Brush & Story Studio

17/02/2026

15/12/2025

As my finger is still out of action and no painting is happening, here is a throwback to Whispa, a beloved pet belonging to a lovely family. Painted on watercolour paper in ink, watercolour and acrylic. Original artwork (not for sale!)

Wee shout out to Whispa's dad's osteopath clinic Head 2 Toe Osteopathy down in Godstone - highly recommend for anyone suffering from gift wrapping injuries or general Christmas ouchies.

Brush & Story Studio

09/12/2025

Throwback to a painting I did of my daughter many years ago. She's holding Violet, her soft toy puppy, and is lost in thought. If I know my little girl, she's probably in a land of imagination, frollicking with puppies, kittens and foxes!

08/12/2025

This is "Button", a button quail painted with ink and acrylics. Mounted on cotton canvas and framed in a mount of ivory, this was one of my pieces that I'm particularly fond off.

As I'm still out of action due to my poorly broken finger, I'm enjoying the process of looking through past projects and reframing them, and my daily activities!

I will be making Button available as a fine art print over the coming days - do get in touch if you're keen for this, or you know someone who might enjoy Button as much as I do.

08/12/2025

Exciting news - I've just added some of my fox paintings as a fine art print, and I'm really excited to share it! This one is "Leap", a lively little fox captured mid-spring with splashes of warm colour. I can also offer "The Lookout", both:

*Printed on premium fine art paper
* Size 13x18 cm
* Unframed, unmounted print, so you can choose your favourite frame**
£14.62

If you'd like one, just comment below or message me - I can have it printed and shipped straight to you.

Thank you for supporting my artwork!

** If you'd like a specially mounted version, do get in touch and I will quote you for doing that for you personally.

03/12/2025

A tiny Inktober painting that still makes me smile. Quick, bold, and a bit chaotic — but it taught me a lot about highlights and embracing whatever the paint decides to do. Sometimes the smallest studies are the ones that stick with you.

03/12/2025

From the archives — an early portrait study of my son. I remember being fascinated by this upward gaze and how the light pooled across the face. The background is much looser than I’d paint now, but I still love the softness in the expression.

Funny what details stay with you!

Would you like to see more early portraits?