Welcome to the second instalment in my Year of Enchanted Paintings series! Last month, we explored the mesmerising magic of The Beguiling of Merlin — all mystery, temptation, and tangled spells — and this time, we’re stepping onto the stage with something every bit as captivating: John Singer Sargent’s Ellen Terry as Lady Macbeth (1889). There’s…
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Welcome to the very first post in my new series: Art Witch – A Year of Enchanted Paintings. Each month I’ll be exploring an artwork that feels especially magical, mysterious, or just plain otherworldly, and this month we’re stepping straight into an enchanted forest with The Beguiling of Merlin by…
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I’ve always been drawn to enchanted paintings – the kind that feel almost alive, as though they’re whispering secrets from another world. You know the ones: women with flowing hair, jewel-like colours, strange flowers with hidden meanings. The sort of art that lingers in your mind and stirs something deep…
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Are you ready for a laugh? This week I decided to try something I’ve always wanted to have a go at but have never been quite brave enough…create my very own comedy skit, featuring Morticia Addams! I know, I know…it’s not anywhere near Halloween but I’ve always adored The Addams…
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Hey there, lovely readers! It’s been a while since my last blog post, and trust me, I’ve missed our little chats. Life has been a whirlwind of creativity, exploration, and yes, a touch of chaos–in a good way, of course. So, let’s dive into what’s been happening in my corner…
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My photography backdrop kit arrived last week and I’m thrilled with it. It has made studio photography so much easier than when I used a grey sheet hanging up against my wardrobe doors lol. The kit consists of two stands with extendable poles (allowing for wider and higher backdrops), three…
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