I always take part in three out of the four Open Studio weekends in July so I can visit other artists on my week off.

The first weekend was the quietest I have known because of the endless rain. I visited other studios on weekend two and weekend three was quite busy. Now I am looking forward to the final weekend. I shall have a painting to keep me occupied during the quiet times and anyone that visits has the chance to have-a-go with some copper of silver leaf. I hope it doesn't rain....

Recently I drew a sketch of King's Parade in Cambridge.

I love urban sketching, it is great fun as I often sketch with others and it makes me look carefully at Cambridge and the local area.

I have often sketched the buildings in Cambridge, including the the lovely old terraces on King's Parade, perhaps one of the most famous streets outside London. When I was asked by Byard Art to put some work in their Summer Show, I really wanted to sketch their gallery on the street. And this is the result. Drawn on heavy Fabriano paper with added watercolour, it is now in the gallery. Excitingly they asked me to make some manipulated prints for their print rack too. So although the original has a white sky, the others will have different skies, birds and balloons and added Cambridge 'stuff'. Needless to say I have totally enjoyed doing these.

You can see the sketches in Byard Art alongside a few more of my paintings until the end of August.

Every year I take part in Cambridge Open Studios in July. The event takes place over 4 weeks but I only do 3 of those weekends so I can also look around other studios and get to meet the artists.

This year I am showing at home on 6 & 7, 20 & 21 and 27 & 28 July from 10am to 5pm. Just turn up and come on in! I live opposite Kendal Way, bikes can be parked on my drive or park on Kendal Way.

I shall be working on a painting during the weekends I am open so you can ask any questions you like about art. I also have set my studio up so anyone can 'have a go' with some gold or silver leaf and you can take your mini painting home with you.

My paintings are very intricate. I use oil and some very small brushes so each artwork can take a long time to make. I make giclee prints of my works that are very affordable. if you would like to buy something, I will be delighted!

Refreshments are also available with Quality Street chocolates.

I love Open Studios and hope to see many art lovers.

https://camopenstudios.org/