Journal
Updates & reflections from inside & outside of the studio.
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Arrival of the swallows
Nature JournalThe barn swallows have returned, bringing a sense of hope and resilience—two words I’m sure we could all be drawing on right now.
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Make art. Plant seeds.
Nature JournalIn the wake of the chaos unfolding in U.S. politics, this story about Virginia Woolf, set against the rise of Hitler, serves as a reminder of the restorative power of art and nature.
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Creative Hibernation
The Veg PatchAs the Winter frost thaws and the veg patch is put to sleep, I find myself entering a period of creative solitude.
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Sketching swallows
Studio updatesA new idea is emerging, inspired by the barn swallows that return to my family home each spring.
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'Vision of Hope' presented to Scottish Government
NewsI was proud to see my artwork for The Scottish Rewilding Alliance presented to Minister for Climate Action, Dr. Alasdair Allan MSP.
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Autumn foraging
AdventuresSharing autumn reflections, photo memories, and our mushroom haul from a slow wander through the Scottish Highlands wilderness with my mum and brother.
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WWF: Tipping Points
NewsIt’s been a huge highlight to work with WWF and Playing Field on an animation for the 2024 Living Planet Report, one of the most vital environmental publications of our time.
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New work with Scotland: The Big Picture
NewsI am excited to share a new rewilding project that helps to restore biodiversity across the Scottish Highlands.
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Researching the beauty of wildflowers
Nature JournalBehind the scenes of an exciting new campaign for wildflower meadows with Cheshire Wildlife Trust.
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Circling back to the soil
The Veg PatchAs a new creative project with the Soil Association takes shape in the studio, I’m finding fresh inspiration in the rhythm of the allotment and the quiet magic of growing veg from seed.
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Bombs, collapse, and the way of the sleeping bumblebees
Nature JournalIt's been a rough few months of news headlines. But in times of apathy, we can look to bumblebees to reframe our despair.
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Moths Matter: a pop-up workshop at Wildwood
NewsTo celebrate National Insect Week, I collaborated with the Butterfly Conservation team to curate an interactive event to raise awareness of the beauty and fragility of moths.
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Gardening, biodiversity and creativity
The Veg PatchJoin me for this interview with Tidy Content where I share my thoughts on gardening, creativity, and conservation in the context of a world grappling with climate change.
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Moth infographics: paper-cut process
Studio updatesWith National Insect Week coming up, I'm crafting a series of colourful paper-cuts for the launch of Butterfly Conservation's Moths Matter campaign.
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Under the Skin: digital prints launch
NewsWe’ve been busy photographing and packaging a brand new range of digital prints that we have launched on our freshly revamped Under the Skin online shop.
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Remembering Kim
NewsWith the unexpected passing of my dad, I wanted to take this opportunity to check in and share a short tribute to him.
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Attending the International Ocean Film Festival
NewsIt was an absolute honour to attend this year's International Ocean Film Festival for our shortlisted art activism film with Sea Shepherd.
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International Ocean Film Festival shortlist
NewsI'm super proud to announce that our Under the Skin x Sea Shepherd documentary has been shortlisted for the International Ocean Film Festival 2022.
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The Tale Behind The Whale
Studio updatesI share an insight into my childhood connection with these ocean giants and delve into the creative process behind our latest Under the Skin screenprint.
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Under the Skin x Nick Mulvey
NewsOn the closing evening of COP26 Glasgow, we had the honour of hosting singer-songwriter Nick Mulvey at our exhibition, where he played an intimate gig amongst our endangered species screenprints.
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COP26 Glasgow: Art exhibitions & activism
ActivismWith the global climate conference finished, we’re taking stock of everything we witnessed—both inside and outside the gallery—during the events in Glasgow.
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Countdown to COP26
Studio updatesAs global leaders head to Glasgow for the UN’s climate summit, we’re getting our heads down in the Under the Skin studio in preparation for our latest exhibition that will shine a spotlight on extinction.
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Communicating COP26
Studio updatesIn a short one-day design 'sprint', I create a dynamic brand for Wildscreen's critical climate event.
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Back to my roots
The Veg PatchDuring lockdown, I have been reconnecting with the dirt and learning how to tend homegrown vegetables at our shared family allotment.
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The Art of Slow Travel
AdventuresSince setting off on my climbing adventure 4 weeks ago, I have been pondering the things I have learnt and observed during times of Slow Travel.
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Christmas Cards Designs
Studio updatesEvery year I build upon my series of nature-inspired Christmas cards. Today, I'm going to share a snippet of the working process for one of the latest festive designs.
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Winter Waves
AdventuresI to retrace my footsteps to one of my favourite secret spots on the Gower Peninsular.
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International Surfing Day
AdventuresLast week was International Surfing Day. This gave me the opportunity to pause and reflect on something that has played a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember.
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Bird & Whale
Picture booksA short story about an unlikely pair of friends who long for a different life, a Whale who lives in the sea and a Bird who lives in the clouds.
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We are making a Sea Shepherd documentary
ActivismFollowing our trip aboard the M/V Farley Mowat with ocean activists Sea Shepherd, we are now making a short film that tells a story about our firsthand account of a species going extinct.
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Slowing Down
The Veg PatchAmidst the COVID-19 outbreak I have returned to my roots in Wales. For many of us, these challenging times have been an opportunity to reevaluate our lifestyles and turn to nature for solace.
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Return of the swallows
Nature JournalEvery year these swift and agile fliers return to my parents house in Wales to signify the arrival of Spring.
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Experiencing life as a Sea Shepherd
ActivismWe spend a few days aboard the MV Farley Mowat with Sea Shepherd, patrolling the waters of the Sea of Cortez. We get a glimpse into the working life as a Sea Shepherd on the front lines of conservation.
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