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Mother’s Little Helpers – Feminine Identity in a Pinup Painting

A Pinup Painting Exposing the Hidden Reality of the 1950s Housewife At first glance, this pinup painting captures everything we associate with mid-century glamour. The woman at the centre of the artwork has perfectly coiffed vintage hair styled in soft, sculpted waves reminiscent of classic 1950s pinup icons. Her hair, rendered in striking pink, is beautifully blown out and immaculately arranged, evoking the polished femininity that defined the era. Add this print to your collection She wears an elegant off-the-shoulder pink taffeta dress. An item of clothing that immediately recalls the glamorous silhouettes of mid-century fashion. The dress suggests luxury, … Continue readingMother’s Little Helpers – Feminine Identity in a Pinup Painting

Lumina – Whimsical Painting and the Power of Feminine Light in a Darkening World

A Whimsical Painting of a Shining Beacon in the Dark Forest In my whimsical painting, Lumina, I explore the tension between fragility and power through aethereal art. Add this print to your collection The piece features a young, fair girl, her eyes gently closed, suspended in a moment of quiet transcendence. She stands before a midnight forest of twisted black trees, beneath an exaggerated crescent moon. Sparkles surround her. She does not look at us. There is no need for her to. She simply radiates. At first glance, Lumina may seem like just a pretty, whimsical painting of a pale … Continue readingLumina – Whimsical Painting and the Power of Feminine Light in a Darkening World

Performance of Femininity – The Clown as a Symbol of Modern Feminine Identity

What is Feminine Identity in the Modern Western World? In Performance of Femininity, I explore feminine identity in contemporary art through the unsettling, symbolic figure of the clown. At first glance, the painting presents a portrait of a woman in full clown makeup. Her face is painted, her lips exaggerated, her expression caught somewhere between wistfulness and resignation as she gazes beyond the frame. But beneath the theatrical surface lies something far more personal and political. Add this piece to your collection This clown painting is not about comedy. It is about expectation. In Western society, we women are increasingly … Continue readingPerformance of Femininity – The Clown as a Symbol of Modern Feminine Identity

The New AI Art Copyright Ruling

While AI as a tool to create art in itself is not an issue, many artists will be relieved at the new AI art copyright ruling in the US. … Continue readingThe New AI Art Copyright Ruling

Perception – A Mona Lisa Tribute with a Twist

My accidental Frida Kahlo led me to paint a very deliberate Mona Lisa tribute in another imaginative realism piece, Perception… with my own additional symbolism, of course. … Continue readingPerception – A Mona Lisa Tribute with a Twist

The Great Women Artists – A Thoroughly Enjoyable Art Podcast

The Great Women Artists is an art podcast produced by women dedicated to talking to, and about, women in the art industry. Hosted by art historian, Katy Hessle. … Continue readingThe Great Women Artists – A Thoroughly Enjoyable Art Podcast

Being Body Positive Is An Act of Rebellion – Voluptas

A request for nudes from strangers led to a beautiful cacophony of photographs of women of all shapes and sizes for my latest body positive art series… … Continue readingBeing Body Positive Is An Act of Rebellion – Voluptas

Nocturn – A Foray into Owl Art

Owl Art, Luna Moths and Golden Balls in this Nocturn Painting Symbolism, luna moths and a foray into owl art make up my latest imaginative realism painting, Nocturn. Where Do You Get Your Crazy Ideas From? People often ask me where I get my ideas from. It’s the hardest question to answer, honestly. Because the answer is “the depths of my weird brain.” I tend to interpret the question as more of an enquiry into process. More of a “how do I tap into the part of my brain where the ideas live?” The answer is: it varies, honestly. Some … Continue readingNocturn – A Foray into Owl Art

