Here I am, embracing the ebb and flow of life, living by the seasons and my own feelings, painting through my heart not my mind. By spending less time on my phone and more time in nature or my studio I have connected to myself.

I can hardly believe how quickly summer has flown by. Despite the swift passage of days, this season has been a transformative one for me, a time where I truly embraced the art of slowing down and prioritising self-care.

As I wandered and pondered this morning, cup of tea in hand, not yet dressed, I noticed tiny cobwebs weaved throughout the grass, covered in morning dew. As I walked along the borders I saw the dahlias starting to grow, dahlias that were given to me by a dear friend’s mum.