February has been a wonderfully full creative month, so I thought it was time for another relaxed catch-up. In this episode of my February Coloured Pencil Chronicles, I sit down and chat about what’s been happening behind the scenes, from recent drawings to a few exciting updates around the Academy. In this episode I chat […]

Drafting film is a bit of a funny old surface. The first time you try it, you might think, “Ooo this is smooth… lovely!” and then five minutes later, “Why won’t this behave like my normal paper?” 😅 It’s brilliant but only if you understand how it wants to be used. So let’s keep this […]

If you’ve ever found yourself staring at shelves (or webpages) full of pencils thinking “Where on earth do I even start?” you’re not alone. I get asked this almost daily – and it made me think… if I were starting again today, knowing everything I’ve learned over the last ten years, what would I actually […]

Can I tell you about the time someone called my horse flat and I nearly lost my mind? It was around March 2016. I’d already fallen completely head over heels for coloured pencils (no surprise there), but I’d started getting commissions for graphite work too, after a drawing of someone’s dog went up on Facebook […]

There’s something incredibly satisfying about drawing a shiny horse coat – that moment when it catches the light and suddenly looks real. It’s also one of the quickest ways to get frustrated if you rush it. With the Year of the Fire Horse now underway, it feels like the perfect time to talk about shine.  […]

January has been a full, creative month in the best possible way. So I wanted to sit down and share a relaxed round-up of what’s been unfolding, both on the drawing board and behind the scenes. This episode of my January Coloured Pencil Chronicles is very much in the spirit of the Chronicles: honest, unfiltered, […]

I know it can feel quite overwhelming when it comes to choosing the right surface for your coloured pencil piece. You’ve got different papers, different opinions, and that little voice saying “If I pick the wrong one, I’ll ruin it.”  So let’s take a breath and simplify it. This is how I choose my surface… […]

Leaves look simple… until you try to draw them. Suddenly there are overlaps, twists, shadows, odd shapes, bits missing  and it can all feel a bit overwhelming. So let me start with this: You don’t need to copy the photo exactly. Drawing leaves is about understanding shape, light, and layering not perfection. 1. Start with […]

Welcoming new students into my coloured pencil membership is genuinely one of my favourite things – and from 19th–25th January 2026, the doors are open again. If you’ve ever felt that quiet pull back towards drawing… this is for you. What You’ll Learn Inside My Coloured Pencil Membership Rather than overwhelm you with everything at […]

As December comes to a close, I wanted to sit down and share a gentle round-up of the month in my Coloured Pencil Chronicles – and really, the year as a whole. This episode of my December Coloured Pencil Chronicles was recorded just before Christmas, tucked away in my bedroom, and it’s very much in […]