A Mississippi dream.
This summer I had some very intense dreams, these proved to be a valuable source of ideas and material which I subsequently developed into paintings. This is post is about one such . The seed of this dream story can …
Washing up & War .
Painting for me restores, nurtures and carries me on, it is my oxygen and life boat . It also happens to be my master, my fearcest critic , my shield and weapon of choice . As an artist, wife, and …
Easter Monday 2026 with a short video.
The Churches of St Martin, Mawgan in Meneage , St Anthony , and Manaccan are throwing open their doors and inviting you in. St Martin Parish Church on the Lizard peninsular Cornwall will be Open between 10 – 2. Welcoming …
Stealing a persons integrity .
In my view , having a public platform is a privilege , being elected to run a country is a privilege. For me a prerequisite of this position, is to understand the importance of upholding the shared values and conventions of …
Thunderbirds are still go 60 years on !
I too would like to celebrate The Thunderbirds puppet show recently revisited by the media. I thoroughly enjoyed watching The Thunderbirds during my 1960’s childhood. I do have to confess that I did have a preference for the Lady Penelope …
Pope Francis.
Although I am not a follower of the Catholic faith , I was moved like many to hear that Pope Francis had died. So many people had been anxiously praying for him when he was very ill. We saw their …
VE Day . 80th Anniversary
This afternoon we will go along with others, to the village hall for tea, cake and shared memories, and I remember fondly my Uncle Coyte . A kind man who survived the second world war in the Artillery. He didn’t …
A painted prayer , for all Mothers who have lost a precious child.
In 2012 I was in a church, and as I left I wished I could leave a prayer behind, and so began this project . ’One Hundred Painted Vows’, each painting inspired by personal, national and international events I felt …