On New Year's, my friend and I met up with the Colorado Native Plant Society and pulled mullein (a noxious weed here in North America) and planted native wildflowers in their place along Clear Creek. I love doing this kind of work. I know it sounds kind of […] [Original post on social.coop]

I probably shouldn't mention it here, and at the risk of getting into trouble, I'm going to anyway. If you're on FB I'd love it if you would follow me over there: 👉https://www.facebook.com/janetomlinsonartist

Somebody asked me if I had ever painted other #WhiteHorses (other than the one at #Uffington, or the waves at the seaside on a blustery day). Yes! I painted all the #Wiltshire White Horses. These are all modern - cut in the 18th & 19th centuries, but gorgeous […] [Original post on mastodonapp.uk]

We're currently re-watching the (practically perfect) BBC TV series #Detectorists for the umpteenth time. Have you seen it? It prompted me to share with you some details of my #paintings inspired by its gentle genius. See more: https://bit.ly/Det-Pix Pub? […] [Original post on mastodonapp.uk]

Yesterday's #wassailing. Led by the #Eynsham #Morris, villagers processed through the orchard banging pots and pans to scare evil spirits, and singing to wake the apple trees and encourage them to produce a good harvest. Spicy cider was readily available to […] [Original post on mastodonapp.uk]

#history, #archaeology, #stonecircles and #standingstones… your thing? And especially if you’re from #Oxfordshire, you might just love this. It's my hand-painted map of Ancient Oxfordshire. I hope you like it. I’m having A2 poster prints made, and I’ll be […] [Original post on mastodonapp.uk]

Still a #workinprogress: my #painting of ancient sites in #oxfordshire. This afternoon's job is to complete the Rollrights section. #handpainted #map #standingstones #megalithic #ancientstonebothering #StandingStoneSunday #stonecircles #neolithic #archaeology

I’m making great progress on my latest #painting: a hand painted #map of the main #megalithic sites in #Oxfordshire. I have literally no idea why I didn’t paint this yeeeears ago. #workinprogress #standingstones #ancientstonebothering #StandingStoneSunday […] [Original post on mastodonapp.uk]

#artists of #WestOxfordshire! Join me for a #lifedrawing session on Wednesday 7 January in #eynsham #oxfordshire. More info: https://bit.ly/life-eyns Enjoy two hours of 'yoga for the eyes'! #lifeclass #lifedrawingclass #art

Do you love the #Scillies as I do? I'm taking pre-orders again for my hugely popular #IslesOfScilly #jigsaw #puzzles🧩 Go here: https://bit.ly/IoSjigsaw 1000 pieces - made in UK of sustainable materials - hand painted #map by me. #scilly #scillyisles […] [Original post on mastodonapp.uk]

At last! I have a fresh new #painting to show you: #WaylandsSmithy #LongBarrow. My first painting for 4 months & my first of 2026. I've returned to a theme which I first explored with my paintbrushes (and muddy boots) 25+ years ago; ancient monuments […] [Original post on mastodonapp.uk]

Today's #arthistory hit: “Christmas Eve Dinner” by 🇸🇪 #Swedish artist Carl Larsson - watercolour, 1904. Most of our European Brothers & Sisters celebrate #Xmas on #ChristmasEve. Here Larsson shows us an old-fashioned #Yuletide feast; the Julbord. Delicious! I […] [Original post on mastodonapp.uk]

Today's #arthistory hit is “Hunters in the Snow” by Pieter #Bruegel the Elder, 1565. Even if you've seen it before, look again. Its storytelling, composition, mood & expression are spot on. My feet feel wet and cold just looking at it. Top work! I agree, it’s […] [Original post on mastodonapp.uk]

Twelve #artists turned out for the last #lifedrawing session of the year last night. Greek God lookalike model Archie kept us busy with his awesome poses for two hours. Sessions start again on 7 January 2026 at Mill Street Arts #Eynsham, #Oxfordshire. Join […] [Original post on mastodonapp.uk]

As it's 1 Dec tomorrow I thought I dig out this #painting "Winter Song" from last year.❄️ #Birds shown: a shouty #robin, #fieldfare, #waxwing, #redwing, & #starlings. #ChristmasCards here: https://janetomlinson.com/products/winter-song-secular-christmas-cards #snowscene #winterbirds #art #birding

Eight weeks after my cousin Wendy was run over she's slowly learning to walk again on her completely reconstructed foot/ankle/leg. Today we went out to 'walk' her doggy, Otter. We had to call in at the pub for a cheeky glass. 🍷 She felt human again! Thx to […] [Original post on mastodonapp.uk]

So many lovely things at the #eynsham Arts & Crafts #ChristmasMarket on Sat 6 & Sun 7 Dec at Mill Street Arts. Shun Amazon for a moment, and come & #supportlocal #artists & makers, and enjoy Renata's delicious cakes & bakes. #oxfordshire #christmasgifts #giftideas #handmade

A sparkling winter's day for a trip out to the #cotswolds - to #broadway Tower, #worcestershire, and awesome views across the #valeofevesham. #fridayfeeling #followfriday #ff #fbf <<< I #followback

