#WildflowerHour #TheWinter10

Happy solstice.

Day twenty of #ArtAdventCalendar Here’s a pair of miniature woodcock (made out of clay) reading all about themselves in my Observer’s Book of Birds.

The last biscuits. Gevulde speculaas (almond paste filling).

Second baking session. From an Ottolenghi recipe in the Guardian. www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

Good morning.

I try to avoid Christmas, but a bit of baking crept in.

Good morning.

I’d appreciate some #bonsai advice, please. I dug this young oak from my parents’ garden about 18 months ago and haven’t done anything since apart from watering in the summer. It’s about 50cm tall, and has sent up some new shoots from the base. Should I remove them? Do any other work this winter?

Fungal photos from a dark morning.

I don’t know what this is.

Good morning from Cheshire.

#WildflowerHour #TheWinter10

Happy Sunday.

Why does my proprioception go all to pot when I’m not well? 🤷‍♀️

Good morning.

From this morning.

I have just finished my first batch of handspun yarn. About 60g of dog fur. 2-ply, to help with the uneven strength and thickness from my inexpert spinning. 🧶

#WildflowerHour #TheWinter10

Happy wet Sunday.

Good morning.

Good morning.

#WildflowerHour #TheWinter10

Happy Sunday.

All of my recent watercolour paintings are available to buy on my website. A gift idea for a friend who loves walking in the woods perhaps? They are £140 each. Painted by hand, no AI here! claireleach.com/shop

Good morning.

Good morning.

I don’t think she’s on here, but Sarah Swett’s is one of my favourite blogs. open.substack.com/pub/sarahcsw...?

I often talk about “stitching” so I thought you might like to see one of my pieces. I am fascinated by moss, lichen and fungi so try to interpret what I see with stitches and beads. #fiberart #embroidery

Good morning.

Happy Friday.

Thank you, @majnouna.com for this gorgeous blueness that arrived yesterday!

Steep Holm and Flat Holm (with a hint of Wales).

Happy Sunday.

A little outing just before dark.

Good morning.

Amusing myself on a rainy day.

I like the rain more than he does.

Good morning. I’m now sitting inside with coffee and cake after a wet walk.

Ink and brush drawings made this year. Each original and one of a kind, full of atmosphere and detail. Available at claireleach.com/shop. I can post to USA - no tariffs on original art!

Trying out my new paper. With help.

My back’s playing up again, so slow walking and small camera.

We had a short walk, to minimise the muddiness for social calls later this morning.

Afternoon sightseeing.

A fungal sampler.

Holiday snaps.

I just reached my holiday cottage in time for a very short walk before dark.

Good morning.

Good morning. (My lower back is improving slightly.)