17/08/2026
Like many parents, summer brings a certain level of chaos and very little time for anything else or a “normal” routine. While I feel sad there isn’t a lot of time for painting, a lot of things have brought me joy.
We haven’t gone on holiday this summer, but enjoyed exploring our local area. Things like Mrs Smith’s Cottage are fabulous and it’s nice to find them and support them. We’ve also searched for free stuff to do together and it’s been amazing finding so much stuff can do without spending a penny.
So while I’m painting for an hour a day at the minute, I’m going to focus on GAINING inspiration from moments with my family until our routine comes back.
UK artist, oil painter, summer with families, free activities, living present, small business, landscape paintings, cloudscapes