With my birthday just past, it finally seemed like a good time
to start this blog, something I have been thinking about
doing for a long time, without actually getting
down to writing the first words!
I am an artist, writer, designer, cook (and baker),
lover of nature and green things - a bit of a hippy and a
definite work in progress! On these pages I hope to share
some of the whimsical artwork I create -and especially
my hand lettering and illustration. I am totally besotted with
handmade journals and scrapbooks, which is why
most of my work is done in that style, using both watercolors and pen.
My love of nature and herbal traditions also led me to study
herbalism, natural skincare products, flower essences
and aromatherapy.
The picture shows a little book I recently created and self-published,
entitled 'Heartmade Herbal'. It is 36 pages of recipes and
ideas for natural health and beauty, completed handwritten
and illustrated by me - printed on recycled paper with a color cover.
I am hoping to one day be able to interest a
publisher in a larger book on this theme, complete with
full color illustrations, and more!
publisher in a larger book on this theme, complete with
full color illustrations, and more!
This book is available to order from me - click on the
'books and things' page for more information.
I hope to share my journey with you - it's been a difficult few
years of loss and trauma, but I am finding my way
on a new and hopefully beautiful path - and I believe that
grace and joy are right there, in every day,
for each one of us, we just have to open our hearts and souls!
Blessings
Gail
xoxox
