It’s week 37 of The 52-Week Art Project and this week’s prompt is Party Time! I did something very different this time: 2 oil pastel paintings and a couple of digital drawings. This is the first time in decades that I have used oil pastels, so I’m learning from scratch again and just had fun playing. The colours in this…
It’s week 36 of The 52-Week Art Project! This week’s prompt is Abstract in Summer colours. I painted 3 abstract pieces for this prompt and will explain the techniques and supplies I used on them below. I hope this post is informative and interesting and that it might inspire you to have a go and try some abstract art too!…
It’s week 35 of The 52-Week Art Project! This week’s prompt is Nautical Themed. As usual, I’ll be sharing my creation here today, but you have the rest of the week to work on your creations. I only painted one piece this week, I wasn’t in the mood to paint ships or boats, so I changed my plan last minute…
It’s week 34 of The 52-Week Art Project! This week’s prompt is Waves. I apologise for the late posting, I had a very busy weekend in the garden and so my health is slowing me down at the moment. As usual, I’ll be sharing my paintings here today, but you have the rest of the week to work on your…
Welcome to week 33 of The 52-Week Art Project! This week’s prompt is Mosaic. I’m sharing my mosaic inspired creations here today, but you have the whole week to work on yours. I created 4 different mosaic inspired pieces this week! Below, I’ll explain the techniques and supplies I used on each one. I hope these posts are informative and…
Welcome to week 32 of the 52-Week Art Project! This week’s prompt is Sunset Silhouettes. Don’t forget you have the whole week to add your sunset silhouettes to the gallery too! Today I’m sharing my creations for this prompt and talking a bit about my thoughts behind each piece. I’ll also explain the techniques and supplies I used. I hope…
Welcome to another 52-Week Art Project recap! The prompt for week 31 is: Under The Sea. I’ll share my creations for the prompt below, as well as adding them to the gallery. Feel free to add your ocean inspired creations to the gallery this week too! If you’ve been thinking of joining in, but aren’t sure you can commit to…
Welcome to this week’s 52-Week Art Project! It was the 30th week of the year, so our creations were inspired by the prompt: Garden Tea Party. I’ll be sharing my art for the prompt below, as well as adding it to the gallery. Feel free to hop in anytime if you’d like to join me on this year-long project. Though…
Welcome to this week’s 52-Week Art Project! It was week 29 of the year, so our creations were inspired by Tropical Island Vibes. I’ll be sharing my art for this prompt below, as well as adding it to the gallery. Feel free to hop in anytime if you’d like to join me on this creative adventure. Project Overview Visit this…
I’m super late with this, it’s been 2 weeks since my last garden update. Things are still struggling out there in the heatwave though, but there are some things happening that I want to document and share here. It’s an exciting time too because my large planters have finally arrived, as have the trellises, so soon I will be able…
As it’s been 6 months already, and with my blog being introduced to new communities since it’s reset and relaunch earlier this year, I thought it’s the perfect time for a personal update. The long story short, for context: In January of 2026 I moved to France after living in the UK for 15 years. The last decade in the…
Welcome to the second week of the Chronically Hopeful 52-Week Art Project! This week, being week 28 of the year, we are being inspired by Summer Blooms. I’ll be sharing my creations for this prompt below as well as adding it to the gallery. Feel free to jump in anytime if you’d like to join me on this easygoing, no-stress,…
Welcome to the first week of the Chronically Hopeful 52-Week Art Project! This week, being week 27 of the year, we started with A Day At The Seaside. I’ll be sharing my creations for this prompt below as well as adding it to the gallery. Feel free to jump in anytime if you’d like to join me on this slow,…
It’s the weekend, time for another mini garden tour! The weather has got really hot this week, and it’s showing in the garden. Fortunately mornings on my terrace are still cool and refreshing as well as really late at night. So that’s when I’m spending some time outside, watering, etc. It’s just too hot in the day. It’s Been A…
One of my goals for 2026 is to create more art. In order to reach that goal, I’ve relaunched the Chronically Hopeful 52-Week Art Project. It consists of 52 prompts, one for each week of the year, to guide my creativity, keeping me focused and inspired. I’d love for you to join me! This project is great for people who…
Last week I found a lovely community of garden bloggers. They share 6 photos from their gardens every Saturday, so I thought I’d join in this week. It will help me keep track of my garden more regularly as well as getting to virtually visit many other beautiful gardens around the world. Plus, I get to chat about gardening with…