Creativity
to deepen a sense of connection
Based near the Sculthorpe Moor Nature Reserve in beautiful North Norfolk, a sense of place increasingly nourishes my work.
Way back has someone told you something unhelpful about your own creativity that you have taken in and believed without question. Is now the time to let that go?
Spending time in nature is an aspect of meditation, just as we are an aspect of nature. As we observe the landscape in which we live, and learn to observe our own nature, we reduce our resistance to accepting all states of being and their inherent beauty. As we slow down and ground, we can open to feelings of inspiration, and invite the joy of creative practice back into our lives.
Working with artist’s materials, especially the gentle flowing of watercolours on wet paper, one can explore freely impressions of natural objects as they blossom, thrive, decay, and blossom once more, learning to move more easily through our own periods of transition.
“Making a practice of observation helps deepen my sense of connection to my surroundings and to others.”
Working with mark-making is like yoga, in the sense that it encourages us to stay open to possibility. There is an allowing involved in letting water freely forge pathways across a sheet of paper, and letting one pigment merge with another. It is the same kind of allowing that enables the energy in our bodies to flow freely, bringing us back into balance. Exploring forms in art helps us to find a sense of newness and fresh ways of seeing that we can carry with us into the day.
A gentle collection of four nature-inspired greeting cards, created from Fran’s original watercolour paintings featuring natural pigments from Deep Deep Light, artisan makers of watercolour paints in Latvia. Based on eucalyptus trees, each design is rooted in the quiet beauty of the natural world.
Perfect for thoughtful notes, cards for friends or celebrations. These cards are blank inside, giving you space to write your own message.
A5 size, printed on high-quality card stock and paired with Kraft envelopes, they’re as lovely to send as they are to receive.
6 sessions, in-person in Sculthorpe, North Norfolk
A gentle six-week one-to-one course to rekindle curiosity and inspire creativity through watercolour. Simply put… ‘it’s permission to make your mark…’
Held in my garden cabin, each 2-hour regular session offers a relaxed and supportive space to explore at your own pace. Dates and times are flexible and arranged to suit us both, starting in May (weekday mornings or afternoons).
Open to beginners and those returning to art, you’ll be guided through the foundations of watercolour, including colour mixing, washes, and mark-making, with inspiration drawn from nature.
With an emphasis on self-compassion, this course invites you to let go of any limiting beliefs and grow in confidence in your own creative expression.
COURSE OUTLINE:
Week 1 - Arriving, landing, grounding
Week 2 - Flow and letting go
Week 3 - Making your mark
Week 4 - Colour and feeling
Week 5 - Nature as a guide
Week 6 - Integration