Notice the small things - come sketch with me

Come sketch with me by the windswept beach in Borth, Wales, where I explore the alchemy of ink and oil sticks on prepared pages. In this quiet, reflective vlog, I share the joy of working quickly and expressively with unpredictable materials — and how letting go of detail can help you hold onto feeling.

Back in the studio, I’m prepping for a charcoal hare workshop and guiding my online students through a textured, mark-making collage inspired by birdsong and some snippets of spring unfolding around the cowshed studio — including Mr Morris’s decking adventure and a freshly pink-painted table bringing summer vibes indoors.

This vlog is about noticing small things, following creative intuition, and making space for gentle surprises.

Mentions in this vlog:
• Oil + ink sketching on location
• Quick mark-making tips for outdoor scenes
• Charcoal Hare workshop prep
• Birdsong collage project (with the Merlin Bird ID app)
• Studio life and finding rhythm in recovery

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