A magical day out at The Sculpture Park in Surrey
The Sculpture Park in a magical woodland setting in the village of Churt, near Farnham, Surrey, makes a wonderful day out for young and old alike.
How to become a children’s book illustrator with Tika and Tata
Sisters, Tika and Tata from Georgia, share their insights and tips on becoming a succesful children’s book illustrator.
How to draw a 3D Roman pattern from the Ravenna Mosaics
Standing in the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, the walls surrounding me are covered in thousands of tiny pieces of stone. Pictures and patterns adorn the walls while above me a dark blue sky is full of shimmering golden stars. These 5th-century Roman mosaics are...
The Ravenna Mosaics | Some of the most beautiful mosaics in the world
The Ravenna Mosaics in Emilia Romagna, in the north-east of Italy, are among the most beautiful things I have ever seen. Small wonder these unique early Christian monuments are all listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. A few years ago, I was lucky enough to visit four of the eight UNESCO sites, in Ravenna, with the Emilia-Romagna tourist board.
How to draw a 5 point star with a compass
Step-by-step instructions for two different ways to draw a perfect 5-pointed star.
Christmas Mandala Art Class (and a free printable Christmas card to colour)
Join me for a Christmas themed mandala art class or download my free printable Christmas cards to colour. Discover why do we associate certain colours and plants with Christmas.
