Author: carrie

Inspiring Sunsets From My Window

Inspiring Sunsets From My Window

I love sunsets. I feel deeply moved when I see a sunset. And no two are the same, even when viewed from the same place again and again. The following pictures I took from my office window at home prove that. They are all different, 

What Do You See?

What Do You See?

Walking in the woods nearby a few months ago I came across this: At first, I must admit my brain thought it was a large snake. However, within seconds I reassessed that thought and came to the conclusion it was a tree branch. Then not 

Festive Wishes

Festive Wishes

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy 2014! May all your wishes and dreams come true. May you find inner peace, love and happiness. All the best, Carrie

Connecting Women Festive Bazaar

Connecting Women Festive Bazaar

On Monday 16th December 2013 I will have a table at the annual Connecting Women Festive Bazaar and Talent Show in The Hague, The Netherlands. This event is aimed at women and is a great place to connect, network and buy festive gifts. Among other 

Recent Creations

Recent Creations

Last month I received my first commission and I am pleased to say that I successfully produced the artwork and handed it over to a very happy customer. She had asked me to draw her cat in black ink, which she intends to give as 

From Sketch to Framed

From Sketch to Framed

Here is a recent art project I worked on – another wildlife illustration – and the finished artwork was given to my mum as a present. She loved it as robins mean something special to her. It was such a joy and a pleasure working 

Creative Playtime

Creative Playtime

Here are examples of recent art works I have playfully created – a real mix of materials, and most importantly having fun whilst creating them: Scribbles in a small sketchbook using a 2B pencil Sketched trees in 2B pencil “The Magic Sofa” sketched in 2B 

Nature Art

Nature Art

I love nature and I love art, and I seem to love combining the two! It is one of my favourite subjects to draw. I am always inspired by nature and wildlife. Here are some examples of recent artwork I have done, just for fun 

Road Trip: Scotland

Road Trip: Scotland

I know it’s been a while since my last post – where does the time go? Unfortunately, I was poorly for a month. Immediately following that I went on a month’s travelling adventure. I am now back from road tripping around the UK: seeing friends 

Owl-icious

Owl-icious

Recently, I was working on my art course assignments when I went off on a creative tangent. As I was sketching and wondering what subject to draw, I remembered a picture of an owl in a magazine I’d purchased and which had drawn my attention.