Getting ready today to do a watercolour workshop to U3A in Milford Haven tomorrow, choosing subjects that will hopefully be useful to a group containing both experienced and beginner painters. I decided that colour theory should definitely be on the list – it may sound a bit dull but I never fail to be excited continue reading »
I went to an inspirational lecture today by maritime art expert and historian James Taylor on the voyage of the Beagle, full of the small detail and human story that bring history to life. It’s a fascinating tale of unsung seamanship – imagine manoeuvring square rigged engineless ships for months on end in the Patagonian channels continue reading »
Im hoping that the latest flurry of sketchbook scribbles will evolve into more jewellery designs, once I’ve met up with Phillipa and looked at how to translate them into solid metal. I can only think in 2D! See what you think – if you can make sense of these doodles, imagine them in silver, brass or continue reading »
Yes, we did move the bowsprit out of the hallway before our next b&b guests arrived though they probably wouldn’t have minded, being regular visitors and used to our odd ways (well trained enough to arrive with a bottle of wine in hand, as well – so nice when the line between clients and friends becomes blurred). continue reading »
Easter weekend and the sun has been shining on West Wales. This means only one thing for traditional boat owners and that’s sanding and varnishing, cursing the bits I didn’t get to last year which now need stripping off completely. We try very hard not to give envious glances at the shiny modern yachts which only continue reading »