Since October, I’ve been working on a monthly process—painting a large canvas, then covering it over to begin again.
 

It’s intentional. Each layer represents a feeling or experience, painted over by the next, like life, where so much sits beneath the surface.
 

Some months I returned the canvas to white; others I worked straight over what was there. Each layer has taken on a different style, reflecting both the moment and how I’ve changed over this time.
 

I originally planned for seven layers, but when I finished the latest one, I knew it was complete.
 

The final layer was always meant to represent now, with everything else held quietly beneath it. And suddenly, there it was. I'm really happy with it. (Unfortunately, I haven't been able to get a good photo of the last one yet, the yellows and whites are too stark, it's far more nuanced in person).
 

(You can see the six layers below—five hidden, one revealed—and videos of the process over on Instagram.)

In early March, I took a week out to visit Falmouth—somewhere completely new to me.
 

It felt like travelling to a distant land (especially by train), but that slower journey gave me space to properly unwind. I’d fortuitously booked a wonderful hotel, and spent the week exploring the coastline—sandy coves, rocky pools, and wide, open views.
 

The weather shifted constantly: sun, storms, cold, warmth. Standing at Pendennis Point with a near 360° view, wind and rain in my face, was completely exhilarating.

It was also lovely to catch up with my old Peninsula Artists friend, Maggie Cochran, who moved there a few years ago. The creative community in Falmouth feels vibrant and alive—there are galleries everywhere, and a real sense of artistic energy.  I really enjoyed the exhibition by Prime Women Artists - such vibrant colours! 

I also took a workshop with Laura Menzies, experimenting with inks on raw canvas. It was playful, freeing, and something I’d definitely like to explore further.  I've already got ideas how to combine those skills with another project I'm just starting. 
 

I came back feeling recharged—and ready to make the most of the spring.