“Into The Light” acrylic on canvas. Another one I had roughed out on my stall @dorsetartsandcrafts and finally got around to finishing. 🦌🎨🖌️👩‍🎨 #reddeer #painting #acrylicpainting #artistsoninstagram #acrylicart #art #onmyeasel #newwork #artforsalebyartist #wildlifeart #britishwildlife #stag

Sold the original painting of this image today ‘Contemplation’ @dorsetartsandcrafts Showcase and the lovely people who bought her came to find my stall and we had a lovely chat. It’s so special when you get to meet the people who buy your original art. #originalart #agoodday #sellingart #artistsoninstagram #thankful #supportrealartists #acrylicpainting #seashore #moodysky #daca #dorsetartsandcraftsassociation #artexhibition #art

Hot and humid outside and I’ve been in the middle of “Celebrating Winter” Acrylic on canvas. #painting #winter #fantasyart #mythical #pagan #spiritofwinter #acrylicart #originalart #dorsetartists #fromimagination #pureimagination #shadesofwinter #marionspencerartist #snowqueen #frostgoddess #figurativeart

Celebrating Summer. One of my paintings in Rollington Barn for @purbeckartweeks #purbeck #purbeckartweeks #originalart #painting #acrylicpainting #supportartists #dorsetartist #purbeckartist

Chuffed with my first attempt at silver smithing at a workshop with @minfletcherjones . Great session & no pressure, just what I needed. I made a brooch for my niece of her logo @whitedovecoffeeroasters Min did the soldering and polishing. #whitedove #dove #silver #firstattempt #newskill #workshops #minfletcherjonesjewellery #gift #wellbeing #unique

Thank you to everyone for positive reaction to my poem on reels. Ironically it wasn’t long enough for me to recite the whole thing so here is the full version. Winter’s Promise Our world has become so fast slow down your mind Slow down your heart look around And in amongst the debris the dull and the dead A little promise of spring to come raises up its pretty head A flower here or greens shoot there Rise up to find the sun Buds are forming under frost And seeded heads that clung to winter’s core There bobbing in the breeze Goodness taken long before By butterfly bird and bees Cocks a crowing crows a cawing They make me lift my head To look to see beyond the freeze To lift my heart to bring a smile When life brings me to my knees Yellow jasmine rosemary blues Red hips upon the rose A hint of colour in the buff Of rotting leaves which share the love A little warmth is in the sun That breaks where ere the frost has gone The air is clear and fresh A patch of blue above The heather says here I amm And Robin sings a cheerful chirp As sparrows think of love. The image is the card I had printed from my original painting of a full moon halo. #poetry #mentalhealthawareness #ptsd #winterblues #positivevibes #asmileaday #fullmoon #ukartist #poet #winterpoem

Winter’s Promise by Marion Spencer

Hi,I’m Marion & this wee fella is Yum Yum a first attempt at needle felting. My art journey began when I used doodle a little sleeping mouse with a big tummy. 🐭 I drew him everywhere, including on the cover of my school books. From those small beginnings,started my passion for arts and crafts, particularly sculptural ceramics and drawing. I like to mix it up a bit with different media and coming back to it in later life has helped me through some tough times. To mark the beginning of Indie Week , I thought I would attempt a 3D version of my little bit of inspiration. 👀 Look out for him over the coming week and see what mischief he gets into. #justacard #justacardindieweek #handmadehour #yumyum #mouse #needlefelting #westcountrcreations #buyindie #handmadegifts #ptsd #menopause #copingwithgrief #buyearly #handmadecristmas #onlineshopping #supportindipendentartists #ceramics #artistsofinstagram #madeindorset

Beautiful sunrise over Swanage this morning. #sunrise #October2022 #lovePurbeck #Purbeck #Dorset #countrylife #earlybird #morningsky

