Central Library

Last time I went to Manchester's Central Library was about 3 or 4 years ago, before it closed for renovation. Finally reopen, it was wonderful to and see how they have restored the beautiful round building and brought it into the 21st century. These words were painted around the ceiling in the central atrium, really love the gold lettering and the curves. The third picture I took whilst on the tram on the way home afterwards...it was captured in a second, but I think captures the angles just beautifully. I could make this into a really nice collage.

And on the 6th day God created MANchester

Manchester and I have a very special relationship and every time I go there I feel totally inspired by the buildings, the history, the people...everything really. When I come back I just want to lock myself away in my studio and put my thoughts and feelings about the city onto canvas.

The Boss

This was one of the hardest pieces of artwork I have ever battled. I started it two years ago for my dad's 58th birthday and just couldn't get it right. Then it was due for Father's Day, then his 59th and finally, approaching his 60th, I decided that was it, it had to get finished! I slaved for a week and finally it got there. This is it just before I finished it.....relief!

MK gallery workshop

 

Some work that I am doing for MK gallery. Planning for a workshop with teachers who are then going to teach their yr4 students the skills. Exploring themes of paint techniques and the city of Milton Keynes. Really pleased with the shopping centre illustration and the spire of the cathedral.

Turning paintings into cards

Take a painting, cut it up and make something new....

Christmas Cards 2013

Every year after Christmas I say 'never again!' and every year in October, I start making them again. Let's hope these ones do well so my friend and I can raise some money for charity.

Engagement card

So many engagements this year....and so many weddings next year..... x