I have always enjoyed photography: being able to capture a moment and in some sort of way, travel back in time to places I enjoyed and with people I love. Or simply to meander into the unknown through other people’s … Continue reading
Slowly the landscape is acquiring new tones of green, silver, pink and white. The trees are finally showing their leaves and new flowers bloom here and there, like a festival of colour. Happy Spring everyone! — Aos poucos, a paisagem … Continue reading
Although spring seems to be somewhat delayed this year, the birds in the gardens around St. Andrews are busy around their nests and it is marvellous to hear them from the tree tops. One of the birds I have come … Continue reading
I think I have mentioned previously how much I enjoy custom orders. Designing a new piece involves research, problem solving and coming out with a solution, which makes it both challenging and fun! The last commission I had was for … Continue reading
Almost every time I go for a walk I end up returning home with a few treasuries in my pockets. It may be shells, flowers, small pebbles or twigs. Among my latest finds were some small pebbles and sea glass, … Continue reading
I really enjoy researching new ideas and designs for the Little Creatures. Some of them remain scribbled through notebooks, but lately I have been working on new designs more regularly. These koalas are the latest addition to the creatures of … Continue reading
Gargoyles were designed as a means to prevent rainwater from destroying masonry during the medieval ages. They also represent the craftsmanship of medieval masons who worked on each creature as an individual piece of art, to represent beasts, animals or … Continue reading
Today’s post is a special one: not only because of the huge amount of fun I had doing the creature of the month, but also because it marks the first anniversary of this blog. It has been a great challenge … Continue reading
Although the sunny days haven’t quite yet arrived, the sailor penguins have already dressed up for the warmer days to come. I really like the colours that give them a retro look and how they look like a happy bunch … Continue reading
Illustration and watercolors have always caught my attention. Maybe it is the way the colors blend softly into each other producing luminous paintings. It is also a technique that takes a lot of work – and talent – to master, which makes me admire … Continue reading