‘Friends on the Beach ‘ another of my small acrylics delivered today to @galleryofmakers in Broadwindsor. #dogs #beach #beachlife #dorsetcoast #acrylicpainting #landscapepainting #justacard #supportsmallbusiness #affordableart #originalpainting #seaside #dorsetartists

As an early riser, I get to see some spectacular sunrises here. This small acrylic will be wending its way to @galleryofmakers soon. #acrylicpainting #acrylicart #artist #sky #sunrise #dawn #dorsetlife #beautyofnature

Finishing touches before this one goes to @galleryofmakers. #artistsupportpledge #artistsoninstagram #artist #acrylicpainting #sea #onthebeach #beachscene #dorsetcoast #dorsetbeach #supprtsmallbusiness #justacard #wallart #mindfulness #peaceful #peacefulimages #lovepainting #VAAWorkingArtist

Very pleased with the printed cards of my valley mist painting. The original and signed prints are heading to @galleryofmakers next week as part of my pop up display. Thanks to @lovefromtheartist for their great printing and fast delivery. #artcards #justacard #dorsetscene #valleymist #lovedorset #artwork #dorsetlandscape

Work in progress, the Jurassic coast along this stretch has had a lot of falls since 2004 when I took the photo I’m working from. I wonder if anyone will still recognise it? #workinprogress #jurassiccoastline #jurassiccoast #dorsetcoast #dorsetcoastline #acrylicpainting #originalart #landscapeacrylicpainting #artofinstagram #dorsetlife #artistsupportpledge

Had an attack of vertigo today so sitting and painting was the best plan. This little hare is now in my Folksy shop @folksyhq @folksysouthwest #hares #ilovehares #originalart #painting #colouroftheyear #colourof2022 #artistsupportpledge #acrylicpainting #natureartist #art

I can now reveal the painting I used the single hair technique for which was a gift for relatives @myncenfarm #paintings #art #landscapeacrylicpainting #dorsetviews #shepherdshuts #poppies #artistsoninstagram #dorsetartist #marionspencerartist #westcountrycreations #acrylicpainting #paintingtechniques #wildflowermeadow

Creating foreground texture on a landscape with acrylic using a single hair from my head. #paintingtechniques #learntopaint #artistsoninstagram #art #painting #landscapepainting #brushtechnique

Pandemic :- acrylic & collage on canvas with poem. @buybackfriday @artistsupportpledge Includes black 2.0 by @stuartsemple £245 #buybackfriday #originalart #pandemicart #artistsoninstagram #symbolism #covidart #poetry #VAAWorkingArtist

Without the darkness we wouldn’t feel the light. If you’re feeling down, look up and try to find something to smile about. #clouds #cloudydays #sunrise #mentalhealthawareness #depression #sadness #ptsd #ptsdrecovery #grief #purbeck #dorset #countrylife #onmywalktoday

First lino cut in many years, I used to love it. Nervous about the printing now 😬 @handmade_hour @thesmallprinter #linocut #originalprint #badgers #monoprinting #menopausal #mentalhealth #artistsoninstagram

Today I want to thank the supporters who help me sell my handmade work @galleryofmakers @handmade_hour @justacard @tresstle_ @twoodleco @purbeckartweeks @dorsetteam @etsyuk @dorsetartsandcrafts @folksyhq @folksysouthwest @beautifullyhandmadeuk @supportsmalluk @the_countryside_store @veiledmarket @lovefromtheartist #worldhandmadeday #handmadeuk #supportsmallbusiness #visibilityfair #folksyseller #etsyselleruk #ceramics#handmadegifts

Proud to have my work in Rollington Barn for @purbeckartweeks among so many talented artists & makers. ➡️We’re here until September 26th You can get a fabulous cuppa and cake by @lovecakecafe and check out the map of the open studios in the area. #purbeckartweeks #artistsoninstagram #purbeckartists #dorsetartists #supportrealartists #supportsmallbusiness #art #makersofinstagram #ceramics #fineart #freeexhibition #september2021 #corfecastle #wareham #purbeck

