The pleasure I have had from building and sharing my knowledge is immeasurable. One day I will collate all the emails and testimonials I have had thanking me, particularly during those dark days of lockdown. Reading them in my old age will bring a warmth to my heart....
I have been creating art for as long as I can remember. Over the course of my adult life I have explored endless processes and media. I am aware that I have a tendency to reach for the next shiny thing, like a magpie! I love the thrill of finding a new way of working,...
I first met Mary Beth Shaw, the driving force behind StencilGirl at a GOLDEN gathering in Florida. Despite being small of stature she packs a punch and we hit it off straight away. We have kept in touch. A while ago I was a guest artist on their blog using some of...
Since last December Karen Stamper and I have been engaged in a collaboration and I thought it was about time I wrote a blog about it. As I’m sure you are aware we go back a while. I’m not sure when it began but we both taught in Cambridgeshire and our paths would...
In addition to standard size presses I compare below , I also compared the Sizzix Big Shot Pro with my ‘Traditional Etching Press’ scroll down or click here. UPDATE FEB 2024. The manufacturer of the etching press complained about this video, but clearly...
I find the concept of ‘holiday’ difficult. Whilst I love to travel, visit new places, enjoy different cultures the idea of sitting and relaxing is something I do not relate to. Before politics and pandemic got in the way we would spend many months a year...
