Art Classes, Art Fairs and Much, Much more
I know it’s been an age since I put out a blog post. I am sorry…I get so busy and then realise I am not keeping in touch with you, my...
Summer at Duncansby Stacks
May was beautiful. We, as the rest of the country was, were blessed with a spell of warm, sunny weather that lasted for days. It was so lovely to just...
5 Things you must do at John O’Groats
Gosh. I have been really busy and time is flying. The doors to The Gallery at John O’Groats are open and I have had the joy of meeting lots of...
Places to visit on the North Coast 500: Old Wick Castle
In this week’s blog I take you not far from Haven House to Old Wick Castle. It’s not one of the most well known of the places to visit on...
The Gallery at John O’Groats
We are all set for another season in The Gallery at John O’Groats. Here is a little tour for you- https://youtu.be/XbYxfDS0OtQ Remember that...
A Visit to Ackergill Tower
I’ve not managed far this week for various reasons but I thought I would take you to one of my favourite places that I like to go to when I...
Wave Paintings in Oils – On the Cusp
I’ll let you into a wee, exclusive secret. I am on the cusp. I am starting something new. And it feels like coming home. I have been painting...
Landscape Painting Technique – How to turn a Photo into a Painting
In this week’s blog I share my landscape painting technique. Please bear with me whilst I get to grips with technology and filming myself. It...
“A picture is a poem without words” Art by Lisa Weller
Hello again and welcome to my first video blog. Thank you for joining me on this journey. I love keeping you updated on my work in progress and life...
A Scottish Artist’s ramblings
I know..It’s been an age since I last wrote a blog post for you all. It’s not because I haven’t wanted to. If you have been...
The Signpost at John O’Groats
The signpost at John O’Groats is a whirlwind of activity, no matter what time of year you visit. If you set up a slow- motion camera and filmed...
The Hidden Message at John O’Groats
Have you seen this little diagram about life’s journey? That when we see our destination we envisage a straight path, a nice diagonal line, but...
North Coast 500 Wilderness
The wilderness was calling me again a couple of weeks ago. My levels of technology, civilisation and routine were at saturation point and much as I...
Growing Branches in Caithness
I’ve just completed another set of accounts which means I have been self-employed eight years now. What a journey! I see my journey like the...
Precious Memories
This blog was quite hard to write and it has been several weeks in the making and some tears, but I am here now and I am pleased with the result. It...