Purbeck Arts Weeks Rollington Barn & open studios Starting tomorrow @purbeckartweeks @visitdorsetofficial So many amazing artists including @helenbilesstudio @brendansworkshop @andy.knill @lauraevansartist @elouisa @purbecknewwave1 @purbeckartisanyard @creativegallerywareham #originalart #purbeckartists #purbeckartweeks #dorset #purbeck #corfecastle #wareham #supportsmallbusinessuk

Pair of owls vaporiser now in my Etsy shop @etsyuk @dorsetteam @justacard @handmade_hour @supportsmalluk #etsyshop #etsyselleruk #westcountrycreations #handmdeceramics #handmade #handmadegifts #giftideas #onlineshopping #justacard #supportsmallbusiness #vaporiser #shopearlyforchristmas #ceramics

Three season Green Man vaporiser now available. Follow the link in my bio to the online market and get a discount code. check it out and get your discount code #summerOfHandmade #HandmadeHour #justacard #handmade #folksyshop #folksyseller #ceramics #handmadegifts #tresstle #greenman #folklore

Purbeck Art Weeks is go!@purbeckartweeks #purbeckartweeks #dorsetartists #purbeckartist #art #ceramics #corfecastle #september2021 #makers #supportsmallbusiness #justacard #madeindorset #handmade #supportlocalartists #supportlocal #thingstodoindorset

The Summer Dryad piece is now @galleryofmakers in @redlandsyard Broadwindsor #ceramic #sculpture #justacard #handmade #dryad #folklore

I was really sad when this piece broke in the kiln so I have used the Kintsugi method to transform it. #kintsugi #kintsugiart #ceramics

Amazingly sculptural plant #goatbeard #gardeningforwildlife #beefriendlyplants #gardeningforthsoul #flowers #gardening #beefriendlygarden #beefriendlyflowers #favouriteplant #countrylife #dorset #purbeck #Gardeningforhealthandwellbeing #gardeningismytherapy #lovingnature #onmywalktoday #wildflowers #dontpickwildflowers #britishwildflowers #beefriendlyplants #dorset #purbeck #countrylife #lovenature #lookdonttouch #naturesbeauty

#WorldTurtleDay #originalart

Happy May 5th! Wasn’t expecting this #May2021 #spring #coldspring #climatechange #purbeck #dorset #dorsetlife

Morning sky reflected in a dewdrop on Aquilegia leaf 🍃 oh for a better lens! #macrophotography #dewdrops #reflections #worldinminiature #lookcloser #gardening #flowers #aquiligia #worldinaraindrop #reflections #morningvibes #gardeningforhealthandwellbeing #gardeningforwildlife #beefriendlyplants #gardeningforthsoul

Hand tinting my drawing with inks. #workinprogress #drawing #originalart #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #fantasyartwork #flowerfairy #art #penandink

Moths seem to have the prettiest caterpillars. Just saw three of these Scarlet Tigers @savebutterflies #mothsuk #moth #caterpillar #gardeningforhealthandwellbeing #gardeningforwildlife #beefriendlyplants #gardeningforthsoul #gardeninglife #gardeninguk #gardening #gardeningismytherapy

Just saw the first bluebell in the wood 😃@dorsetwildlife @woodlandtrust @wildlife.gardener @bumblebeeconservationtrust #wildflowers #bluebells #beefriendlyflowers #march2021 #countrylife #nature #britishflowers #dorsetlife #purbeck

March Meet the Maker day 10: ✨Small Detail: when I am working in clay I love how the smallest mark can really bring a piece to life @joannehawker . #MarchMeetTheMaker #meetthemaker #marchmeetthemaker2021

Gorgeous frosty sunrise over Swanage this morning #sunrise #march2021 #purbeck #dorset #swanage #dorsetlife #countrylife #niceviewpetunia #goodtobealive #frostymorning

