If Wishes Were Horses

If Wishes Were Horses

Do you remember when you were a kid and young enough to firmly believe that your wishes made on four-leaf clovers, dandelion puffs and birthday candles were potent – so real they were practically promised? I’m no longer a kid, but continue to make wishes...
Jonny’s Mural

Jonny’s Mural

When our son was a bit older, had outgrown his dinosaur phase, and had discovered the fascination of wizards and dragons; he designed a mural for his bedroom wall. He drew a flying dragon, crystal topped mountain spire, and battling wizard for me to bring to life with...
Jonny’s Mural (firebird detail)

Jonny’s Mural (firebird detail)

I love the story of the Firebird (sometimes called the Phoenix). This image was very much inspired by Ludek Manasek’s pictures in the 1969 children’s book retelling the story of Fokine’s ballet. I received this book as a child, treasured it and...