I wanted to share something a little different this month. A pair of much-loved cats, Yogi and Bumble, have featured several times in Cat News — a wonderfully creative online newspaper dedicated entirely to feline happenings from around the world. I was commissioned to paint a portrait in memory of them both. The painting was created from two separate photographs because, as any cat owner will know, persuading two cats to sit nicely together for a photo sounds like an impawsi

Henley Arts Trail is always one of the highlights of my year, and by now I’ve been taking part since 2018. Over the years I’ve exhibited at a variety of venues, each with its own character and challenges. My first was with the Bix Six & Friends, followed by Twyford Studios, Artists at Shiplake, Charvil Village Hall, and Blackmore Farm. Every venue brought the chance to meet new artists, connect with visitors, and introduce my work to different audiences across the trail. This