Day 1 of #marchmeetthemaker for 2021 is #brandintroduction With thanks to @joannehawker for initiating the prompts once more. As a Somerset woman now living in Dorset, I chose the name WestCountry Creations to reflect my roots and because I work in more than one medium. I love the elements and trees which inspire me in my work so my logo shows the wind in the trees as I love to let my long hair blow in the breeze. #artistsoninstagram

Signs of spring! #springflowers #violets #primrose #january2021 #gardeninglife #purbeck #gardening #dorset #gardeningforwildlife #wildflowers

This too shall pass. These are difficult times,let someone know you’re thinking of them. #justacard #lockdown #january2021 #januaryblues #sharethelove #bekind #sadmouse #thistooshallpass #westcountrycreations

So many beautiful fungi thriving in our dank English weather @paulstamets #fungi #countrylife #inthewoods #naturelovers #naturesbeauty #january2021 #coldweather

Ceramic Green Man brooch dress up your shoulder area #greenman #ceramics #brooch #unisexgifts #pagan #englishfolklore #handmade #justacard #handmadeuk #folksyshop #westcountrycreations

Merry Solstice one and all: Card -Spring Sleeps https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/715236452/card-spring-sleeps @etsyuk #naturelover #earthmother #goddess #justacard #solstice #spring #winter2020 #positivethinking #etsyshop #etsysellersofinstagram #etsyuk #westcountrycreations

Excited to share the latest addition to my #etsy shop: Sagittarius Candle Snuffer #bedroom #candles #candlesnuffer #justacard #sagittarius #decemberbirthday #zodiacsigns #ceramics #giftunder10 #bohemianeclectic https://etsy.me/36HK8vH

Beans Means next year’s dinners! That’s my seed supply podded and ready. @growwithkg #kitchengarden #kitchengardening #growyourownfood #beans #naturesbeauty #beefriendlygarden #gardening #gardeninglife #november2020 #gardeningforwildlife #gardeningformentalhealth #gardeningismytherapy #gardeningforhealthandwellbeing

@justacard #indieweek day #1 me : Marion here in elemental Purbeck, Dorset, working in ceramics, fine art and illustration. #justacard is such a great movement: When you buy from me , you are also supporting other small businesses, like my printers, packaging & clay suppliers and my local village shop. I was a student of Bath Academy of Art in the mid 1980s and was a small business for several years before life took a turn. I came back to art in 2018 after 15 years & surgery cut short my work as local news journalist in my home town area of Somerset. I used to make larger ceramic sculptures but am limited by space now and my candle snuffers and hand-built mugs are proving popular. I also love to paint and draw. In normal times I take part in Purbeck Art Weeks and was to exhibit with Dorset Arts & Crafts Association this year. You can find me on #Etsy or #Folksy trading as #westcountrycreations @justacard @corfecastlevillage @bathpotterssupplies @lovefromtheartist @artistgiftprinting @lilpackaging @metalclay @purbeckartweeks @dorsetteam @dorsetartsandcrafts @etsyuk @folksyhq #justacard #supportsmallbusiness #notonamazon #artonline #ceramics #folksyseller #etsyshop #cards #handmadechristmas #handmadewithlove #artistsoninstagram

Beauty in the gloom. We haven’t seen sunshine for a while but raindrops can still make you smile. #antirrhinum #november2020 #snapdragon #raindrops #naturesbeauty #flowers #gardening #asmileaday #countrylife #purbeck #dorset #gardeningismytherapy #gardeningforwildlife

I also make ceramics & thought you might like to see my vetch mug. I don’t have a wheel so it’s handbuilt. you can see more @westcountrycreations #giftsforgardenlovers #handmadegifts #justacard #ceramics #wildflowers #vetch #giftsforgardeners #westcountrycreations

Silly Santa cards now in my #etsyshop @etsyuk @lovefromtheartist #christmas2020 #pandemichumor #pandemichumour #sillysanta #funnycards

