Creativity
Creativity is intelligence having fun.’ This quote is usually credited to Einstein . There is another version by George Scialabba, ‘Imagination is intelligence having fun.’ Â
I can’t imagine life without creativity. Â
Not a day goes by without me creating something. It may be a drawing, or a sculpture, or an illustration or simply a doodle. It is my way of relaxing.
Projects
I love experimenting with different mediums.  Here you will see a selection of my projects including Papier-mâché animal heads and sculptures. Painting with coffee and saffron. Decorated bottles. Textured Art.
Jumble House
The Story
Jumble House is a charismatic little house located in the historic centre of Castel Rigone overlooking Lake Trasimeno.  Originally bought  by Judi and Michael Brereton in 2003 as a ‘Casa Vacanza’ for their family, it became their permanent residence and Judi’s studio during Covid.
Why ‘Jumble House’?
Our first grandchild was born soon after we moved to Italy.  I began making toys for her.  The first toy was Georgie. Then came Lizzie Witch and Alfie and Mr.Frog.  I used them as characters in a series of books and to present the  programmes on my YouTube channel.  The toys were made from old clothes and my daughter, Charlotte christened them ‘the Jumbles’.  That is how our house became known as ‘Jumble House’.
Touchy Feely !
Texture!
Texture is SO important to me.  I lost my sight for a few years as a child and my sense of touch remains very sensitive.  I enjoy drawing and painting but gain much more satisfaction when I can add texture. I like to ‘see’ with my hands.
Over The Years
Displays
The displays outside Jumble House are constantly changing. Â Here is a brief selection.
The Jumbles
Lizzie Witch and the Jumbles.
This excerpt from a Christmas video features some of the ‘Jumbles’ characters. Lizzie Witch, Georgie, Alfie, Mr.Clown and Mr.Frog. Made for our grandchildren.
For more visit my Jumblefun YouTube channel.
My Books
Available from Amazon and Jumble House
Written for our Grandchildren, my earlier books feature the Jumbles characters. Many are set around Lake Trasimeno.
The latest one, ‘Just Bear’ is a story set in Castel Rigone is about two very special houses and a teddy bear.