artwork, crafts, Lancashire stories, Mixed medium art work, Photos

Solo Exhibition 2023

I am pleased to announce that Garstang and District Arts Centre will be hosting my first solo exhibition from the 4th June- 1st July 2023! I will be having a preview event on the 4th June at 2pm at Garstang Arts Centre and would love for you to attend where you can meet the artist,… Continue reading Solo Exhibition 2023

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Quick Freebie

Hi all, Here is a quick Canva template freebie for anyone out there who likes to make there own cards and paper crafts! It's a Sentiment sheet that I made in Canva that you can print off, use and edit as you see fit! All you need to do is follow THIS link to access… Continue reading Quick Freebie

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Lancashire Stories Launch Event

Get your free copy at any Lancashire, Blackpool or Blackburn library! Lancashire Stories: illustrated by me! Rachel Crawshaw Last night I spoke on a panel for one of the 5 Lancashire Stories launch events. The event I attended was at the beautiful Burnley Library, in the magically decorated children's library. I was on the panel… Continue reading Lancashire Stories Launch Event

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Christmas themed sketchbook Workshop!

Hi there! Today I had great fun running an all-day, Christmas themed, sketchbook making workshop for the fabulous Blackburn Artists' Society. In today's workshop, I showed the Blackburn Artists how to make three different sketchbooks using only one sheet of paper in each. We made the pages of the books using different paper folding techniques… Continue reading Christmas themed sketchbook Workshop!

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My recent paintings and some exciting news!

Hi, just thought I'd share with you today some of my recent artwork! First off we have a triptych of sheep in oils: These paintings were done simultaneously from the same palette, something I had not done before which was quite a challenge but I really like the results. The canvases are all 8 x… Continue reading My recent paintings and some exciting news!

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Painting Autumn Apples

https://youtu.be/4eueyEH8oto You can check out my latest You tube video above in which I show you the whole process on how I painted these Autumnal Apples! I went on a lovely walk this morning just as the sun was rising and took some great photos of the gorgeous mist over the valley, and the sunlight… Continue reading Painting Autumn Apples

Mixed medium art work, Photos

Paint Garstang 2022

Image taken by Anthony C Yesterday I took part in the first Paint Garstang plein air (out door) painting competition and I am very excited to announce that I won 2nd prize! It was a lovely day, the weather managed to hold up well despite predictions of rain and the people of Garstang were incredibly… Continue reading Paint Garstang 2022

crafts, Mixed medium art work

Welcoming Autumn

It's official, September has arrived and I am here for it! Autumn is my favourite time of year. I love the changing leaves, the sunlight, acorns and pine cones, mushrooms and toadstools, crunching through dried leaves, wearing jumpers and lighting candles in the home again. Conkers- on my morning walk In April I started morning… Continue reading Welcoming Autumn

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New Digital kits!

Over on Mushroom Moon Designs on Etsy I have been busy creating several new Digital products for use in junk journalling, scrapbooking and other paper crafts. First up we have several Christmas themed kits all ready for you to start your Christmas crafting! Some may think it too early to even begin thinking about Christmas,… Continue reading New Digital kits!

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New Digital Kit Release!

Hi everyone! Today I have released a BRAND NEW digital Junk journal kit over on my Etsy Shop! This New Abstract Digital Junk Journal kit consists of 4 sheets of lined and unlined Landscape oriented papers, 4 portrait-oriented papers, Faux stamps, faux postcard, 2 pocket designs, 2 sheets of labels in two designs and a… Continue reading New Digital Kit Release!