by Donna | Jan 29, 2024 | Art for Wellbeing, organ donation, Royal Papworth Hospital Charity
Daily Doodles In March 2024 I will be walking 87 miles of The Camino Way to raise money for the Royal Papworth Hospital Charity. What part does my daily doodling play in me deciding to do this? For some years now a daily doodle has been part of my morning routine. It...
by Donna | Jan 25, 2022 | Art for Wellbeing
I have always known that my dog is beneficial to my mental health, but it took a January art challenge to really bring it home to me. I have blogged before about how helpful I find my daily doodles I have to admit however, that finding daily inspiration can sometimes...
by Donna | Nov 15, 2021 | Art for Wellbeing, Art News
Now that the world is finally (fingers crossed) opening up again, I’d like to share a list of my favourite independent art and craft venues based in and around Southampton. I know all of the artists mentioned, which means that I can vouch that they are all...
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...
