Finally! The Cambridge Colour Palette is here
I owe Cambridge an apology. The beginnings of this Colour Palette go all the way back to 2025, when Crown Paints hosted a workshop in the city with a group... Read More
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The Carlisle Colour Palette is now available online
Football, Romans, biscuits and a couple of wyverns Back in 2025, I was delighted to be commissioned by the brilliant team at Tullie, Carlisle, to create a Colour Palette for... Read More
What are some unique, last-minute presents for a teacher?
Looking for unique, last-minute presents for a teacher? Keep it simple. The best teacher Christmas gifts don’t have to be large or expensive. A small present that shows you’ve actually... Read More
What are some unique, last-minute presents for a teacher who loves to drink tea?
If you need a unique, last-minute present for a teacher who loves to drink tea, there is one fairly obvious place to start. A mug. But rather than another generic... Read More
New design... Venice had to be coloured!
I love Italy. The food, coffee, architecture, landscapes, daily rituals and the wonderful way colour changes as you travel from one region to another. Then there is Venice. Possibly the... Read More
The Photographer’s Colour Palette: six colours inspired by the history of photography
I’m a wannabe photographer who loves experimenting, wandering around with a camera and occasionally having no idea what the finished picture will look like. That last bit is probably my... Read More
Golf gift ideas: Unique gifts for golf lovers
Buying a present for a golfer should be easy. Golf, after all, involves an extraordinary amount of stuff. Clubs. Balls. Gloves. Shoes. Towels. Tees. Rangefinders. Waterproofs. Hats. More balls to... Read More
Gift ideas for coffee lovers: Colourful Christmas gifts for coffee drinkers
If you’re searching “I need gift ideas for a coffee drinker”, you’ve already got one major advantage. Coffee people really love coffee. Not just drinking it. The ritual. The smell. The... Read More
Gifts for art lovers: From Van Gogh to Warhol, with plenty of colour
I’ve loved art for as long as I can remember. A lot of that comes from childhood visits to Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, wandering around rooms filled with paintings... Read More
