Notes from The Rookery

Goodness me, it's been a long time since there was an update here! That's mostly because I have been so very busy working away on the The Green Wheel Oracle Deck, and finally, after 5 years in the making, I can announce that it's nearly ready to go.
It's wildly exciting, and a little bit scary too. I've launched the pre-order campaign on Indiegogo here: The Green Wheel Oracle...

 Witch Hazel (Hamamelis x intermedia 'Jelena')
Those of you who have followed me for a while will know that I am obsessed with plants, and particularly their uses in folklore, medicine and magic.
I am NOT a qualified herbalist, although I have read and researched extensively over the years, (and I AM a qualified Horticulturalist ) and I am certainly not giving any advice on medicinal uses of plants, but there are plenty of other things to use...

As Midsummer moves into 'high summer', I have continued to walk, snatching moments in the late evening, when I can find a little breathing space from the chores and stress of life.
I am constantly enchanted by the ever changing play of light across this landscape,...

I stepped away from the Oracle Deck for a couple of weeks, because another painting was calling out to be worked.
I had intended this to be a rich and earthy green painting, but the paint had other ideas, and as I laid down the rock face behind the figure, the flowing watercolour chose ethereal pink tones instead....