Vincent Van Gogh I ain’t. It’s harder than you think this painting malarky. This is my effort after my third class. Have decided I need a smaller brush and might even get in there with some pens too. ‘mixed media’ (mixed up media)… Still AGES to go if this is to look any good!

Paper mâché on card to create a layered background then acrylics on for the first colour blocks (a long way to go yet).

I have started an art class. This is what I am basing my first piece on…

Fungi today. Nice.

This weekend in Manchester with Larkin’ About. FREE. All day, both days. Exchange Square.

RANIMAL! Llama at Balindaloch Castle today. Ain’t she pretty?!

…casual…

Sarah rocking a top hat at Insider 2011, next stop: the spit roasted lamb…

It was love at first sight for Ava and Tavish at insider Festival 2011…

Insider festival 2011 - look what was parked behind our yurt!