Welcome to my brand new Twitter page, I will be sharing pictures of my artwork and children's gifts, as well as Porthcawl news - I love living here, it's what inspires my paintings.

Ever wondered what inspires me? This month, I share my love of animals and the story behind my popular 'Rainforest Collection' of customisable pictures for children: paintingsbyannmarie.co.uk/blogs/news

I had some lovely feedback from my post yesterday, so here's some more information about the Pangolin, the most trafficked animal in the world, and one of the creatures featured in my 'Rainforest Collection' of personalised pictures: buff.ly/35KcLFS

Well, it's a very stormy, wet day in Porthcawl today. Lightning and thunder, a world away from the happy childhood pictures I paint! I wonder, what is your favourite childhood moment or memory, and what takes you back there? I'd love to know!

I really enjoyed the beautiful sunshine in Porthcawl yesterday. Some glimpses of blue sky this morning, I hope it stays!

Meeting a friend for coffee in Porthcawl...very cold.. cant wait to get back indoors and do some painting!