To be away in a quiet and charming place, free to spend my days absorbed in my practice was dream come true. With the distractions of home left behind, family and friends, the garden and the house, I was able to concentrate only on myself and my work.

This way of making colour swatches feels purposeful and the completed sketchbook page is captivatingly beautiful.

It's through this process that I've learned to appreciate first hand the beauty of working in a limited palette.

I always look forward to the end of the year time. With few obligations over this quiet week, and me tucked up inside a cozy home, it’s the perfect time to reflect on my year of making art so that I can note all that I’ve achieved and celebrate the progress I’ve made in my art practice.