My niece had a big birthday and so a surprise trip to the Netherlands happened. My first stay in Amsterdam and it did not disappoint. A beautiful city we spent hours walking and boating the canals and also managed a trip to the RijksMuseum where I saw a Van Gogh, many stunning Rembrandts and a beautiful Vermeer, the Milkmaid (below). So inspiring and great to see such wonderful… Source ..read more

Can you name this Edinburgh clock tower? Leave your answer as a comment below, your entry will not show up until I reveal the answer in 24 hours. I will pick a random winner from all correct entries to win a prize, which this week is a set of three Edinburgh Christmas cards. Keep an eye on my facebook and twitter feeds for clues if they are needed, and remember you can also see my… Source ..read more

A morning walk down to the harbour to clear the head after yesterdays excitement. This is Kayleigh Ann, a lovely fishing boat looking about to set off from Newhaven harbour. Best of luck! Source ..read more

An well know Edinburgh door but where does it lead? Leave your answer as a comment below, your entry will not show up until I reveal the answer in 24 hours. I will pick a random winner from all correct entries to win a prize, which this week is a set of three Edinburgh Christmas cards. Keep an eye on my facebook and twitter feeds for clues if they are needed, and remember you can also see my... Source ..read more

A little #supportabusinesssketch today with this Christmassy gift hamper from @GreenPheasantGifts who hand pick luxurious and delicious items for their gift boxes. You can personalise by choosing which giftcard, hot chocolate or jellycat to add on the website. They will be then be beautifully packaged and sent direct to you or your loved one. PS This is my wonderful sister Jade’s shop so give her... Source ..read more

A big door with a vital job, but where am I? Leave your answer as a comment below, your entry will not show up until I reveal the answer in 24 hours. I will pick a random winner from all correct entries to win a prize, which this week is a set of three Edinburgh Christmas cards. Keep an eye on my facebook and twitter feeds for clues if they are needed, and remember you can also see my weekly... Source ..read more

A beautiful day in the capital today, so lucky it’s a Sunday. One of my favourite postboxes here in it is autumn look. I have a lovey photo of it covered in snow somewhere. Always my favourite pieces of street furniture postboxes provide a welcome splash of colour in my sketches. And also to me personally evoke a feeling of communication, friendship and hope! Enjoy your weekend. Source ..read more

From around this time last night when I was walking along Ferry road from Leith to Inverleith. The rain was falling and the car lights were creating a lovely light show. I took a photo and drew this today from my warm studio. I love a good reflection and trying to capture one in watercolours is good fun. Tricky though and often I will add too much sketching or colour and darken the light too much. Source ..read more

Finally got chance to add some colour to this ink sketch of my boots on a walk around Edinburgh. I had posted the photo a couple of weeks ago as I just loved the autumn colours and perspective from my morning wintry walk. I also posted the sketch below as I added the ink, taking my time to add plenty of detail with cross hatching. The more I looked at the photo the more colours I saw... Source ..read more

A strange sight on a street with an odd name. Leave your answer as a comment below, your entry will not show up until I reveal the answer in 24 hours. I will pick a random winner from all correct entries to win a prize. This week’s prize is a cotton tote bag featuring one of my sketches. Keep an eye on my facebook and twitter feeds for clues if they are needed, and remember you can also see my... Source ..read more