Never would I ever have imagined the choas that would surround the launch of my third children’s book “Midnight Raider”. You just can’t dream this madness up. But it all started from a dream. So it’s the night before the big launch. My books are all boxed and ready to take to the festival in… Continue reading The Mice that Crashed the Launch
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On the Verge
As the pre exhibition jitters hijack my nervous system, negative thoughts fill my head. Once again fear makes a last ditch effort to sabotage the work. This is a repeated pattern every time I’ve embarked on a creative project intended for the public arena. Whether it was a book or a new series of paintings,… Continue reading On the Verge
Thank you Miss Piggy
It’s funny how you can trace back your entire creative journey to one special moment. Let’s set the scene. I’m about six, it’s the early 80’s and I’m still young enough to be free and confident (hadn’t been at school too long). The Muppet show was a huge hit in our house and each week… Continue reading Thank you Miss Piggy
Echoes of My Childhood
I grew up on a farm on the outskirts of a small country town in the late 70’s and early 80’s. Our house, built around 1900 was in stark contrast to the bold interior decoration. The orange and green patterned wallpaper and black vinyl couches with bright floral cushions still burn in my retina. The… Continue reading Echoes of My Childhood
