I immediately fell in love with this magnificent giant. There was something incredibly powerful yet gentle about watching him, and I became fascinated by the thought that bears once roamed freely across the Irish landscape. The Eurasian brown bear was once native to Ireland, disappearing from the island thousands of years ago.
Belfast, Northern Ireland – 9th March 2025 – After two decades of captivating audiences with her whimsical snail art, Belfast-based artist Dawn Crothers is about to embark on an exciting new adventure—this time, into the world of children's literature! This autumn, she’ll be launching her highly anticipated debut picture book, The Snail Artist, marking a bold and thrilling new chapter in her illustrious creative career.
This week, I took a little break from blogging while my kids were off school, and I held a three-day art camp at the studio. Though it's hard work, it brings me a great sense of satisfaction seeing students’ confidence in their abilities grow so much over just a few days.
As a professional artist, juggling two young boys and running a bustling art school, life is always full of surprises. There's never a dull moment, and I'm excited to share these experiences with you.
