A new Southeast CASC study finds that 'nature-based experiences, and bird-watching in particular, increase well-being and reduce distress' on college campuses.

More of this, please!

sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

I love the rich browns and reds this gorgeous girls coat. The varied direction of the hair made this on a bit of a challenge but certainly interesting to create. The original is available to buy from my Etsy Shop

etsy.com/uk/listing/137…

#art

Out of my comfort zone

Westminster may be gripped by election fever now, but in other news tomorrow Ofwat will be deciding if greedy & failing water companies can hike bills by up to 91%. I joined nearly 40 MPs across parties calling on Ofwat to reject their outrageous demand.
theguardian.com/business/artic…

For the bat lovers.
'Back Garden Bats' limited edition linocut print, printed in 5 hand blended inks.
Find the print in our lovely little online art shop here> littleramstudio.etsy.com
#shopsmall #BuyArtfromtheArtist

Don't you love it?

Are you planning on heading out during a Met Office yellow alert for torrential rains?

Plan ahead and be prepared.
walkhighlands.co.uk/news/gear-revi…

What I’d say to young kids from underprivileged backgrounds is don’t let anybody tell you that your artistic creation is limited by your race or your religion or your class or your sexuality…You can play and do anything.

mrfeelgood.com/articles/eddie…

Evening listening: one of my favourite Shakespeare plays in a brilliant audio version. ⁦BBC Radio 3⁩ ⁦BBC Sounds⁩ bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/b0…

Incredibly beautiful work

If all of my followers RT this then we could get #Iceland trending instead of the other thing... 😁

Some turquoise river braids seen from the DJI Air 2S drone in October 2021.

To the Uig hills
#Scotland

'Every election is a #climate election' - Greta Thunberg

#GeneralElection #GE2024

I knew that forgiveness, too, was a fire, and you carried it in the small tinder of your own two hands, and if you did not fail it, you could illuminate the world.

Joseph Fasano, The Dark Heart of Every Wild Thing

Geabhrog artach art

Lots of people asking me where I was when Sunak announced the election. I was inside, because it was raining. Only an idiot would have gone out in that... #GeneralElection

I appear to have painted some kind of bird. I wasn't planning to. It just sort of happened.

A tribute to Lisa's mum who died three weeks ago. Thank you for being a mum to me too.

'A Wonderful Mother'
40cm x 35cm
Acrylic on board

Episode 128 - Persistent rain (51 mins)

This is a long rainy, *sleep safe* episode. Good for night listening and to drown out unwanted noise.

bit.ly/LenRn128

If only there was a £2m media briefing room at Downing Street with a roof and everything...

Time to stock up the wine cabinet! Our 25% off six bottles of wine starts today🍷bit.ly/3QY66Bf

Pine Forest
#watercolour #ink #mixedmedia