MY NATURE JOURNAL
Making a creative journal inspires me to stop, to focus on the moment and to explore the environment I find myself in. It encourages me to consider my own position in the world and to learn, understand and engage with the things I am witnessing...
Rainy days
It's been raining here. ALL day and the weather forecast says it's not likely to stop anytime soon. . . I was really tempted to stay inside and hope for it to pass, but my fidgety nature and the dog's sad eyes persuaded me to put on my waterproofs and go outside. I...
Dartington Estate
A privilege to spend a while watching two dippers nest building beside the River Dart. Just one of many amazing things to see on a beautiful spring day walking at Dartington Estate. This mixed media sketch is my response, below is the text beneath the paint. Monday...
Stiddicombe Wood
Friday 24. March 2023. Stiddicombe Wood, Bantham. (667,450) 12⁰ C. Windy. Sunny spells, threat of heavy rain. Three woodpeckers high in the oaks, squabbling and chasing noisily from tree to tree. Chattery clicking, distant thrumming. Nuthatch calling, spiralling round...
Limpet Cove
Sunday 28. August 2022. Speckled Limpet Cove. Sunny 24⁰ C. Sea swimming, exploring and picnic with friends. Snap, crackle, pop as the sun warms the creatures left behind by the tide. Barnacles. Sea snails. European limpet. Broadleaf sea lettuce. Saw wrack. Black claw....
Mothecombe
Mothecombe.
Slapton Ley
Slapton Ley.