REBLOG: Exploring Poetry— Nigel Byng’s Brilliant Reading of My Poem

Honoured to share Nigel Byng’s beautiful reading of my poem Oh, Hunter’s Moon Dim Thy Light. His thoughtful narration brings new depth to the poem…

February 17, 2026

Poetry, Writing
Broken Rengay Anthology: my book cover illustration

✨ Honoured to illustrate the cover of Broken Rengay—a daring, collaborative poetry collection by Nolcha Fox, Melissa Lemay & Barbara Leonhard, published by Prolific Pulse…

September 16, 2025

Art, poetry, Writing
New storybook illustration:The Grim Rapper is tapping at your door…

While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping,As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.”Tis some visitor,” I muttered, ”tapping…

November 1, 2021

Art, poetry, Writing
Under the influence of Paula Rego’s Possession at Tate Britain

I am off to the Paula Rego exhibition at the Tate. My sister invited me to a private view and has timed tickets for 7pm.…

October 29, 2021

Art, Photography;
The Shortest and Sweetest of Songs: the shortest poem in the world?

A couple of days ago, browsing in a poetry book I came across a short poem. I never realised a poem could be so short!…

October 9, 2021

Art, poetry, Writing
At Ida Rubinstein’s remarkable rehearsal a year later than planned

IDA RUBINSTEIN: The Final Act This new play by Christian Holder reveals the untold story of Dance’s forgotten diva, Ida Rubinstein. A true tale of…

October 2, 2021

Acting, Art, Theatre
On a blue moon night: haiku

It is the night of the Blue Moon, August 2021. I am sitting in a beautiful seaside garden bathed in moonlight. Andrew (my lord and…

September 3, 2021

Art, Nature and Wildlife, poetry
“When I was in India…”

I remember as a child being enraptured by my father’s stories about when he was in India during World War II. Instead of the usual…

August 15, 2021

poetry

Hey, I’m delighted to see you here! Thanks for coming. My blog is where I publish my poems and artworks (and reveal anything else that I think might be interesting!). I am so happy you’ve dropped by—please enjoy!

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Melissa Lemay interviews me on Collaborature!

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Me drawing Tomás Graves portrait as he snaps my portrait! | TENNIS THAT COUNTS | Channel 4 TV | Photo by Tomás Graves

“One memorable time was when the producer called a breakfast meeting at a street café in Fulham. At the cusp of a wintry dawn, we found ourselves waiting for the first bottle of Beaujolais Nouveau to arrive. We cracked it open at 8 am, and I remember it as one of the best collaborative meetings ever!”

working as a cartoonist for Channel 4 TV

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✨ Honoured to illustrate the book cover of Broken Rengay

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