Summer Flowers

The English countryside is my favourite place to be. The aged cottages and wild hedgerows are fantastic subjects, and the occasional neighbour or farmer who comes across me painting in the lanes always stops for a friendly hello. I tried something different with this painting, trying to put all the abundance of the summer countryside

A Quarantine Story

Wild Flowers

Wildflowers are a particular pleasure of mine and a great source of inspiration for me. I love the vibrancy, the colours, the unpredictability. My absolute favourite are always English fields in spring filled with wild berries and rabbits. There is something magical about dandelions as big as your fist, or bumblebees that look fluffy enough

Strawberry, Rose and Vanilla Jam

Ingredients 500g strawberries 500g sugar (normal granulated)  Juice of 1/2 lemon Seeds of 1/2 vanilla pod 3 Tbsp rose water Method Wash, hull and roughly quarter (or halve) your strawberries. Dry off gently with a tea towel and place in a large sauce pan. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir together over a