One of the earliest examples of art in the world is a single red handprint that was created over 40,000 years ago deep in the Altamira caves in north-western Spain. We will never know who left it or why but…

When was the last time you meditated? Last week? Last month? Never? Maybe you’re one of those ‘busy’ people who ‘don’t have time to meditate’ (a statement that has always bemused me - if you’re too busy, that’s when you need to meditate!)…

It is widely accepted that engaging in creative activities can help to overcome mental health issues but simply viewing art can significantly improve our wellbeing. Many of us buy art to simply adorn our walls but, while this does positively enhance our living environment, using it solely for aesthetic purposes undermines the power it holds…

It’s been one whole year since I launched my new, rebranded website and what a year it’s been - well, 18 months really - and I’ve grown so much as an artist and as a person. I’ve sold more work than I ever imagined, undertaken some huge commissions and shown my art in public for the first time…