Venus – Body Positivity Art

The Birth of Venus, Body Positivity and the Beauty Standards of the Modern Day Impossible beauty standards have not been smashed. Now more than ever, with contouring, photo editing apps at everybody’s fingertips and affordable cosmetic surgery available in every dentist’s surgery, body positivity is a message that everyone touts while they show off their perfectly round, cellulite-free big butts… The “perfect” body of 2020s may be more curvaceous than the emaciated heroin chic of the ‘90s (I remember it well… mostly because I have never been one to shy away from food and tummies run in our family), but … Continue readingVenus – Body Positivity Art

Joy – Imaginative Realism and Frida Kahlo

How Much of Imaginative Realism is Pure Imagination? A mini-meltdown on finishing my latest imaginative realism had me asking the question: How much of the art that we create is derivative? It’s no secret that I never know what my imaginative realism whimsical ladies will look like until I start painting them – it’s one of the comments I always make on my Instagram stories when I’m posting my art process pictures. Some followers apparently now keep their eyes on my highlights when I’m painting the magical women just to see what my brain decides upon on the day I reach the face. It’s truly freeing, … Continue readingJoy – Imaginative Realism and Frida Kahlo

Dear Instagram – An Open Letter from the Artists

Dear Instagram You’re killing us! It sounds dramatic, but it’s true. Who are we? Oh, we’re the artists you’ve been toying with like a cat plays with mice. You cut us some slack just to pounce on us over and over again until we either give up or you finally claw our lights out. This has become an abusive relationship, Instagram. You’ve isolated us, pushed our other friends away so they become paler in comparison to your so-called might and we believed you – trying to find a way to make you happy, abandoning our friends in turn, leaving our … Continue readingDear Instagram – An Open Letter from the Artists

Imbolc – A Celebration of New Beginnings and Art

The Art of Religion A move away from art commissions and towards imaginative realism has been a steep learning curve in business and a truly exciting foray into the mystical and magical. I’ve always had an interest in religion. Perhaps because I’ve been an atheist since I was very young, all religion fascinates me – the stories, the crossovers, the symbolism. It’s just all so spellbindingly exciting. Don’t get me wrong, when I say I’m an atheist, I mean I don’t believe in organised religion. Sun worship makes sense to me (yes, even as a pasty ginger) and the importance … Continue readingImbolc – A Celebration of New Beginnings and Art

Is Saatchi the Place to Buy Art Prints Online?

Buying Art Online – Is Saatchi Where it’s at? Internet shopping is the new normal. But buying art online can be tricky, whether it’s original art or art prints. At least if you’re buying directly from the artist, you can have a conversation to test the waters and get a feel for who the artist is and what they stand for. But what if your artist of choice only sells through an online gallery, such as Saatchi? What reassurance do you have when dealing with the middle man? Luckily Edinburgh-based artist, Grant Creegan, is here to soothe your concerns. At least where the … Continue readingIs Saatchi the Place to Buy Art Prints Online?

Galene’s Kiss – Mermaid Goddess of the Calm Seas

Mermaid Goddess of Calm Seas Galene is one of the 50s nereids of the sea. She is one of the lesser known deities – mermaid goddess of the calm seas, a symbol of great power and clemency. She is also known as one of the most adaptable of the mythical creatures, encompassing a nereid, a naiad, a nymph, and a goddess – all of those entities being separate things. As I mentioned in the story of how my mermaid painting, Fighter came about, artists throughout history have been fascinated with these magical creatures, and I’m no exception. Maybe it’s because … Continue readingGalene’s Kiss – Mermaid Goddess of the Calm Seas

Fighter – Mermaid Art and Japanese Fighting Fish

Mermaids in Art There have been many depictions of mermaids in art throughout history, whether that’s in traditional art, in song, in storytelling, or in films. A mermaid is said to be an aquatic creature with the torso of a human female and the tail of a fish. It is said that the goddess, Atargatis, turned herself into a mermaid in shame when she accidentally killed her human lover. Mermaid mythology has roots in the siren mythology, although traditionally sirens are seen with musical instruments or as half bird creatures. But sirens seem to take a back seat to mermaids … Continue readingFighter – Mermaid Art and Japanese Fighting Fish