Tips to using the Pattern Preview Tool in Adobe Photoshop March 12, 2024My favourite application to use when creating an illustration or new pattern is Adobe Photoshop (not really a surprise if you have read previous blog posts of mine). Adobe Photoshop...
The large side garden - renovation blog part 5 January 15, 2024The large garden near the side of the house had been left to become overgrown. The overgrown garden above. What the tangle of shrubs and trees looked like behind. The people...
Spring is here - the small back garden - renovation part 4 October 6, 2023Spring is here! The sun is out, birds are singing, bees are enjoying the lavender, and the fruit trees are in bloom, which feels wonderful after the rain we have had...
Adobe Photoshop - my favourite tools to use as an illustrator March 10, 2023In my previous blog, I described my creative process whereby, I take my illustrations or motifs that I have sketched and painted with watercolours into Adobe Photoshop, adding additional elements,...
My creative process December 18, 2022After rediscovering my love of drawing it took me about five years of experimentation before I settled on a creative process that works for me, my style, and how I...
The Vegie Patch - Renovation part 3 October 12, 2022When we purchased the Villa, one corner of the orchard had an old greenhouse and three overgrown tin vegetable garden beds. The plastic panels that encased the greenhouse were disintegrating...