A big shout out on #worldhandmadeday to major supporters of us all @justacard @handmade_hour @pedddleuk @handmadedorset @folksyhq @folksyuk @galleryofmakers #handmade #artisansofinstagram #meetthemaker #makers #handmadewithlove #ceramics #westcountrycreations

Sunrise over zucchini 🌅 it’s the little things that calm the mind @dorsetmind #mindfulness #gardeningforthesoul #gardening #kitchengarden #kitchengardening #gardeningforwildlife #gardeningismytherapy #gardeningforhealthandwellbeing #fiveaday #sunrise #dorsetlife #purbeck #asmileaday #morningglory

Just when you ask yourself why you’re getting up at dawn, nature provides the answer! @dorsetmind @dorsetlifemag @dorset.living #dawnsky #sunrise #september2020 #mentalhealth #nature #ptsd #farming #farmlife #gardening #depression #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #countrylife

This little bee has been so busy, I nearly didn’t see it! 🌻🌻🐝🐝 @bumblebeeconservationtrust @dorsetwildlife When the clouds are gathering in your heart nature can bring a smile 😊 No matter how small your space, sunflowers can always be grown 🌻🌻 #gardeningforwildlife #bees #beefriendlygarden #sunflower #gardeninglife #gardeningismytherapy #ptsd #gardeningforbeginners #gardeningforthesoul #gardeningforhealthandwellbeing #menopausalme #kitchengarden

Reach for the sky! The hops are loving the drought, time will tell if they can cope with Purbeck winds & salt spray. #cloudporn #hops #dorset #august2020☀️ #purbeck #firsttimecrop #gardening #gardeningforwildlife #gardenlife #gardeningismytherapy #gardenforthesoul #ptsd #menopausalme #heatwave

A new character I’m working on for something very special ...... #watchthisspaceformore #catapusscatapuss #grannygigglegrub #childrensstories #justacard #watchthisspace #illustration #sneekpreview

Wild boar anyone? Available on mugs and as a fridge magnet. #justacard #wildboar #folksyshop #folksyseller #ceramics #westcountrycreations

A huge shout out and virtual hug to everyone who supported my online business during lockdown. I have been told I should have a business Instagram so please follow to @westcountrycreations if you like my work and remember ever little helps and each small purchase from a small business shares the love. @justacard @sooisnt @dorsetmademarkets @maggiedragonsartstudio @lucytidburyart #justacard #sharethelove #supportsmallbusiness #ceramics #etsyseller #folksyshop #westcountrycreations #affordablegifts #onlineshop #cards

Complete in three colours & available in my #etsy shop: Green Man night light vaporisor https://etsy.me/2BhsthH #pagan #greenman #ceramics #westcountrycreations

Special commission snuffers. Off to their new home @twoodleco great to be supported by a fellow small business @justacard #ceramics #westcountrycreations #justacard #smallbusiness #twoodle

Elementals:- Large hand coiled vase up for auction on Sunday for more info go to my FB @purbeckartweeks #westcountrycreations

Excited to share this item from my #etsy shop: Fossil Coffee Mug @justacard @handmadedorset @handmade_hour #handmade #housewares #ceramic #FathersDay #mug #fossil https://etsy.me/2xIUD3i

Not a sight you want to see when you open the kiln, second layer was worse. Just shows bisc firing is not all it’s cracked up to be! 🤣🥴😂#freshfromthekiln #ceramics #handbuilt #handmade #philosophyofpottery #pottery #stillmaking #shithappens #dorsetartist #etsyseller #folksyseller #westcountrycreations

Serious Mug for serious #selfIsolating available in my @folksyuk shop #westcountrycreations #folksyseller #bee #ceramics #handmade #Covid19

#marchmeetthemaker @joannehawker 14=Current project . #Upcycling chicken wire for my next sculpture. @purbeckartweeks @dorsetmademarkets @dorsetartsandcrafts @shopdorsetmakers_dorset #ceramicsculpture #ceramics #art #workinprogress

