Artist Open Studios in the South East and South West
I am so excited to be hosting three open studio events during May. Firstly I will be showing work in my daughter Poppies home in East Dulwich, London on 11-12th and also 18-19th [...]
Beltane: Greeting the Season of Growth
Carpets of bluebells are spreading across the meadows that surround my studio at the moment. These gorgeous blue and white wildflowers are always a sign that spring is here and summer is on [...]
Save Our Wildflowers: Plantlife Interviews Yvonne Coomber
Spring is fully in the air when we catch up with Yvonne Coomber to discuss her conservation work with Plantlife and other charities. A keen ambassador for the protection of wildflowers, the conservation [...]
4 Ways We Can Spread Love This Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is always a special time of year for me. The middle of February has been a time for celebrating romance, marriage and love for thousands of years. Our modern day festivities [...]
Imbolc: A Year’s Awakening
Imbolc marks the midpoint of winter and traditionally begins at sundown February 1st through to sundown February 2nd. In the Christian calendar, it is known as candlemas, a time when candles are lit [...]
End of year thoughts …….
End of year thoughts ……. A time for stillness and rest, a time to dream. My end of year thoughts… I always think this lull between the festivities of Christmas and celebrations of [...]
Flower Gift Ideas: Christmas Gift Guide For Flower Lovers
Christmas Gift Buying The Christmas shopping season is upon us, the annual tradition of choosing the perfect present for your loved ones to put under the tree. I will be avoiding the mass [...]
How to buy art and start an art collection
How to buy art Buying art can be an intimidating process. You've seen a piece of art online or in an art gallery. You love it. You want to buy it. But you [...]
Friendship Friday – Win an Yvonne Coomber hand embellished canvas of your choice for you and a friend!
As the festive period approaches I have been reflecting on how this time of year is significant for me. I love Christmas. The smell of pine mixed with mulled wine and mince [...]
How To Choose Art Materials
“the richness I achieve comes from nature, the source of my inspiration” Monet I am frequently asked how I select my art materials. Oil paints, brushes, canvases, palette knives and [...]