner’s Guide to Linocut to show you exactly what is inside. These two books explain the process of printing linocut prints but each book approaches the …
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 …
