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 […]

Let’s keep this really simple. If you’d like to learn how to draw with coloured pencils, but you feel: This is for you. From 12–18 January 2026, I’m running Ignite Your Spark Week – a one-week, no-commitment drawing experience inside my Ignite membership for just £10 / $13. Ignite is my coloured pencil membership. It’s […]

Before we step fully into a new year, it feels important to pause – just for a moment – and look back. Because goodness me… what a year 2025 has been 💛 This year-end video is a little wrap-up of the magic we’ve shared together over the past twelve months, and putting it together filled […]

Merry Christmas 💛 If you find yourself picking up your pencils at any point over the festive period – even just for a few gentle minutes – I thought I’d share a few cosy little ideas to add some seasonal charm to your drawings. From Santa hats to snug beanies (or something delightfully daft), these […]

Sometimes the moments that change everything arrive quietly. No big decisions. No dramatic turning points. Just an ordinary day… and a spark you didn’t know you were waiting for. My own creative comeback began with a simple colouring book and a cheap tin of pencils. The Moment Everything Shifted When I was seventeen, I was […]