Do you remember as a child, girls would add a wildflower to their hair and magically transform themselves into princesses. Perhaps you were one!

I’m thrilled to be a part of the Vanishing Boundaries Exhibition at Akwaaba Gallery. The show pushes the traditional norms and is a must see!

Sadly, people have developed the impression that “collecting art” is only for the wealthy which couldn’t be further from the truth!

View my latest portfolio addition, two pomegranate paintings completed in soft pastel on sanded paper. Both pieces are available for purchase.

Despite the ocean view being an everyday occurrence, I’m forever captivated by the beauty and power it exudes.  That captivation recently led me to produce a small wave series.

My piece ‘Fires of Freedom’ depicts my interpretation and exploration of the 2019 Charman Prize theme, “Where the Fates May Lead Us”.

The process of creation is not often shared so I’ve provided some glimpses into how my pieces transform from a rough sketch to the final painting.

I have carefully curated an amazing selection of limited edition fine art prints which are now available through my Etsy Store!

This year has been a busy one. I held my last solo exhibition, ‘Commonplace Beauty‘, in 2013. Can you believe it’s been 5 years already! Well I told myself in late 2017 that I couldn’t let 5 years go by without doing another. So I committed to a date! After deciding upon a theme and […]

It’s important to recognise the Starving Artist Mindset within us. In my time coaching women artists, there are 7 Mindsets that are keeping artists broke and frustrated.

6 Things to do after you finish a painting – Do them now, and you’ll thank your self later!

Creativity Coach Vanessa Turner discusses how artists of any level can avoid overworking artwork using 6 simple approaches.

Perhaps a lack of focus is exactly what you need! Could focusing on a single project versus multiple projects be hindering your artistic growth?

Building a sustainable art career surely isn’t easy, and it can be even more challenging for the self-taught artist.

You can have reasons or you can have results, but you can’t have both. Artist and Creativity Coach Vanessa Turner discusses how artists can ensure results.

Creating without an art studio is possible! Many artists abandon their chances at developing a successful creativity practice by relying on the famous crutch…”I don’t have an art studio”.

Covid-19 has costs many artists sales and opportunities. Despite the set backs, we have what it takes to get through this! Check out my tips for creatives!

Each time we create our medium is offering us an opportunity to grow and learn. Are you missing the 6 lessons that your medium is teaching you?

The what and why of being a multicareerist! Over the late 20th century and early 21st century having multiple careers has become fast growing trend.

I’ve recently begun guest writing for the online community Black Girls Who Paint. BGWP is a supportive platform which aims to support black women in the arts.

As part of  my commitment to read more, I’ve been blazing through some great publications this year. My latest is an audio book entitled “The Art of Possibility” by Rosamund and Benjamin Zander. Anyone familiar with this one? It was a bit wordy but has been worth the listen!

There will always be a reason you don’t have time, there will never be a perfect time. But a creativity practice can help you immensely!

There will always be a reason you don’t have time, there will never be a perfect time. But a creativity practice can help you immensely!

Throughout the beginning of 2019, I began exploring something known as creative coaching. I finally decided to take the leap and signed up with the Creative Coaching Association (CCA) to commence training as a creative coach!

Elizabeth Gilbert’s Big Magic, shows us how to face our fears, and discusses the attitudes, approaches, and habits we need to live our most creative lives.

Throughout the painting process, one of the hardest stages is the beginning. That is when we often think of all of the challenges ahead and deter ourselves.