by Fran | Aug 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
I’m excited to offer an ebook and creative prompts based on the wonderful Vincent Van Gogh. His life, struggles, words and of course his gloriously vibrant art have long since been an inspiration to me, and I hope to share it with you. I have called it ‘Sorrowful yet...
by Fran | Jul 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
One of my favourite artists is Vincent Van Gogh. I love his art obviously, but almost as much his passion for life and his wonderful way with words. The joy and despair, elation and loneliness are expressed in such a humane and timeless way. I was lucky enough to...
by Fran | Jun 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
I find the chakras a really useful tool when feeling divided or uncertain. If you are not familiar with the Chakra system, here is a brief introduction. There are seven areas of energy each located in different parts of the body. Each one has a different colour and...
by Fran | Jun 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
When asked what kind of art I make and teach I answer ‘mixed media’. A bit vague eh? What’s that then? It’s not easy to answer in a sentence, because really it can be anything! I’ve been known to include baking soda, children’s toys, baking trays, firewood and...
by Fran | Jun 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
What an extraordinary time of year! If only I could be as productive as my garden. All sorts of mystery flowers and ‘weeds’ have burst into life. It’s an absolute joy to lie in the hammock, gaze at the cherry tree and listen to the blackbird. I haven’t been an...
by Fran | May 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
I love little niches. There’s something about taking an ordinary object or image and giving it a home. It elevates the mundane to the special. It houses something of value to you, though the significance may be lost to the outside world. It could be a collective of...
