Art for Good
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- This year I’m exploring the idea of art as a force for good. I’m starting with the benefits of art for mental health. Behind the scenes I’m reading up on art practice in mindfulness and the benefits of art for producing flow, and I’ll be sharing my findings and thoughts with you all.
- I’ll be sharing prompts for simple patterns you can draw and paint to give you starting points for making art a part of your life, whether you’re using it to relieve stress and anxiety or simply to have fun!
- Find long form videos, tutorials and projects on YouTube and short time-lapse videos on Instagram.
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Pattern-of-the-month
Join my Pattern Drawing Community on Ko-fi!
Each month on Ko-fi, I share an exclusive video for donating supporters sharing how to construct and paint different patterns. I’m covering Celtic knots, tiling patterns, geometric patterns and historic patterns.
If you love the free videos I make for YouTube and want to develop your skills with compass and ruler construction, come and join our very friendly community!
Works on Paper
Visit my online shop to find available prints, paintings and other works of art I’ve been creating.
Workshops
In person workshops with the Arienas Collective
Learn to print or paint with me in a small home setting, in Edinburgh’s beautiful New Town.
I’ve got a number of options for learning to screen print, with a focus on you being able to take what you’ve learnt and use it in your own home or studio.
I also have a beautiful vintage tabletop letterpress, and have some really fun options for exploring making your own cards and stationery using metal type.
Make your booking through the Arienas Collective, and check their website for upcoming dates.
Draw with Me
Find new videos on my Drawing YouTube channel taking inspiration from patterns. You’ll find pattern prompts, doodle ideas, mandalas, celtic knots and guides on how to draw complex geometric shapes.
