Sometimes a new idea grows quickly on the canvas. From thinking, to draw on paper, then paint to canvas, work can seemingly appear if we allow it to.

Does that sound waaay too arty? Here is what is beginning to happen in my studio just now.

I have found that Major Creative Breakthroughs come in bursts, waves. 

These much-lusted-after breaks lead us into new artistic grounds, offer us financial returns, and leave us truly inspired. If only they weren’t so few and far between.

Here are a few ideas to keep inspired whilst waiting.

and I want in. Windows open for the dawn-chorus…