Today was one of those heavy, grey days—the kind where pain sits too close and too loud. When everything felt tight and difficult, I reached for something simple: my Gelli plate, acrylics, and the promise of losing myself in the process. No plans. No pressure. Just switching off… and playing. What emerged surprised me. A few prints, in monochrome, all moody, echoing the atmosphere of the day—but in a strangely grounding, expressive way. There’s something soothing about watchi

Today saw the departure of these two commissioned encaustic paintings. The first is a gentle rural scene with a cottage and grazing Manx Loaghtan sheep, full of layered texture and soft, earthy colours. The second captures the energy of the coast, with waves rolling in beneath a glowing sky and an old stone castle standing strong against the sea. Both pieces were a pleasure to create, and I’m delighted they’re heading off to their new home. Thank you to my lovely clients for

Santa Cruz Black Rocks Madeira After having spent the last few days feeling devastated having lost a dear friend. I decided to go to the studio this morning and just paint. I had been focused on working on the commission I’ve been doing, — I just started painting and suddenly I was shaking with emotion, mixing colours and painting . Every brushstroke felt like it meant something. I went with it — I painted, and painted, and painted — and every stroke I made felt so intention

In my latest painting, the soft encaustic layers blend light, texture, and colour to evoke the shifting skies and tranquil waters of Llyn y Dywarchen — where mist drifts over the hills and the land glows with late golden light.  Situated above Drws y Coed in Dyffryn Nantlle, near Rhyd Ddu.  50cm x 21cm £695 #EncausticArt #LandscapePainting #WelshArt #LlynDywarchen #Eryri #NatureInspired #ArtOfWales #RhydDdu #EncausticPainting

My response to that fresh, fleeting moment when summer rain drifts across Llyn Tegid and everything feels alive again.

This painting captures the magic of Pistyll Rhaeadr, Wales’ highest single-drop waterfall and one of the Seven Wonders of Wales.

Over the past two months, my studio has been quietly buzzing with the rhythm of wax melting, brushes moving, and landscapes slowly emerging.

Having recently completed an encaustic painting of Ramsey Bridge on the Isle of Man for a collector, I was delighted—but a little...

Last night marked a truly special moment in Bala, as the doors of Plas Glas officially opened — the new home of Blue Slate Gin (Jin...

Working in encaustic, with its layers of melted wax and pigment, allowed me to explore the textures and atmosphere of the scene in a unique way. It pushed me creatively, but it was one of those projects that reminded me exactly why I love what I do.

On 18th June it is time for my Workshop: Mastering Depth in Your Encaustic Paintings as part of the renowned Painting With Fire.  In...

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The past few weeks have been an incredible whirlwind of opportunities! Today, Thursday 29th February, I had the privilege of chatting...

It’s hard to believe we’re already well into January, but today, for the first time in months, I finally felt ready to begin a new...

Oooh I’m in the spotlight this week for ‘Essence of Mulranny Painting with Fire 2024/25’. So excited to be releasing my first video as...

A sneaky preview of my online tutorial which is available through the ‘Painting with Fire 2024/25 Encaustic Masterclass’. 60 minutes...

I'm excited to announce my involvement in the elite 'Painting with Fire' online workshops. Join me and the world’s top encaustic painters.

The comments on the painting "Creigiau Cwm Idwal" has ignited a spark within me, propelling me to immediately create another painting

As some of you will know I've been immersed in the world of encaustic art for quite a while, creating these vibrant, textured pieces that...