Courses & Sketch Hub

Hello everyone,

It is time for another Art Materials Review!

This month I am exploring tempera paint sticks – a material I originally bought for a children's workshop a few years ago, but one that has gradually become a real favourite in my own creative practice.

In this video, I share what tempera paint sticks are, how they work, and some of the ways I like to use them. I create a journal page with them and talk about why I find them such a freeing, playful medium to work with.

What I love most is that they are bold, colourful, quick-drying and surprisingly versatile. They can be wonderful for sketchbooks, journaling, mixed media work and anyone who wants to loosen up and create without worrying too much about getting things perfect.

You can watch the video here:

I have had quite a few questions from people recently about how to keep watercolours loose, how to preserve those important white spaces, and how to avoid paintings becoming overworked.

So I have created this video to explain the process in a simple and practical way. I go through brush choices, paint consistency, and the way I move my brush, as well as the importance of stepping back and allowing the painting to breathe rather than constantly adjusting it.

I hope this helps make things feel a little clearer and easier to apply in your own work.

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to share a little glimpse into what I’ve been working on lately.

In the creative community, we’ve been playing with patterns over the past couple of weeks. We explored ocean-inspired designs, and last night we created some beautiful peacock feather pieces. It has been such a joy to see how differently everyone approaches the same idea.

Over in the Sketch Hub, we’ve been taking a slightly different direction. Rather than focusing on a specific subject like an animal or a plant, we are exploring a range of sketching techniques next week. Each day we practise a different approach, which has been really refreshing and, I think, quite freeing. The bicycle study using negative space will be available from Monday.

I truly love seeing all your creations. It has also been wonderful to see what many of you are making as part of Sketchbook Revival. Please…

I followed Irene’s tutorial on acrylic makers to try out my new brush tip acrylic markers I have tried the bullet tip ones before but I never liked them because you could not control the line width. I really enjoyed these, though it was hard to control lol.

🎉 The Wobbly Fantasy Houses course has opened its doors! 🏡✨

I am so happy to see that many of you have already started the course and I can follow along with your progress—what a joy!

To celebrate this brand new course and the opening of this lovely new group, I am hosting a giveaway! 🎁

Anyone who shares a photo of their artwork in this group during the month of July will be entered into a random draw at the end of the month. You can share something from the Wobbly Fantasy Houses course, or from any other course you’ve done with me in the past. It is all welcome.

Just add a few words about what you enjoyed or learned, and that’s it. I truly love seeing your creations and hearing about your experience.

🌟 The winner will receive:– a travel watercolour set– a mini sketchbook– water-fillable pens– and maybe a few other…