Walking in Cornwall

After arriving in heavy rain at Penzance and nearly getting blown away by force 6 winds, it didn't bode well for 9 days walking part of the south west coast path. We set off the next morning in full waterproof gear!

Luckily, the rain stopped by 11 and the day gradually brightened and layers came off as it warmed up.

Newlyn is still a busy fishing town.



Wild flowers everywhere, the sun shining, beautiful views and hardly anyone around., wonderful!

I loved this beach of huge boulders like giant stepping stones, fun to walk across.

A small scabious and masses of thrift.

I loved the spectacular views, the silence, the wind cooling me down, the towering cliffs, the many shades of blue in the sea, changing all the time. Just stunning, I felt so lucky to be strolling along in such a beautiful area.

My friend Sue and friendly dog we met along the way.

The ruined buildings in the tin mining area were interesting, no sign of a certain person galloping by.....

My favourite, so atmospheric. We sat and had our lunch here, then walked the path over the hill... more next time.

Cambridge Open Studios is here again and I'm opening my studio all 4 weekends in Juy. Very busy getting ready, new prints, new designs on tea towels, aprons and cushions and lampshades.

Birds and Flowers

New mugs and coasters

A new lampshade and lanterns

More cards to pack, framing, dusting, tidying, hanging... two days to go,

looking forward to meeting more lovely people.

I nearly forgot to mention this fabulous book

I have copies to sell at my studio, I haven't photographed my pages yet but one of my designs is in the introduction.

More bits and pieces!

I've not written a post for some time, first, some not very good photos of my last lino cutting workshop; I'll start again in October.

As usual 3 amazing results, I am always so pleased to see the lovely prints my pupils produce.



A few weeks ago a friend, Sue and I went to Cornwall to walk part of the South West Coast Path. We started in Penzance and ended up in Falmouth. What a stunning area!

I last visited this area about 49 years ago and probably wasn't so aware then of the scenic beauty.

The start, Penzance and the Egyptian House 



Wonderful wild flowers and beautiful scenery. 

We were excited to see choughs along this stretch of coastline. 

One of my favourite places was Cadgwith Cove. 

A wonderful week with great weather and lovely people we met along the way.