#marchmeetthemaker @joannehawker -16=Self Care. Being a maker of any sort can be very therapeutic BUT if it is your income there is always a danger of joy becoming anxiety. Deadlines for fairs & exhibitions can be a pressure, something I used to thrive on as a journalist but now #PTSD means by threshold is low. Taking joy from nature, beautiful skies, bees in my garden, a moment to breathe and re-ground does the trick. #yoga stretches help my body after working in clay too. @purbeckartweeks @dorsetmademarkets @shopdorsetmakers_dorset @galleryofmakers #folksy #etsy #marchmeetthemaker2020 #surgicalmenopausesupport #westcountrycreations #folksyseller #etsyshop #numonday #justacard

#marchmeetthemaker @joannehawker 12=Learning Curve : ceramics is a continuous learning curve and we all have to be very philosophical as a piece involving hours of work can be destroyed at any stage. Glazing is a leap of faith as even tried and tested colours can surprise or disappoint. Coming back to it after so long, I think I am finally getting my eye back. @purbeckartweeks @dorsetmademarkets @galleryofmakers @shopdorsetmakers_dorset @dorsetartclass @dorsetartsandcrafts @justacard @dorseteam #surgicalmenopausesupport #handbuilt #ceramics #pottery #coilpot #marchmeetthemaker2020 #art #westcountrycreations #backinthegame

Summer Dryad- Changing Seasons theme for @purbeckartweeks @dorsetartsandcrafts #ceramics #dorsetartist #handbuilt #dryad #earthenware #sculpture #mythology #naturespirit

#marchmeetthemaker @joannehawker Day 10-Authentic Space welcome to my chaos!! 1.#ceramics 2.#jewellery #beading #papercrafts 3.#art #painting this was my happy find a draughtsman drawing board from @freecycle the light isn’t always ideal but hey 😃#marchmeetthemaker2020 #etsyseller #folksyseller #westcountrycreations #purbeckartweeks #artistsofinstagram #ceramics #art #handmade #justacard

#marchmeetthemaker @joannehawker - 9 Rough/mock up: I used to get in trouble at art college for not keeping sketch books. For my 3D work I rarely sketch, I have to just get into the clay and see what happens. Same with painting but illustration work often starts with a doodle although often on the back of an envelope or a scrap if card. I have sketch books dotted around but still grab the nearest bit of paper. These are sketches of #MuckyMoo a character I’m developing for a story I wrote.. #watchthisspace #marchmeetthemaker2020 #illustration #character #cow #childrensstory

New soap dish, great #mothersday gift ready to take to @dorsetmademarkets spring fair in #Dorchester this Sunday. #ceramics #handmade #hares #westcountrycreations

Made my first sale @folksyuk today !#ceramics #hares #folksyshop #folksyseller #westcountrycreations #handmadegifts #suncatcher

#marchmeetthemaker @joannehawker 8-Love to Make: I enjoy making many things and like to change my path depending on the creative flow . I love fine drawing, modelling & sculpting in ceramics , painting in watercolours and acrylics, making bead jewellery using paper and ceramics & recently a foray into silverclay but something I do enjoy and haven’t got back to yet is woodcut and lino cut printing @purbeckartweeks @justacard @etsyuk @folksyuk #watchthisspace #artist #marchmeetthemaker2020 #estsyshop #folksyshop #westcountrycreatons #printmaker #dorsetartist

#marchmeetthemaker prompt 7 is YOU . Well as I already gave you my story this is LOOKING BACK ATCHA and saying a big thank you to all the wonderful people out there supporting, promoting, buying and just creating real arts and crafts. Thank you particularly to @joannehawker for this initiative @purbeckartweeks @shopdorsetmakers_dorset @dorsetmademarkets @purbecknewwave1 @dorsetartweeks @dorsetteam @dorsetartclass @dorsetartweek @dorsetartsandcrafts @somerset_art_works @galleryofmakers @creativegallerywareham @purbeckartisanyard @sculpturebythelakes @purbeckartisanyard and @justacard #artist #marchmeetthemaker2020 #ceramics #dorset #etsyseller #folksyshop @numondaycom #westcountrycreations

