Opening My Studio for CAOS 2026: What I Learned About People and Painting
Carshalton Arts Open Studios 2026 was the most revealing weekend I have had as a working artist. Here is what happened when 200 strangers walked through my studio door.
Watercolour tutorials, art therapy insights, ADHD creative journey, and stories from my studio in South London
Carshalton Arts Open Studios 2026 was the most revealing weekend I have had as a working artist. Here is what happened when 200 strangers walked through my studio door.
One of my watercolour paintings has been chosen for The Salvation Army's UK Easter donor thank-you campaign, with 600,000 cards printed and distributed nationwide.
A free local art exhibition in Wallington, South London, featuring over 80 original artworks by artists from Sutton, Carshalton, and Surrey. Discover a calm, welcoming space to explore, reflect, and connect with local creativity from 7–9 May 2026.
I visited The Salvation Army headquarters in Denmark Hill after my artwork was printed on 600,000 Easter cards. Here's the full story — from a wellbeing class eight years ago to standing in their atrium with the Territorial Commander.
A personal reflection on how watercolour painting became my daily mindfulness practice — and why creativity might be the most underrated tool for mental health and wellbeing.
A personal guide to finding art, inspiration, and beauty in South London — from gallery visits and open studios to painting spots that have inspired my own watercolour practice.
A practical guide to framing original watercolour paintings and prints — from choosing the right mat board to selecting UV glass that protects your artwork for decades.
Carshalton is one of South London's hidden gems — chalk streams, Victorian ponds, ancient churches and a village high street that somehow feels entirely apart from the city. I've been painting it for years, and I'm still finding new views.
Hanging a watercolour correctly protects it from fading, damp and buckling for decades. Here's everything you need to know about displaying original watercolour paintings in your home.
Looking for a unique, lasting wedding gift? A commissioned watercolour of the couple's home, wedding venue, or favourite landscape is one of the most personal presents you can give.
Most people look at a painting and decide very quickly whether they like it or not. But there is a second kind of looking — slower, more curious, more rewarding. This is how to do it.
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