The effects of single use plastics on our health and the environment are becoming increasingly well known. In a conscious effort to help prevent these effects, I now use plastic free packaging for all my artwork. This includes the use of brown kraft tape to replace traditional cello tapes and replacing bubble wrap with corrugated card to help protect the artwork while in transit. Mounted portraits are protected in a compostable and biodegradable clear bag as an alternative to

We recently visited Dumble Farm in East Yorkshire and had the chance to meet the amazing highland cows and all their fluffy calves. It was really interesting to see how the farm has evolved from a working dairy farm, to a wildlife environment for visitors, education & conservation. We also got to hear all about the plans and hard work that’s gone into the conservation project of their wetlands. They’re aiming to improve the existing wildlife habitats, while also creating new