Autumnal Watercolour Class

 🍂 Autumn Watercolour Workshop – Paint a Red Squirrel! 🐿️

Join me at @Artintheparkderby, Markeaton Park Art Studio, on Wednesday 29th October for a relaxing, step-by-step watercolour session inspired by the colours of autumn.

We’ll paint a beautiful red squirrel surrounded by glowing autumn leaves, exploring techniques for fur texture, layering washes, and capturing seasonal warmth.

🖌️ Suitable for all abilities – from total beginners to confident painters

🎨 All materials provided

☕ Friendly, creative atmosphere

📅 Date: Wednesday 29th October

📍 Venue: Art in the Park, Markeaton Craft Village, Markeaton Park, Derby, DE22 3BG

🕓 Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm

💷 Price: £35 (all materials provided + Free Parking)

🎟️ Book your place: On the Art in the Park website www.artintheparkderby.co.uk/adults-art-classes

🍁 Let’s celebrate autumn in watercolour together!

Art for wellbeing - Aquapaints

 “It never stops feeling magical!”☺️✨

Every brush stroke reveals a little more magic 🥰

I was commissioned by @relishjoy to illustrate the five colourful and vibrant scenes in the Magnificent Birds Aquapaints collection. 

They are designed to spark joy and connection and offer a soothing, creative experience for people living with Dementia. 

Hearing how much people enjoy using the Aquapaints is always one of the best part of the process 🥰

Art Therapy

There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing how the artwork I create is used to bring joy, calm, and creativity into someone’s day.

I was commissioned by @Relishjoy to illustrate the Magnificent Birds Aquapaint set — a creative activity designed especially for people living with dementia. 

Just add water and watch the scene reveal itself, brushstroke by brushstroke. Hearing how much people enjoy using these boards is always one of the best part of the process.

There’s something so special about seeing how the artwork I create is used to spark joy and connection. I illustrated the five vibrant scenes in Magnificent Birds Aquapaint set especially designed to offer a soothing, creative experience for people living with dementia.

 

 

Bespoke art for products

 🎨 Just add water… and watch the magic unfold. ✨

I was commissioned by @Relishjoy to create the artwork for Magnificent Birds — a set of Aquapaints designed to enrich the lives of people living with dementia. As water touches the art board, my original illustrations are revealed, creating a calming and creative experience that brings joy and connection. 💛

Vibrant scenes are revealed brushstroke by brushstroke, helping spark joy and a real sense of accomplishment. I will be sharing more of the magnificent birds and other themes we have worked on together,  showcasing this magical product and how we develop them from ideas to finished products.

Art Licensing for Jigsaw Puzzles

Ever wondered how a jigsaw puzzle illustration comes to life?

Here’s a little peek behind the scenes of my Jungle Life puzzle for @Relishjoy where every element you see on the finished puzzle started as a hand-painted watercolour. 🐒🦜🌿

I paint each piece larger than it’s final size to capture every tiny detail — then they’re carefully scaled down and woven into the final jungle scene.

It’s one of my favourite parts of the process: watching a painting transform into something people can hold, touch, and enjoy. 💛