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Behind the Brush: Creating Art that Spreads Joy and Optimism
Everyone who went to see Coldplay this year seems to have come back glowing. I didn't go - but I really wish I had. I've a few friends who went, and all of them had the same reaction of being almost speechless afterwards. From what I hear, the band filled the stadiums with such love and joy that everyone's spirits were lifted. Some of my friends and their families were even brought to tears of happiness. In a world where we are constantly hearing heavy or unhappy news, it fel
madeleinedawson
Oct 252 min read


The Summit Line: the story of a new collection
How a forgotten sketchbook combined with a need for hot chocolate turned out to be the start of a new collection of paintings.
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Jan 172 min read


Three things I did this morning instead of painting
Painting has always been a great escape for me - but sometimes it can feel daunting. Here are three things I do to overcome the overwhelm.
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May 23, 20242 min read


Mountain magic: step by step
I love the generosity of the artist community and wanted to join in that vibe with this post: a step by step of how I create my mountain art
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Mar 24, 20233 min read


Why is the world so silent when it snows?
Have you ever noticed it? It's one of the things I love most about being in the mountains, or anywhere snowy to be honest. It creates...
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Mar 17, 20231 min read


Dedicated to a love of painting...
It’s Valentine's Day so I thought I’d dedicate this blog to some of the things I love most about painting ☺️ First up… at its best, it...
madeleinedawson
Feb 14, 20232 min read


3 ways to find calm this winter
Finding moments of calm has been a priority for me this winter, so much so that I wrote a newsletter about! Read it here. And if you'd...
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Jan 27, 20231 min read


Stepping into autumn
I’ve been thinking a lot recently about what I’d like to share in future newsletters and blogs. It’s a strange one for me as I’ve worked...
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Sep 23, 20222 min read
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