#marchmeetthemaker @joannehawker Reduce Waste. For my online sales I re-use as much packing material as possible. I do buy small boxes for my popular candle snuffers but I found trimmed cardboard tubes fit perfectly over them and the trimmings pack around. Any packing I receive gets stored and turned around. I seal small boxes with address labels & bigger boxes I use paper gum strip. #marchmeetthemaker2020 #upcycling #reducewaste #biodegradeablepackaging #handmade #ceramics #etsyshop #folksyshop #westcountrycreations

#marchmeetthemaker day 4 @joannehawker was Branding. My art design & media business is #westcountrycreations the tree blowing in the wind came years ago when I used to walk my rescue dog Solow along a windy wooded ridge & I loved to let my hair blow the wind. Then I met a Shaman who knew nothing of me but said my spiritual name was connected to the wind in the trees! The drawing is one of my #dryad cards available in my #etsyshop and #folksyshop and will be @dorsetmademarkets spring fair and @purbeckartweeks @justacard #artist #illustrator #justacard #marchmeetthemaker2020

Playing catch up! Meet the maker Day 1 @joannehawker is Story. I’m now in my 5th year of recovery from PTSD and surgical menopause, I also lost my lovely mum to vascular dementia but I count my blessings every day and look for things to make me smile and create things to make other people smile. I took a BA in 3D Design Ceramics in the mid 80s but drawing was my first love. Due to personal circumstances, until 2018 I hadn’t created anything much for 15 years and it’s taken a while to get my Mojo back. I have done a succession of part time jobs alongside my art over the years from candyfloss making to massage therapy, farm work & gardening and helping my mum build up her rocking horse business. Before my surgeries I had spent 9 years as a full time journalist & photographer for a south Somerset free paper. Now living in beautiful Purbeck in Dorset I create fine art, illustration & ceramics alongside helping on my partner’s farm & have just had my work picked to feature on the Purbeck Arts Weeks brochure & had my paintings accepted into DACA. My dad says I missed my calling, I keep telling him I haven’t, I’m doing it now! @purbeckartweeks @dorsetartclass @dorsetteam @dorsetmind @dorsetartsandcrafts @dorset_news @dorsetmademarkets @purbecknetwork @dorset_echo @shopdorsetmakers_dorset #marchmeetthemaker2020 #marchmeetthemaker #ceramics #art #dorset #somerset #purbeck #artistsoninstagram #folksyseller #etsyseller #westcountrycreations #surgicalmenopause #ptsdrecovery #nevertoolate

Stage one finished @purbeckartweeks @dorsetmademarkets @dorsetartclass @dorsetartsandcrafts @shopdorsetmakers_dorset #workinprogress #ceramics #handbuilt #sculpture #dryad #pagan #mythical #westcountrycreations #etsyseller #folksyseller

Lolly sticks make great tools! Dryad no. 2 underway @purbeckartweeks @dorsetvisualarts @dorsetteam @shopdorsetmakers_dorset @dorsetmademarkets @dorsetartclass #workinprogress #ceramics #dryad #mythical #pagan #handmade #westcountrycreations

Thrilled that my Spring Dryad has been chosen for the cover of the @purbeckartweeks 2020 brochure #purbeckartweeks #ceramics #dorsetartists #purbeckartist #westcountrycreations

First of a Dryad series for @purbeckartweeks #changingseasons theme #ceramics #handmade #earthenware #naturespirits #dryad #westcountrycrestions @dorsetartclass @dorsetmademarkets @dorsetartsandcrafts @art2arts_gallery

