Tips & Tricks: January 2025

I know it’s not the same for everyone but I quite like January. Not because of the mad weather we get here in the UK at this time of year (us Brits are never satisfied) but because I feel like I’m starting to emerge from hibernation - artistic hibernation. Over Christmas so many things in my business steal my attention so it’s wonderful to get back to painting and creating with the promise of new projects ahead.

This experiment was created very organically. I knew that I wanted to paint balloons but the surface appeared in front of me and I had no idea where it was going. I hope you enjoy the prospect of creating your own alternative surfaces and do let me know how you get on in the comments below, Ali.