Blog
Notes from the studio.
Tips on technique, stories behind the work, workshop news, and inspiration drawn from the Welsh landscape, wildlife, and legend.
What You Actually Need to Get Started with Watercolour
Beginners are often told they need a lot of kit. You don't. Here's what I actually use and recommend — and what you can safely ignore to begin with.
28 May 2026
Washes, Wet-on-Wet, and Other Watercolour Techniques Worth Knowing
Flat washes, graded washes, wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry — these are the building blocks of watercolour. Here's what they are and when to use them.
10 May 2026
How to Mix Colours in Watercolour Without Making Mud
Muddy colours are the most common watercolour frustration. Here's how colour mixing actually works — and how to get clean, vibrant results every time.
20 April 2026
Five Common Watercolour Mistakes — and How to Avoid Them
After 15 years of teaching watercolour workshops, I've seen the same problems come up again and again. Here's what they are and how to get past them.
28 March 2026
Tips for Painting Welsh Wildlife in Watercolour
Hares, pheasants, quirky cows — Welsh wildlife makes wonderful subjects. Here are a few things I've learnt from years of painting the creatures around us.
20 May 2026
What to Expect at One of My Workshops
Never painted before? Worried you're not creative enough? Here's exactly what happens when you arrive at Abercrave Welfare Hall on a Tuesday morning.
30 April 2026
The Lady of the Lake: Painting Welsh Legend
One of Wales's most beautiful legends has its roots right here in the Brecon Beacons. I've been exploring how to bring this story to life through watercolour.
10 April 2026
Hare with Attitude: The Story Behind My Best-Known Print
Over 25 years ago I painted a charcoal hare. It's still my best-selling print. Here's the story of how it came to be and what it means to me now.
15 March 2026
Painting Through the Seasons: Colour and the Welsh Landscape
Each season has its own palette. Here's how I approach colour in my workshops and studio work throughout the year.
20 February 2026
Want to paint with me?
Weekly workshops run every Tuesday and Saturday, 10:30am – 1:00pm at Abercrave Welfare Hall. All materials included.