I wrote back in May about an image I couldn’t get out of my head – a huge wave. Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve been having the same feeling I experienced back then. A feeling of uncertainty. It’s hardly surprising and I imagine many readers have felt similarly during the easing of restrictionsContinue reading “‘Testing the Water’”
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A ‘collared’ kind of beauty
I think it’s fair to say that the collared dove has been on my list for a little while now. I wrote previously about its turtle ‘cousin’, but, though it lacks the colours of those impressive wings, this more common dove really does own its collar. I have quite an attachment to a pair ofContinue reading “A ‘collared’ kind of beauty”
The ‘Mot Mot’
Well, I should really say Motmot – the Lesson’s Motmot, to be precise. A different kind of bird to my usual ones. But this tropical species is no less special than the rest. I was lucky enough to see a Lesson’s Motmot in 2018 when I went to Costa Rica. It wasn’t long after weContinue reading “The ‘Mot Mot’”
Common as… brown
The weeks are definitely odd at the moment. The weekend can seem like such a long time ago and, by Wednesday, my main thought is ‘how are we not on Friday yet?!’ Despite the pretty poor July weather, the main highlight of a typical weekend is a good ol’ countryside walk. And on this weekendContinue reading “Common as… brown”
#30DaysWild Week 4
And so we come to the end of the sixth month of the year. Although ’30 Days Wild’ is now technically over, I fully intend to continue observing, recording, drawing and enjoying the wildlife around me 😊 Here’s what I got up to during the last 9 days of June… Monday 22nd June – IContinue reading “#30DaysWild Week 4”
A ‘surprise’ act of kindness
Wow, two posts in 5 days. This ‘new normal’ is really doing wonders for my writing. Silver linings and all that… Back to the facts. This one is a little different to my usual ramblings. Art is still central to it, but rather than go on about nature once again (spoiler alert: that’s definitely onContinue reading “A ‘surprise’ act of kindness”
‘The Wave’
A couple of weeks ago, some people at work thought it would be a good idea to set a challenge. They tasked the team with creating something that represents their ‘daily commute’ to work. Like a lot of people, we’re all working from home. It was supposed to be inventive, creative, tongue in cheek. IContinue reading “‘The Wave’”
If my liiife is for Brent…
My last blog post from 22nd March 2020 became outdated even quicker than I expected. I think I mentioned that some National Trust places and RSPB reserves were still open for people to walk around? They all shut the next day. After the government update that Monday evening, we all plunged into ‘lock-down’. Note-to-self: makeContinue reading “If my liiife is for Brent…”
My my my my corona….
Sorry. This corrupted lyric hasn’t left my head for many weeks now. Every moment I hear or see an update on the virus, it pops in there and won’t leave. Those who know me are aware that I have an annoying tendency to ruin songs… The most outrageous being a conglomerate of a well knownContinue reading “My my my my corona….”
“It’s him. The eye”
Who knew there was so much in an eye. Yes, it’s a very intricate organ and an essential component of the body – any body. But who knew that it could make or break a picture. I had no idea until I decided to draw my great aunt something. I’d left buying a birthday presentContinue reading ““It’s him. The eye””
Ramblings of a (very!) amateur artist 