Over years of painting mainly watercolour flowers, I was often told I should extend myself, challenge myself more, branch out and so forth

So I've moved into coloured pencil, collage and pastels, pen and ink ... I still prefer the flowers, though.

Here are a few pieces which don't fit into one of the categories at the top of the page

This old tree is in the corner of our field and bears the scars of time, weather and sheep.

I love the way this ivy appears to be just beneath the screen

Andrew's much-loved old shoes. A shoe isn't worth drawing until it's taken on the character of its owner

For the last couple of years, I have been a member of a local art group, where I have found the freedom to experiment with new media. I tore up a good number of magazines to achieve these.

I don't necessarily yearn to keep doing something new, but it's amazing how much pleasure one can get from something different ...