by Kate Miller | Jul 23, 2026 | inspiration, prints
A new way of working Sometimes, something happens which unexpectedly changes your outlook going forward. Now that my 3 month residency at Gosforth Nature Reserve is over and the exhibition packed away, I can start to reflect on what I’ve learned from the...
by Kate Miller | May 18, 2026 | inspiration, prints
Sketchbook inspiration I’ve now been spending time getting to know Gosforth Nature Reserve as their Artist in Residence for around 6 weeks. My time on site is spent walking and observing, listening to birdsong, taking photographs and sketching. Most of the...
by Kate Miller | Mar 17, 2026 | inspiration
In April, May and June this year I will be working as Artist in Residence at Gosforth Nature Reserve, for the Natural History Society of Northumbria. I spoke to them about what I hope the project will mean, both to myself and to visitors to the reserve. Can you tell...
by Kate Miller | May 2, 2025 | inspiration, prints
North Sea, August It’s a huge privilege to live near the coast. Once you’ve experienced it, it’s very difficult to move away. Whether you like to swim, surf or just walk along the beach, it’s an addictive presence. One of my favourite things to...
by Kate Miller | Apr 19, 2023 | inspiration, prints
Inspiration I’ve always loved snowdrops – probably because they’re the first flowers to appear in the new year, reminding me that spring is on the way. A few years ago, we dug up the horrible tarmac outside our house and planted a proper front garden, with a wooden...
by Kate Miller | Apr 19, 2023 | inspiration
Home made is best! For years I’ve been dreaming of owning a proper drying rack. By this I mean one of those vintage wooden racks, beautifully carved, with glass marbles nestled in the holes to hold the paper in place. Up until now, I’ve dried my prints flat – laid out...