A happy customer relaxing with my butterfly design cushions @christopher_j_barker @wraptious #wraptiouscushioncompetition #dorsetartist #etsyshop #folksyshop #numonday #westcountrycreations

A bit behind with my #indieweek @justacard had a big order to fill but here I am with my badges. I have returned to making after a break of 15 years due to poor health but it’s going well now. I come from #Crewkerne in #Somerset but now live in #Purbeck #Dorset I am a member of @purbeckartweeks and sell at a wonderful local venue run by two fellow artists @lauraevansartist & @pet_sculptures @shopdorsetmakers_dorset and in #Ilminster @unit1aa as well as having online shops @etsyuk & @folksyuk . I recently took part in the makers fair @dorsetartclass and will be @gillinghamcraft and next year @dorsetmademarkets happy #handmadechristmas everyone thanks for supporting #smallbusiness #independentartist

New design available soon @shopdorsetmakers_dorset @folksyuk @etsyseller @justacard #workinprogress #westcountrycreations #wolf #ceramics #handmadechristmas

Here it is wolf chalice number one heading for my new Folksy shop @folksyuk #westcountrycreations #ceramics #handmade #handmadechristmas #wolf #forhim #GOT #folksy #folksyshop #witchesofinstagram🔮🌙

Loving my owl as a phone cover #acrylicpainting #dorsetwildlife #dorset #nature #design #mobilephonecover #owl #westcountrycreations

Met some lovely people today at the Makers fair at Dorset Centre for the Arts & promoted @justacard on my stall. There again tomorrow 10-4 @dorsetartclass #justacard #handmadechristmas #ceramics #dorset #poundbury

Wolf chalice drying behind the Rayburn @justacard @shopdorsetmakers_dorset @dorsetartclass @dorsetmademarkets @gillinghamcraft #workinprogress #handmadechristmas #ceramics #GOT #wolf #witchesofinstagram #gothicstyle #westcountrycreations

I seem to have a bee 🐝 in my bonnet.Am I weird for November? @shopdorsetmakers_dorset @dorsetartclass @dorsetmademarkets @justacard #indieweek #handmadechristmas #ceramics #justacard #westcountrycreations

Finished large bee 🐝 mug all ready for indie week @shopdorsetmakers_dorset @justacard #bees #ceramics #handmade #seriousmug #handmadechristmas #justacard #westcountrycreations

New busy bee candle snuffer launching @shopdorsetmakers_dorset #handmadechristmas #ceramics #gifts #wareham #dorset #bees

Just about finished my flower weaver @art2arts_gallery #art #drawing #inks #allmyownwork #inktober2019 #naturespirit #nymph #wicca #westcountrycreations #witchesofinstagram🔮🌙

#happyhalloween @_jasonspencer @lauraevansartist @justacard #wolf #art

Having to stay off my feet so enjoying some drawing #workinprogress #art #monochrome #illustration #fairies # #folklore @art2arts_gallery

Man cup? #ceramics #handmade #wolf #etsyshop @dorsetteam #westcountrycreations

At least something went right this week #freshfromthekiln #ceramics #bees @justacard @britishcrafthouse #westcountrycreations

Must be nearly howlloween! #ceramics #wolf #Halloween @dorsetartclass @shopdorsetmakers_dorset #etsyselleruk #westcountrycreations #justacard

Howls at the Moon blank card now available in my #etsy shop #westcountrycreations #justacard #supporttheartist https://etsy.me/2BmkAne

Got my @justacard campaign pin and window sticker.As soon as it stops raining its going on my car. #justacard #supportsmallbusinessowners @shopdorsetmakers_dorset #etsyseller #westcountrycreations

Got a 🐝 in my bonnet today #workinprogress #ceramics #pottery #handmade #bees @britishcrafthouse @dorsetartclass #westcountrycreations @shopdorsetmakers_dorset @dorsetartsandcrafts #etsyshop #justacard

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