I will be having a stall with my jewellery at the Makers Market in Eccles this Saturday (11th February )and on Sunday in Spear Street ,Manchester at the Northern Quarter.

Both of these are great opportunities to get that special something for the one you love or just treat yourself to something special.

Gemstones are always popular as they can say so many things with their many meanings. They are timeless and beautiful, which is why I love working with them .

I will also be back at the Spinningfields market on the following Saturday 18th February, so it will be lovely to see you there as well.

As far as painting goes, I have been very busy . I have quite a few commissions I am working on of animals as well as other things. I am also working on some of the Chinese brush painting tecniques I learnt on my recent trip to China. I have so many wonderful photos to work from that I have trouble choosing which to try next.

Well that is all for now. Best wishes.