by JennyOrwin | Nov 6, 2025 | Feltmaking, Nature, Out and about, Reflections, Studio
I’m working on a piece at the moment inspired by Calgary Bay, a beautiful bay on the west of the Isle of Mull. Looking out across the sea, another island in the distance, then empty space as far as I can see. There is something special about sitting for a while by the...
by JennyOrwin | Sep 29, 2025 | Feltmaking, Nature, Reflections, Studio
The piece on the studio table at the moment is ‘Sunset over Loch Awe’ (Loch Awe is a beautiful loch in Argyll and Bute in Scotland and is the longest freshwater loch in Scotland). In some ways this is a piece about transitions, of being on the edge –...
by JennyOrwin | Jun 24, 2025 | Reflections, Sketches
Last weekend was the Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere and today (24th June) is Midsummer Day. There’s a certain magic about being outside in late evening in summer, whether sitting round a campfire with friends (old or new), walking through a campsite...
by JennyOrwin | May 19, 2025 | Out and about, Plants and flowers
Continuing a series journalling some of the places, exhibitions and nature that I came across in March, with lots of Spring bulbs and evening skies. Beningbrough Hall I was inspired by a visit to Beningbrough Hall near York, which held a beautiful exhibition...
by JennyOrwin | Apr 25, 2025 | Book Recommendations, Garden, Plants and flowers
I am continuing my series on things that help me to find small pockets of space to breathe, and perhaps find a bit of hope and joy. In a world that seems to be particularly challenging at the moment, continuing to find small pieces of joy and hope may be crucial if we...
