As ever, I'm hibernating through the winter but I'm delighted to share the news that the Leicester Diocese Bishop's Christmas card features my artwork this year. #frisbyonthewreake #turlangton #ratby and #braunstonetown were the selected churches! Merry Christmas everyone xx

#stbartholomewschurch #quorn at last (I say this because I grew up nearby and work at the school next door). Sat on my usual bench (which reclines quite dramatically) and chatted to many passers by, resulting in me spending all afternoon on this one! #leicscofe #leicesterhistory

#stmarys #broughtonastley from last yr because I didn't get out today in the end but I'm planning on drawing Quorn church tomorrow which I've been meaning to do for so long! I am running out of churches within 20 mins of my house so I'm going to have to start getting strategic!

#stjames in #newboldverdon #leicestershire in sunshine and gusty wind with the glorious scents and sounds of the farm next door. A refreshing drawing location! Blew away some cobwebs! The hat-like roof on the left side is a lovely feature and apparently Victorian. #leicscofe

Another little video before the final reveal 😜😄 Awww, I got chatting to a lovely couple who took photos of me (with crazy windswept hair) for the church newsletter! Seems a friendly place.. Lots of farm action! # #stjames #newboldverdon #leicesterdiocese #drawingchurches

#stjames #church in #newboldverdon at the drawing stage.. A little video with Leanne Hunt in mind 💜
#church drawing #drawingonlocation #artpilgrimage #Leicestershire

#stjamesthegreater #oaksincharnwood The church I drew while being filmed for East Midlands Today last Autumn (a week before my stroke).Grateful that it came out well under a camera and grateful that this summer has seen me get back to my project! Having a rest day today though!

#stmary in #sileby on this scorcher 🌞 Met a chap photographing churches who was far more knowledgeable than me about architecture so that was a bonus. Dropping in on my local friend for tea now 😁👍 #leicesterdiocese #drawingchurches #artpilgrim #parishchurch #leicestershire

#stmary church #sileby today and it's a perfect day.. I'm not going to rush it and I'm going to indulge in sitting under the tree in this peaceful place. I lived here for 10 years and know it very well! Gargoyle fans will love this one. #gargoyles #leicesterdiocese #churchdraw

#stmary #barwell this afternoon. Was thrilled to be recognised by a passer by! Fame!! If you are here sir, you made my day! Wasn't sure I'd squeeze a church in today but am so glad I found this gem on my way home. I really enjoyed this composition with the wall and path.

Am delighted to have been featured on Jo Bostock's Sunday show on Radio Leicester yesterday morning (Sunday 13/08/23) as a follow up from last year's interview on my church drawing project. It's on BBC sounds from 2:38-2 :46 #bbcradioleicester #artpilgrimage

And since I had a friend come to see me draw,I got a pic of the back of my head which does show the scale and context of my church drawing a bit! #stmarytheblessedvirgin church #osgathorpe #leicesterdiocese #dioceseofleicester #churchofEngland #cofe #leicscofe #leicesterhistory

The gorgeous #stmarytheblessedvirgin church in #osgathorpe today- quite muggy under a grey sky.. Met up with old friends too- it's amazing who you find in random places! This one makes 70! Am on Radio Leicester in the morning talking about this project again 📻🙏😁 #leicscofe

#sthelen #church #sharnford #hinkley today in.. Sunshine 🌞😁🙏 Met warden Bill who told me a bit about the place.. Such a cluster of churches in this area but I'm pacing myself still. I think the warmth made this a particular joy to draw! #church drawing #leicscofe #artpilgrim

The final result- a real treat today because it was nearer than I thought, the church was open and the whole place was absolutely immaculate with seating and even a picnic bench.
Well worth a visit! #cadeby #allsaintschurch #leicestershire #leicesterchurches #leicesterdiocese

And another little video of the painting bit of #cadeby #allsaintschurch #leicestershire this afternoon. Really enjoyed the chance to spend a few hours soaking up this peaceful place. There's even a picnic table - it's a beautifully kept church #churchdrawing

Stopped off at the lovely #cadeby #allsaintschurch this afternoon and because I had a bit of time and it was OK weather I made a couple of little videos. If it's boring to watch the usual photos are coming up 😂 #drawingonlocation #outdoorartist #artpilgrimage

#stmichaelandallangelschurch #cosby while at the #cosby yarnbomb event last year (which is ace). Snuck off to draw this lovely church, finding a little oasis of a garden away from the crowds. Hoping to get there again this year but oh this weather! #artpilgrimage #Leicestershire

The very interesting #stjamesthegreater #leicester because I was looking through my sketchbook with a friend and we both said how different this one is. Had to sit across a big road so couldn't see the details brilliantly but got lots of waves from people going in and out! #cofe