Creativity and Hope
In October we lost Dr Jane Goodall. At a time where we need these beautiful strong souls who fight for good in a world where sometimes there seems very little hope for the future, her passing left me feeling sad. … Continued
Sustainability
My Inspiration Nature is the source of my inspiration, and when I need to re-focus and settle my mind in order to create and work, I have to be out in the countryside. To me, working in an environmentally friendly … Continued
New adventure – greetings cards!
I was asked by a local hotel, the Fox and Hounds in Eggesford) a few months ago if I would have a stand to showcase my work at their Dachshund Day event in February. (I will be writing more about … Continued
June flowers
June was a very busy month for my family and me, with some real ups and downs and milestones. There was very little time for creativity and space to just ‘be’. Walking my dear dog is the thing I have … Continued
Walk on Dartmoor
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We had a little walk on Dartmoor recently. Family life has been a little busy lately, so we decided to take some time out and take a short walk near the Meldon reservoir. A simple change of scenery helps combat … Continued
The beauty of grasses
Colours and light Colours and light in nature provide an ever-changing source of inspiration for artists. We discovered the beauty of grasses on this walk near our home in North Devon. I started out on this walk in a bit … Continued
A celebration of May
I might not be a professional photographer but I do enjoy photography and have studied it during my art and design education. I hope however, that I have captured at least a little of the beauty of Devon’s spring wild … Continued
Using my sketchbook
Making time for spontaneity I have always had a bit of a battle with sketchbooks! I love the idea of them but I have always struggled with feeling that everything I do must be ‘perfect’. Also, if something works in … Continued
Website preview – a selection of art, design and illustration work
posted in: Animal portraits, Art, Graphic design, Illustration, Kirstie Anstee Art and Design, Pet Portraits |
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A little video of a selection of art, design and illustration work, past and recent, which I created to share on my social media pages, as a preview to launching my new website. For more examples visit these pages: art … Continued