This beautiful felt flower meadow was created by the children of St James Primary, Gaunts Common, Wimborne. Stewarts Garden Centre funded both the materials and the workshop artist facilitator, Nina Squire, as part of their art education program, Little Green Fingers, which aims to educate children in the benefit of encouraging wildlife and improve our environment through …

Its not bad working outside in this weather, makes up for hail and rain last time! Hey ho! I liked my photo but not the metal gate so trying to create a wooden, more aesthetic one! What do you think so far?

We’ve been working with local guide groups to create felted wall hangings. It was a great team activity and the kids loved the felt flower meadows and all wanted to do some more!

I’ve been working with St Johns In Wimborne to make outdoor art that celebrates the friends and fun they have in school. We’re looking forward to seeing the finished pieces outside in their newly designed garden. Stewarts Garden Centre donated all the materials for the project through our partnership project, Little Green Fingers. More info …

Working on this for display today. What do you think do far? N

Just had this lovely message from Poppy’s owners. Thanks, Maggie, here she is! Hi Nina A rather belated happy new year!  We adore the portrait of Poppy, our hairy hound, and proudly show it off to friends and neighbours, but haven’t found her on your website or blog. best wishes, Maggie Welsh

Drawing more images for cards and prints. These lovely ladies are from Barford Farm, nr. Wimborne. A great place for ice-cream! What do you think so far? >

A lovely dog to draw, makes a lovely head study of a german shepherd.

A beautiful spaniel portrait, they make great subjects! Zac is a lovely example of one, with bags of character too! Thanks for coming across to pick him up, Nicola, I’m glad you liked him.Nina Squirewww.thepastelartist.co.uk07967 736762

I’m really pleased with these lovely characters – they make a great terrier portrait! That’s all I can show for now – there’s so many surprises for Christmas. I’ve been flat out since the summer and can just about see the end of the line of commissions for Christmas which is great but exhausting! Its …