In this reflective blog, I explore the journey of running a soul-led art business while navigating the familiar anxieties of money, self-doubt, and creative uncertainty. I share how long studio hours, mindful practice, and listening to inspiring books and podcasts help me stay grounded and connected to my creative purpose. From Elizabeth Gilbert’s insights on love and liberation to Nikki Trott’s guidance on intuition-led entrepreneurship, and the raw honesty of Kate Florence’

This year has brought its fair share of challenges — pressure, deadlines, and the weight of saying yes to a third solo show in just over a year. Somewhere in the middle of it all, I found myself turning back to music. Creating and listening to a playlist full of tracks I’ve loved across the decades helped me shift my mindset, loosen my grip, and paint with more freedom. That playlist has now inspired the theme for my upcoming exhibition, Mix Tape — a collection that celebrate

Colour has always been the starting point for me. It drives the whole mood in my work—sometimes before I even realise what I’m trying to say. It’s funny how a certain shade can hold a whole feeling or moment inside it.

Finding softness in hard times For me, tough times often bring a kind of forced reflection—as I try to find meaning or at least a positive thread to hold onto during difficult days. It’s no secret that for many of us, life feels a little (or a lot) unsettling right now, in all sorts of ways. And so, as always, I find myself searching for ways to cope, to stay grounded, and maybe even feel a little better. I was recently reading a wonderful book called The Creative Ambush by M

Tips for keeping your energy high through Winter

Yesterday, I found myself grappling with a dark question: Should I even be painting anymore? Yes, I said it. The dark truth is out there.

In the wise words of Sinead O'Connor, "The job of an artist is to be themselves at any cost." This sentiment resonates deeply with me, as I

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NOTES FROM THE STUDIO It is understandably very easy to get sucked down by the negative vibes surrounding us in the world right...