by Simon Birch | Jun 2, 2026 | My Cornwall
In this blog I talk about how teaching continually reminds me that creativity is not about following a formula or finding the “right” way to make art. In this blog, I share some reflections on teaching dance and visual art, the importance of embodiment in...
by Simon Birch | Jan 30, 2026 | My Cornwall
Dawn Chorus – Messengers In this blog, I reflect on my time listening to the dawn chorus and how precious morning ritual inspires my new collection of paintings. I often sit outside in my garden at dawn, tucked beneath the shelter of my porch, with my Merlin...
by Simon Birch | Nov 21, 2025 | My Cornwall
Unearthing Paintings – my thoughts on process In this blog, I share my mixed media painting process. I touch upon the introduction of birds into my semi-abstract Cornish landscapes, and how my artwork evolves through intuition, exploration and discovery. Finding...
by Simon Birch | Mar 8, 2025 | My Cornwall
Re-directing Energy: A Path to living Authentically Lately, I’ve been reflecting on where I place my energy. Life has a way of sweeping us up in the busyness of it all—the constant mental chatter about what has happened, worrying about what is happening now, or...
by Simon Birch | Dec 11, 2024 | My Cornwall
The Creative Pull of Land and Seascapes As a landscape and seascape artist, I often find myself reflecting on the profound relationship between land, sea, and the creative process. For me, this connection started in childhood; and was something that grew with time,...
by Simon Birch | Nov 8, 2024 | My Cornwall
Cornwall my home – What makes Cornwall such an inspiring landscape? My connection to Cornwall runs deep. As many of you know, I live and work in the breathtaking landscapes of Cornwall. This place constantly fuels my visual art and choreographic endeavors. My...
