Emma Connolly

Hand built ceramics inspired by botanicals.

Hello dear friends, so it’s been a while, I’m cringing as I write as I hate posts that start like this, that said and done a lot has happened since we spoke last. As you can tell from my pictures I’ve been expanding my career as an artist and last year I went back toContinue reading “Hand built ceramics inspired by botanicals.”

Crafting in the new year.

This holiday has been great for getting back my crafting mojo. It went missing back in 2016 and I’ve finally found it hidden in my fabric draw. I’ve been painting again and have really enjoyed being at peace with some canvas and my old brushes. And I’m chuffed to bits with my latest make! RememberContinue reading “Crafting in the new year.”

Block printing on linen

Hello, it’s been a while since I’ve done any crafting but since I’m now hibernating i thought it was about time to tackle some projects I’ve been meaning to do. Back in the summer I bought this beautiful Indian wooden block with the intention of printing some fabric, roll on a few months and I’veContinue reading “Block printing on linen”

Mindfulness & other stuff.

Hello, We are hurtling towards Christmas at an astonishing rate which means a new year is upon us, which means I will soon be turning 40. Well, July actually, but somewhere in your late 30s you enter warp speed and it doesn’t matter what you do it just seems impossible to slow it down, believeContinue reading “Mindfulness & other stuff.”

Festive floral flat lay

Hello, We awoke this morning to heavy snow. I’m not one for the cold or wet so I decided to spend my snow day Sunday drinking lots of tea and styling a little festive flat lay. I made a moody backboard using a canvas board and acrylic paints. It works really well against wire fairyContinue reading “Festive floral flat lay “

Acrylic seascape

Started work on my seascape 2016 acrylic on canvas collection.

Pastel

Pastel on handmade paper- Water lilies.

First still life with Olympus Pen F.

I can’t begin to tell you how excited I was to pick up my new camera the Olympus pen F! Kid in a sweet shop springs to mind. I opted for the 17mm 1.8 lens over the 40mm although I will add a couple of pros to that list once I’ve got the hangContinue reading “First still life with Olympus Pen F.”

Walking in the fields.

Since getting Purdey, our new puppy two weeks ago I have not stopped, there has not been much time for photography I can tell you. I can’t wait until she’s old enough to take over the fields. I love this shot of my daughter walking through the corn fields last year! I can’t getContinue reading “Walking in the fields.”

White Instagram gallery

My Instagram gallery has always been inspired by the seasons, and it’s not just about what’s in season, no, I mean it’s the light, and the way it makes me feel. I’ve noticed my gallery looking very white and I’m favouring a faded look to my pictures. I could never be of the typeContinue reading “White Instagram gallery”