This page offers a snapshot of what's occupying my attention and energy right now. It will evolve as I do, with updates roughly twice yearly as the seasons change. For more regular thoughts and process notes, have a look at my Notebook pages below, or subscribe to my Substack.

Autumn 2025

Slower rhythms and wilder spaces.

I've developed an interest in phenology, the study of cyclical natural phenomena and their timing throughout the seasons.

Photography

I'm starting to develop a photography project exploring the connection between people and place here on the island and the acts of stewardship, whether through conservation, craft, tradition, or quiet acts of care for the land and sea.

I'm particularly drawn to documenting how ordinary people contribute to caring for the island. Quiet rituals and often-overlooked acts of guardianship that sustain the wild character of a place.

Illustration

My illustrations currently draw inspiration from the seasonal rhythms of nature and the life cycles of plants and insects. I'm leaning into folk-art sensibilities with bold colours, distinctive shapes and patterns.

I'm very much in an experimental phase, playing with gouache, pencils, collage, as well as digital tools like Procreate. There's no rush to define a singular style; I'm following my curiosity and enjoying the process of discovery.

My Approach to Work & Creativity

I've embraced a sort of "polyculture" approach to my life and work, deliberately cultivating variety rather than monoculture. My days blend physical outdoor work, administrative tasks, and creative practice. This intentional diversity keeps me engaged and creates unexpected cross-pollination between different areas of my life.

In my real garden, I'm slowly learning more about the principles of permaculture, embracing the chaos gardening ethos, and generally low-effort approaches to growing. Iā€™m finding it so much more satisfying working with nature and observing the unexpected, rather than imposing rigid order.

Online Presence

I'm reconsidering how I want to exist online, particularly my resistance to platforms like Instagram. I'm drawn toward long-form writing and more thoughtful sharing through this website and my Substack newsletter, which feels more authentic to my temperament.

I'm currently exploring how the principles of permaculture might apply to designing a sustainable artistic practice. I've started writing about this and will share these thoughts here and through my newsletter as they develop.