by Donna | Jun 10, 2021 | organ donation
June 10th is a very special day for my family. It marks the anniversary of the day my husband received the gift of life, because he underwent his successful heart transplant surgery. Each year I write a blog marking how far we have come on his journey. Last year I...
by Donna | May 21, 2021 | Art for Wellbeing, Art News
Everybody is an art critic – according to American journalist Judith Martin – and yes, I guess we are. But I think we can also remember to be kind. I 100% believe that everyone is creative in some way. We may not all be artistic geniuses. But we can all create...
by Donna | Apr 16, 2021 | Art for Wellbeing, Art News, book illustration
A DOODLE A DAY KEEPS THE DOLDRUMS AT BAY Throughout lockdown, like so many other people, I have found myself sinking into the doldrums on a regular basis. As an artist I am used to banging the drum about how creativity can help us all with our mental health wellbeing....
by Donna | Apr 1, 2021 | Art for Wellbeing, Art News, book illustration
2020 was a year of change for so many of us. For me it was the year of saying yes without hesitation. Such as the time the body confidence coach Vie Portland contacted me asking if I would be willing to illustrate a book she had written. Prior to lockdown, I know that...
by Donna | Mar 4, 2021 | Art for Wellbeing, Art News
ART IS ESSENTIAL A few weeks ago I was invited to a webinar to launch the Art is Essential movement. I have to be honest, I initially had my doubts about tuning in. Don’t get me wrong, the message Art is Essential is preaching to the converted here. But a tiny...
