It's been a long time since I last blogged. I was very, very ill last time and it took me a while to recover. That whole experience made me re-evaluate my whole life. I've now resigned from work and i'm a full time mum, wife and artist. I'm building a collection of work at the moment. The feeling of freedom is wonderful. I'm painting a piece for the new directions exhibition at the Haworth Art Gallery. I've just taken part in an event at Tate Modern 'From Morning till Night'. I'm making lots of Buddhist Butterflies. It is wonderful to be able to connect with my creative side and be able to look after my family. I'm going to blog more often and really get to grips with making a career for myself.