by Donna | Jul 25, 2022 | Art News
I am delighted to have been asked to partner up with Winchester based artist Charlotte Rose for this year’s Hampshire open Studios art trail event. I always learn something from chatting with other artists, and thought it would be fun to do a mini interview with...
by Donna | Jan 31, 2022 | Art News
At the start of January I made a pledge to attempt to become a make do and mend artist. Why Did I Pledge This? When I was lucky enough to take part in the Lloyds Bank Social Entrepreneur Scheme, I met a lady called Jen Gale. Jen is a hugely respected...
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...
