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Watercolour | Teabag art | Cyanotpye
▪︎ Small art for calm peaceful corners of your home.
▪︎ Sharing island life and natural beauty.

07/09/2026

What makes you buy a piece of art?

Many reasons, I guess.

This little piece delighted me. I came across an older man, selling his work from a park bench in the gardens opposite the Ritz Hotel in Funchal earlier this year. My dad and I had just enjoyed a glass of sangria there before wandering through the gardens to find some shade. The gentleman spoke barely any English, and I don't speak Portuguese, but it was so lovely to meet him. I had to buy his work because I thought it was simply beautiful. Also, because I made a connection with him. I like to think of him sitting in the gardens with his ink pens being creative. I chose this piece because I wanted a reminder of that moment to take home with me. Now, it sits in my art room on a shelf as a reminder, and it makes me smile.

I've tried to find him on instagram, but with no luck. If anyone happens to know him, please give me a shout!

31/08/2026

I've had a break from craft fairs, but I'm looking forward to getting back into the swing of chatting to folk and explaining my unique way of doing art.

Stromness Warehouse Buildings

31st Aug
5th Sept
17th Sept
18th Sept

28/08/2026

The weather has picked up this week, and it's been lovely getting out and about with family. A quick summary.

•Buckets and spades time at the beach.
•Roaming around the Earl's Palace at Birsay •Glorious seaweed pools
•Ice cream and delicious homemade pies Palace Stores Birsay

Happy grannie

20/08/2026

To be honest, it's not been a great summer in Orkney. I think it's about the worst in the 23 years we've lived here. April, May, and June were bonny, but July and August have been dull, wet, and windy for the most part. I haven't bothered too much as I've been really busy. The days which were lovely we made the most of ( 20 degrees with a slight breeze) so it's not all bad.

On the positive side, the garden has been amazing. The grass is green, the honeysuckle smells divine, and the olearia just looks like it's laden with snow. Beautiful!

I'd still take the cool here, over the heat in the south of the country any day. I need to breathe in fresh air !

10/08/2026

All things white and beautiful!

I love the simplicity of white flowers. Rich, deep colours are gorgeous too, but somehow I'm always drawn back to the simple. The smell of the meadow sweet is just amazing this year.

30/07/2026

Even in the height of summer, you can still get away from the crowds and enjoy the scenery on the RSPB reserve at The Ring Of Brodgar. It's one of my favourite spots, and there's a picnic bench down by the lochside-perfect for a flask and a sandwich. Is it just my generation that likes to do that sort of thing?

23/07/2026

If you're interested in archaeology, then you may know that Sir Tony Robinson and the Time Team are currently investigating a strange anomaly at The Ness of Brodgar at the moment.

The Ness is at the Heart of Neolithic Orkney and is a World Heritage Site. It dates back over 5000 years. Mind blowing! I can see The Ness, which is between the Ring of Brodgar and the Stones of Stenness, from my house. It is in the distance, but even so, it's still pretty amazing!

Here's my tea bag art offering - an autumnal scene of part of the Ring of Brodgar. A little piece of history in art.

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