judibreretonApr 7, 20231 min readMinimalisticI'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...
judibreretonMar 25, 20231 min readBig BirdMy biggest papier-mâché project yet is complete and watching the world go by outside Jumble House. I think he 'belongs' in the picture...
judibreretonMar 22, 20231 min readTrasimeno SunsetsSunsets over Lago Trasimeno are just SO incredible. So rich and glowing and each one is unique. It's just too easy to become addicted...
judibreretonMar 21, 20231 min readRainy 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...
judibreretonMar 11, 20231 min readMake this Easy Easter ChickenThis model measures about a metre square and took me about two hours to make. No glue, no mess! Very different from my usual display...
judibreretonMar 11, 20231 min readPerugia. Coffee and CakePerugia is one of my favourite places and, with its amazing views and beautiful buildings, a source of inspiration for many of my...
judibreretonMar 2, 20231 min readSpring in TrasimenoSpring in Trasimeno is just SO magical. The clear blue skies, hot sunshine, a shimmering lake, blossoms of blue and pink followed by...
judibreretonMar 1, 20231 min readIn 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...
judibreretonFeb 28, 20231 min readAntique finish for flowerpotsFour ten minute steps! First mix white glue and water half and half. Coat flowerpot with glue and then cover with two layers of paper...
judibreretonFeb 27, 20232 min readCrazy HairI suddenly realised last night that so many of my pieces, paintjngs and models, feature hair! Very crazy hair! I counted 4 portraits...
judibreretonFeb 26, 20231 min readOld favouritesI'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...
judibreretonFeb 26, 20231 min readGnomed 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...
judibreretonFeb 24, 20231 min readEat 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...
judibreretonFeb 24, 20232 min readWhere are they now?Over the year I make many large models for our own use and to loan to hotels etc for functions. Some have a short display life and are...
judibreretonFeb 24, 20231 min readFeeling a little crazy!Feeling like making something really crazy this morning so, hopefully, I can turn this bottle into a (crazy) rabbit! It may work out ok....
judibreretonFeb 22, 20231 min readNothing to draw?Lost for inspiration? Then look no further than the vegetable rack! For this piece I chose to use the basic shapes and tones to produce a...
judibreretonFeb 17, 20231 min readLet’s DoodleI always have a notebook with me for when I need to pass the time or for when I just want to relax. Doodling is really fun and a good way...
judibreretonFeb 16, 20231 min readInspirationMany, in fact, most of my drawings, designs and models have been inspired by nature. This clock made from rolled magazine pages, was...
judibreretonFeb 14, 20231 min readDecorative BottlesI love decorating bottles. Many of them have such an interesting shape that it seems sad to throw them away. dishwasher. Then I...
judibreretonFeb 14, 20231 min readPetal PrettyAfter a long winter I think everyone is just longing for some colour around their house. These peacocks were fun to make and are also...