Every other week, my regular #lifedrawing session reminds me that despite not being able to paint anything for weeks ☹️, I AM an #artist. 🎨 Next session in #eynsham #oxfordshire: 3 Dec, 7pm. Join us! 🙏 More info here: https://bit.ly/life-eyns #figuredrawing #lifeclass #art #drawing

How much rain?! 🌧️ Raining cats and dogs here in #oxfordshire for the past 24 hours. 😩 Is it as soggy where you are as it is here? #weatherwatchers #stormclaudia #rainyday #deluge #painting #weather https://janetomlinson.com/products/weather-greetings-cards

Before we moved house, I did loads of 'life laundry'. But I hadn't done enough! Today I've been going thru many-decades-old portfolios. I've kept a bit, but chucked loads. These are exercises from my time at college more than 40 years ago. 😱 I drew A LOT in […] [Original post on mastodonapp.uk]

My fortnightly session #LifeDrawing is a joy. Here's what we did last night. Big thanks to #lifemodel Naomi who posed for us with such grace despite a nasty cold. Next session at @millstreetarts #Eynsham #oxfordshire: 19 Nov, 7pm. Join us! 🙏 More info […] [Original post on mastodonapp.uk]

We're #MovingHouse tomorrow! The contents of my kitchen are packed except for essential tea-making paraphenalia. #Tea has punctuated my day of packing & cleaning with deliciousness & a chance to sit down. My #painting: Everything Stops For Tea […] [Original post on mastodonapp.uk]

👍A daily dose of colour and life. 👍Room to write important notes. 👍Vibrant paintings. 👍Remembering what day of the week it is. 🤔 My #2026calendar is all these things. Bag one while you can! £15.50 inc P&P to UK addresses from here […] [Original post on mastodonapp.uk]

A super session of #LifeDrawing last night in #Eynsham #oxfordshire, with my brother Paul. Our model Katy's fab tattoos bring a whole new level of ‘wow’! 🤩 Join us for our next session is on 5 Nov at 7pm. 🙏 More info […] [Original post on mastodonapp.uk]

Here’s my latest the #GreenMan wall sculpture, fresh out of the kiln at The Chicken Run Studio, #Eynsham, #Oxfordshire. I’ll add wires & then he’ll be ready to hang in somebody’s garden somewhere. Yours, perhaps? Thanks 🙏 to my chum Alison for the technical […] [Original post on mastodonapp.uk]

Some particularly gory bits here for #ShakespeareSunday All #paintings are details from my #maps of #shakespeare 's plays. See the paintings here: https://janetomlinson.com/collections/shakespeare-collection #thebard #shakespearefans #englishteachers #shakespearequotes

PUZZLES! If you pre-ordered a #JIGSAW #puzzle from me recently, good news! They've been posted! I have a few extra #jigsawpuzzles🧩of my #map of: #Mull ➡️ https://janetomlinson.com/products/mull-jigsaw-puzzle & #Pembrokeshire ➡️ […] [Original post on mastodonapp.uk]

A big restock of #greetingscards of my #paintings has arrived fresh from the printer. 😀 See anything you like? Have look here: https://janetomlinson.com/collections/cards There are automatic discounts if you buy a few & P&P to UK addresses is included. #buycardsonline #supportlocalartists #art

Here's a #blastfromthepast for #waterfallwednesday: "#dipper in the rapids" from six summers ago. We sat for hours by a rushing #river in #norway, picnicking, sketching, taking photos, watching the #Birds. https://janetomlinson.com/collections/birds #eastcoastkin #cincluscinclus #painting

What to do on a miserable day? Hang out with a chum in her #homepotterystudio. While I glaze my new #GreenMan sculpture, Alison paints her goldfinches. I pray that the #KilnGods will be kind...🙏 https://janetomlinson.com/collections/paintings #handmade […] [Original post on mastodonapp.uk]

Nick from the Southern Counties #austinhealey Club contacted me to ask if he could use a small section from my 'Counties of Southern England #map' on their website. Of course! Everyone loves a classic #britishsportscar! #ClassicCars #vintage #britishcar #classicsportscars

This morning we moved more than 20 of my large glazed #paintings into storage with a dear friend in #Eynsham, #Oxfordshire, close to our #NewHome - into which we move in just TWO weeks. Thank goodness for my daughter-in-law & her vintage VW #campervan. 🙏 […] [Original post on mastodonapp.uk]

Today I learned that there are only three English cities with an electrical consumption greater than 200 megawatts: London, Manchester and Birmingham. By comparison, the people who want to build AI data centres here, which nobody asked for, want a supply of up to 1 gigawatt (1,000 megawatts) for […]

On #WorldMigratoryBirdDay it's incredible to think of the epic journeys iof THOUSANDS of miles the #birds make twice a year! UK #birders, seen a #redwing yet? I'm still waiting... (#Paintings by me because taking photos of birds is too damned hard. 🤣) […] [Original post on mastodonapp.uk]