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Nature takes over
This year I wanted a rustic garden. A garden where the man made objects blended in with nature. Considering my 'garden' is actually...
judibrereton
Jun 21, 20231 min read
Expressionism
Painting is not really my 'thing' preferring more tactile pursuits like ceramics and papier-mâché. But, occasionally, when I really feel...
judibrereton
Jun 7, 20231 min read
Blank canvas blues!
You know the feeling. You buy a nice new canvas with the intention of painting something then you haven't a clue what to paint or how to...
judibrereton
May 20, 20231 min read
Plant smiles, grow laughter, harvest love
I love plants. Big or small. Wild or cultivated and I'm happiest when I'm amongst them. It doesn't matter where I am. The tropical...
judibrereton
May 16, 20231 min read
Good morning from Jumble House
It's a beautiful morning and the garden is looking good. My little 'creatures' are now blending in with the foliage and look quite 'at...
judibrereton
May 8, 20231 min read
Sensory Art
Feel, smell, watch as coffee, green tea and saffron create a fantasy woodland. This painting technique is a wonderfully way to relax.
judibrereton
May 4, 20231 min read
A special walk and a special book set in Castel Rigone
Castel Rigone, with it's incredible views over Lago Trasimeno and the surrounding valleys is one of the most beautiful hilltop villages...
judibrereton
Apr 12, 20232 min read
Minimalistic
I've just embarked on a new collection of coffee paintings I'm calling 'minimalistic'. It is in a very different style from all my other...
judibrereton
Apr 7, 20231 min read
Big Bird
My biggest papier-mâché project yet is complete and watching the world go by outside Jumble House. I think he 'belongs' in the picture...
judibrereton
Mar 25, 20231 min read
Trasimeno Sunsets
Sunsets over Lago Trasimeno are just SO incredible. So rich and glowing and each one is unique. It's just too easy to become addicted...
judibrereton
Mar 22, 20231 min read
Rainy Days and Mondays …..
I love this song by the Carpenters plus it IS a rainy day and a Monday! I think I would have agreed with the sentiment when I was...
judibrereton
Mar 21, 20231 min read
Make this Easy Easter Chicken
This model measures about a metre square and took me about two hours to make. No glue, no mess! Very different from my usual display...
judibrereton
Mar 11, 20231 min read
Perugia. Coffee and Cake
Perugia is one of my favourite places and, with its amazing views and beautiful buildings, a source of inspiration for many of my...
judibrereton
Mar 11, 20231 min read
Spring in Trasimeno
Spring in Trasimeno is just SO magical. The clear blue skies, hot sunshine, a shimmering lake, blossoms of blue and pink followed by...
judibrereton
Mar 2, 20231 min read
In like a lion. Out like a lamb.
I Hope this old English saying proves correct! Today is the 1st of March and the month has certainly come in like a lion. I left the...
judibrereton
Mar 1, 20231 min read
Antique finish for flowerpots
Four ten minute steps! First mix white glue and water half and half. Coat flowerpot with glue and then cover with two layers of paper...
judibrereton
Feb 28, 20231 min read
Crazy Hair
I suddenly realised last night that so many of my pieces, paintjngs and models, feature hair! Very crazy hair! I counted 4 portraits...
judibrereton
Feb 27, 20232 min read
Old favourites
I've been sorting through videos on my YouTube channel and came across this one which is one of my favourites. It is part of a series...
judibrereton
Feb 26, 20231 min read
Gnomed out!
Love them or hate them! I hate the plastic varieties but just LOVE creating my own made from ..... well, all sorts! Felt, clay, plastic...
judibrereton
Feb 26, 20231 min read
Eat this and you will never eat any other!
A really healthy, fruity couscous with lots of fresh herbs and fruit and nuts , Just add boiling water to couscous (2:1). Leave for 15...
judibrereton
Feb 24, 20231 min read
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