Musings Of A Modernist Mind

I am close to completing my research on Frida Kahlo (for this project at least), ready for my final art piece. Having watched the…

I’ve been telling myself I don’t need validation or anyone’s approval my whole life. I never thought I would be so excited about getting it if…

If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll know after the emotional rollercoaster that was 2022, I began re-evaluating all aspects of my life. I…

Isn’t it wonderful to discover a hidden gem you’ve never seen before at a place you’ve visited so many times before? The Queensferry Mosaic…

Back in 2020, inspired by Empire’s Spectre magazine cover, I sketched the Spectre Dia de Muertos skull in my own style. Since then, my…

Painted in 1893, I used to think the figure in Edvard Munch’s The Scream, was screaming. In fact, the painting is based on Munch’s personal…

Día de Muertos, the celebration of life and death in Mexico. Death is a rite of passage, something to celebrate rather than mourn. Homes,…

Frida? Yes, please! Diego? Oh man! That was my initial reaction after booking the tickets for the Mexican Geniuses: A Frida & Diego Immersive…

“There comes a moment in every person’s life when they realise they adore me.” Salvador Dalí You are not wrong Dalí! I don’t know…

Back in October 2020, I drew a Salvador Dalí illustration in a style I not only enjoyed creating but which was very different from…