2018

Notes from my walk-a-logue continue as I explore the flora & fauna of this beautiful valley where I live: celebratory website coming soon……..

My photograph will be on show this month in the Open Photography Exhibition at the Pen’rallt Gallery, Machynlleth, Powys This year’s theme is ‘Home’ and happened to coincide with my current research / art project where I have started a collection of photographs celebrating the beautiful Dernol Valley where I live. EXHIBITION OPENS 12 noon – 22 September. Please visit their website at: http://www.penralltgallerybookshop.co.uk/

I am currently collaborating on a new website project THE DERNOL VALLEY: this will be focusing on the interesting palaeontology, geology, flora & fauna here. It will feature artworks, photography and information about the valley e.g. the Dernol river just opposite to where I live has SSSI status and over 170 species of moths have been recorded visiting my garden.  

Last Thursday I was invited to share my stories with the Aberhafesp WI group in their cosy community centre. FASHION, FISH & FOSSILS were just a few subjects covered that have inspired me as an artist.

I received a warm welcome by the WI on Wednesday afternoon this week. It was a pleasure to walk down memory lane and share my experience with the group about when I worked for Laura Ashley 1984 – 1989 I am available to deliver future talks for groups on the following themes: “My love affair between textiles and fine art”  An illustrated talk through drawings & paintings I worked in the Laura Ashley textile design studio in Carno in the…