Me and a Random Cop in Washington DC 1983
Posted in East Coast London New York UK US

20 Years Challenge

Looking back on my 20th Year and the wild ride it was.

April Urban Sketches of People in Los Angeles
Posted in Art Room California Los Angeles US

People Sketches: April

A collection of people I’ve encountered and sketched during my walks around Culver City in April.

PIxabay Laughter Image
Posted in Online

Romancing the Genres: Laughter

Do you use laughter as a coping mechanism? See how I used it, in my monthly column for Romancing the Genres.

Van Gogh Portraits
Posted in Art Room

Watercolour Portraits

It’s become easier to draw portraits, now I understand that you have to draw what you see, rather than what…

Culver City Stairs for Exercise and Inspiration
Posted in Art Room California Los Angeles US

Culver City Stairs for Exercise and Inspiration

I thought this local hiking trail would be good exercise. Turns out it’s good for creativity too.

Wildcraft Brewery
Posted in Norfolk UK

Wild Craft Brewery

How Wild Craft Brewery is helping keep the local community together.

Pen and Wash self portrait in a mask
Posted in Art Room

Self-portrait with a Face Mask

Watercolour and pen self-portrait with a face mask.

Flower Pen and Wash Study
Posted in Art Room

Are you searching for your artistic style?

Join me as I begin a new journey to discover my artistic style, and get inspired to find your own.

Culver City the Heart of Screenland
Posted in California Los Angeles US

Embracing the City of Angels

A Covid-inspired relocation back to the heart of Culver City, Los Angeles.

Final look at our Turkey Home
Posted in Bodrum Peninsula Turkey

Goodbye Turkey Home

After 13 years I’ve packed out life into a storage unit and sold the house for the next adventure.

Bookbinding videos and equipment for beginners
Posted in Art Room

Bookbinding Videos and Equipment for Beginners

I’m gathering Bookbinding Videos and Equipment resources to continue my handmade journey

Bookbinding: A new Travel Related Venture
Posted in Art Room

Bookbinding: A new Travel Related Venture

Don’t let Covid stop your entrepreneurial spirit. I’m using skills I learnt nearly 40 years ago to start a new venture in 2021.

Beach Bum Duo
Posted in Art Room Beach Bum

The Birth of my Beach Bum Art

I stumbled across drawing these beach bum illustrations. It’s the start of a whimsical and joyful journey. Where will it lead?

Quarantine in Istanbul room
Posted in Istanbul Turkey

Tour of my Turkey Quarantine Room

Here’s a tour of the room I spent 11 days in quarantine in Istanbul, and how I spent my time.

DAY 10 IN QUARANTINE TURKEY
Posted in Istanbul Turkey

Turkey Quarantine: Day 10

Day 10 in Turkey Quarantine. See how I’m getting ready for my departure by listening to this piece of performance poetry.

My Watercolour set up in Quarantine
Posted in Istanbul Turkey

Turkey Quarantine: Salivation, Snacks and Souvenirs

Day 8 in quarantine and I’m starting to think about souvenirs.

Quarantine Queen Rip a Rhyme on Day 7
Posted in Istanbul Turkey

Quarantine: Day 7 Poem

By Day 7 I was inspired to write a poem about the Quarantine Diet. With the sun shining. Quarantine isn’t so bad.

Practice Sketching Carrot People
Posted in Art Room

How to Paint Watercolour Figures with Paul Apps

Watch this 10 minute YouTube video about How to Paint Watercolour Figures hosted by Paul Apps

Maltepe View from my room
Posted in Istanbul Turkey

Turkey Quarantine Facilities

A review of the facilities during Turkey quarantine at Maltepe Istanbul.

Lunch Delivery
Posted in Istanbul Turkey

Your Food Options during Turkey Quarantine

There’s plenty of food options in Turkey Quarantine. 3 meals a day Free. Or order in.

Quarantine Check-in Turkey
Posted in Europe France Istanbul Turkey

U.K. to Turkey during the Travel Ban and Restrictions

My New Neighbours in Quarantine Checking in to Fly The biggest stress about travelling from the U.K. to Turkey during…

Heathrow Express Arrival Platform
Posted in Norfolk UK

Leaving U.K. during the Travel Ban

The biggest travel challenge is timing your travel plans with the validity of your Covid test. Enough to give you a headache.

Quarantine Covid-19
Posted in Norfolk UK

Quarantining in England

The British version of quarantining is pretty lax. Is there any wonder that the virus is so rampant?

Borough Market mural
Posted in Europe London UK

Eat your way around London’s Borough Market

Borough Market is a foodie heaven, and my favorite destination when I have a layover visit to London.