From My Camera Roll (Patreon)

Hi everyone, I hope you had a lovely weekend. I'm really enjoying this feature as it gives me a chance to look back at all the fun things I get to do in the name of work!

Winter Watercolour Workshops

I had the pleasure of teaching a private watercolour workshop for a Florist and her team as an end of year celebration. It was a lovely opportunity to try out all sorts of new ideas for simple Christmas cards.

A curious workshop venue

That very workshop was held in a poly tunnel! My first time! We were lucky that the weather was fine although we did get a bit dripped on at times! Paint took a rather long time to dry so while I loved the novelty I dont recommend it as an ideal painting location!

Escargot!

I spent the weekend in Burgundy in France for a potential future project and was taken out to some wonderful towns. Beaune was in full festive mode with the annual wine auction taking place (hosted by Jean Reno!). I was coaxed into trying snails for the first time!! I was assured these snails were extremely good quality so if I was ever going to try, now would be the time. They reminded me of Mussels and were lovely with lots of garlic and parsley butter.

Foreign Language Copies

I found both my and Meera's (my sister in law) books in French whilst in Beaune!

This week on Youtube

We have a lovely simple scandi Christmas tree card design and a glowing snowy lamppost! I'm putting together the digitising your artwork tutorial for Patreon's watercolour challenge now!