News & Journal - Welcome

Welcome to my news & journal page

In this journal, I’ll share news on my artist process, what’s been inspiring me, and upcoming news, exhibitions and events.

One main element that inspires me to create, both artwork and written word, is my love for the natural world. I remember looking at nature when I was young, I found it vibrant, beautiful, magical, and enjoyed spending time amongst trees, plants and the animal kingdom. As years have gone by my intimacy with nature continues.

Birds have always been a point of interest for me, observing them, spotting different species and identifying them, but also, birds represent a calling of the soul. A bird is often in solo flight or solo song and this simplicity of moment speaks to me in many ways.

The song of a Blackbird for example is most distinctive, a marking of a threshold, emotionally moving, and the call of the Song Thrush, unique, striking, repeating its song,

like a bell echoing through the valley announcing it’s presence, again and again.

The Winter months highlight the beauty and wisdom of birdlife, they are more visible as the trees become bare. I’m looking forward to observing the different species here, over this season.

SOPHIA

Artwork and words © Sophia England