Category Archives: Illustration

Craft Fair

Next Saturday I will be at the North Middleton Craft Fair so if you’re in the area do come along. There will be lots of local crafts people. I will be bringing along all my Sheep paraphernalia, as well as … Continue reading

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Local characters

Most places have some great local characters. I remember Xylophone Man when we were in Nottingham. When he sadly passed away he was commemorated with an engraved paving stone outside M&S, where he used to sit. Edinburgh is no different. … Continue reading

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Dramatic skies

Little Owl and I sauntered home behind a tractor carrying hay bales. We didn’t mind because we could take in the dramatic evening. Wheeling flocks of seagulls, seeking escape from the stormy seas, made black patterns against the gold and … Continue reading

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Wannabe Wizards

Remember that long piece of wood Big Dreamer had collected from our weekend woodland walk? The one he was going to fashion into a Gandalf-type staff? He had left it leaning against the house outside the front door. It clouted … Continue reading

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Sticks and shoes

Today we went for a great walk in the woods. Big Dreamer found a long piece of wood which he intends to turn into a staff like Gandalf’s from Lord of the Rings. We drove home with it wedged through … Continue reading

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First week back

First week back at college and it was straight down to business. We were given a three day project in which we collaborated with graphic design students to produce a zine in response to a randomly chosen location in Edinburgh. … Continue reading

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Beetroot recipes

It is still blustery and showery here today. I watched two buzzards circling each other on the thermals. They looked majestic against the dark brooding sky. I have been meaning to blog about beetroot for a while. Vegetable growers are … Continue reading

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A blustery day

What a blustery day! I’ve just rescued a duvet cover from the wood at the bottom of the garden. I’ve decided it’s safer to dry it over the bannisters than on the washing line. Autumn is definitely here. Little Owl … Continue reading

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Blog Wall @ Raft

Here is my contribution to the Raft exhibition in Glasgow. We went over yesterday to set up. For those who have been following my blog regularly there will be a few familiar images in these photos. I was asked to … Continue reading

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Raft

This morning Little Owl rode on my shoulders over the wet fields to Toddler Group. With the start of the new term the conversation between the mums turns to the survival of the village school and whether the number of … Continue reading

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