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In my dad’s words, I am chuffed to have you visit, so thank you 🙂
Urban sketching in the Netherlands – my childhood home
I figure that I am spiritually about 10% Dutch. I lived in Holland for six of the first ten years of my life, and I have wonderful memories of that time – memories that have been soaking back into my veins and reclaiming my soul since the minute we stepped on a KLM...
Magical mystery tour – Europe 2016
Our family is heading off on a two month European adventure to discover castles, fairytale villages and unicorns. I plan to sketch them in a golden journal.
Rainbow bookshelves – a Marie Kondo inspired declutter
I was physically and mentally exhausted, and overwhelmed by clutter. Then I discovered Marie Kondo’s book – The life changing magic of tidying.
Why, what, who? Courage & colour pencils
Why did I start this blog in the first place? It’s about my own search for courage, exploring wellbeing and sharing hope through art.
Mum’s gift to me – a love of colour
Hot pinks, bright oranges, lime greens and precious purples – I just can’t get enough. I’m sure it started with mum’s love of quilting brilliant Thai silks.
Welcome, we care – a free poster
Free poster for non profit use welcoming those reaching out and asking for help. “Welcome – you have our respect and support. We care.” Mixed media painting
Learning not to be “a fixer”
Learning to sit with things I cannot change – reminiscing on acceptance and parenting. How does it feel when you desperately want to “fix” things but can’t?
It takes courage to ask for help – free poster
Free poster for non profit use acknowledging the strength and courage involved in reaching out and asking for help. Mixed media painting by Helen Wilding.
A pirate, a quilt and a brand new baby
Pirate, dragon rider, dreamer, artist, super hero, poet or adventurer … don’t be afraid to follow your dreams, little man, and be proud just to be you.
Sketching Leonie’s chrysanthemums
Good friends who understand how things are with little explanation. The solidarity in having “been there”. That’s what these flowers remind me of.