These are some of the works in clay that I’ve created over the past few years.
Working in acrylics, I’ve taken great pleasure in painting the natural world and wildlife in native settings.
Watercolours require a very different technique than acrylics, but the transparent hues can be very effective in nature scenes.
Surrounded by more than one hundred like-minded individuals, captured by the air of excitement, I attended the 11th Word on the Lake Writers Festival. The line-up of presenters was impressive, the workshops, and panel discussions informative.
Writing is a solitary endeavor. When I feel stuck or low on energy, my solution is to take pen and […]
Consider using photographs or paintings to write a scene. Choose something that evokes a specific feeling for you, and write a few paragraphs. I chose this painting of the flicker at dusk. For me, I feel a sense of peace, settling in, thoughtfulness. What do you hear? What does the air smell like?
Looking through […]
The Enderby Arts Council has asked me to do a presentation about The Solstice Conspiracy. I’ve been giving thought about to how to proceed. If you find yourself giving a presentation, launching your new book, or speaking on a specific subject, these suggestions might be helpful.
Please note that I’m making this up as I […]
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