In the world of design, Pantone's Color of the Year acts as a trendsetter, shaping choices from fashion runways to home interiors. This year, Peach Fuzz takes center stage, casting a velvety, gentle peach tone that exudes warmth and modern elegance.

What's all the fuzz? Have you ever noticed how stores all seem to embrace similar colours at once? Influencers like Pantone, with their annual colour selections, effectively set the mood for design, fashion, and homewares, influencing what we see on shelves and runways alike. 

I love incorporating peachy tones particularly into beach abstracts because it beautifully mimics the warmth of sand. The gentle, sun-kissed hues evoke the tranquility of coastal scenes, creating a harmonious blend with the blues of the sea, like this stunning image from SA From Above demonstrates. 

Now for the fun bit! I have a new limited edition print "Peach Sorbet," a vibrant limited edition print featuring swirling peachy brushstrokes adorned with delicate white details. Grab one of the five exclusive prints while you can! And that's not all. Head over to the website to snag some free downloadable gift tags inspired by peach fuzz. Add an artistic touch to your Christmas and beyond. 

As an artist, I'm constantly drawn to the mesmerising beauty of water ripples. There's something magical about the intricate patterns and shapes that water creates, and I've made this a focus in my recent work.

Water ripples are the perfect subject for an artist, offering an endless array of shapes and forms to explore. With each body of water having its own unique characteristics, such as the size and shape of the water, the intensity and direction of the wind, and the presence of any objects in the water, water ripples can take on a countless number of forms.

In still water, the ripples often appear as elegant concentric circles that radiate outwards from a central point. These circles can become distorted or elongated if there's a rock or other object creating a disturbance in the water. In rough water, such as in the ocean, the ripples can become more unpredictable, forming wild peaks and troughs that crash against each other.

The interplay of light and water ripples creates stunning visual effects. As the ripples move, they reflect and refract light, creating a dynamic dance of colours and textures. Depending on the angle of the light source and the viewer, the ripples can appear to shimmer, sparkle, or even glow.

As an artist, capturing the unique patterns and shapes of water ripples can be both challenging and rewarding. I'm happy to share my latest work but I'm far from done exploring this subject. So stay tuned for more pieces to come!