Capturing the colours on the streets of Barranco, Lima.
In Sight: Barranco street view – 2
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Sneak Peek: research trip to Peru
For the next month I will be in Peru on a mission to turn my collection into reality. I will be focusing on just a few key pieces, tweaking the colour palette and changing the yarn to a locally sourced quality. I’m not expecting a smooth development process, especially considering the news I have just received…
Mouth Watering: Stuffed Mushrooms
I love this recipe, it’s simple and delicious. Originally given to me a few years ago by my friend Jenny. Since then I’ve made a few adaptations and thought I’d share my favourite version, made with giant portobello mushrooms, stilton…
In Sight: Barranco street view – 4
Capturing the colours on the streets of Barranco, Lima.
Discovered Again: Eastern European Architecture
These quick drawings were done whilst travelling around Eastern Europe in 2001. I love to sketch when I travel and sometimes it captures a place better than a photo. These sketches were done in Prague (Czech Republic), Krakow/Cracow (Poland), Pécs and Budapest (Hungary).
In Sight: Thistles
At the weekend when I was out on a country walk (although I spent more time taking photos than walking!) I saw this thistle covered in frost and couldn’t resist taking it home to sketch. Once inside the frost melted…
Lasting Impression: "Workt by Hand" – Hidden Labour and Historical Quilts at the Brooklyn Museum
“Workt by Hand” showcases rarely seen treasured quilts from the Brooklyn Museum’s Decorative Arts collection. Quilts can be seen as functional objects or artistic creations. They are a demonstration of skill and creative expression, a labour of love often made by…